REMODEL/RENOVATION
Bringing Up the Past John and Amy Stone bought a century-old Craftsman home in the heart of DeForest. The location, lifestyle, and beauty fit right in with their love of old houses. After living there for about a year, they were ready to turn the house into their dream home—into a new version of itself. The house needed a total exterior makeover as well as a new main-level floorplan on the interior. To create the home they envisioned, several goals would need to be met: a main-level bedroom suite with a remodeled bathroom, a larger kitchen not so closed off 6 Additional photos at homeelementsandconcepts.com
by Abe Degnan
from the living spaces, an enlarged family room, and an attached garage, all while maintaining the best of the house’s character. Given the layout, a bit of creativity would be necessary, but Degnan Design-Build-Remodel were up to the task. Straightening up the rear-entry floorplan was only one step of reclaiming wasted space in the home. There were several key areas to address. At the front door, a very small interior foyer provided little benefit. By moving the front door to the other side of the house and giving it a more direct entrance
