TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
And so begins the renovation!
While replacing the roof, the original cedar shingles were uncovered!
This box gutter, now unsalvageable, was actually cut from one single log. The front featured decorative carvings.
The new copper gutter box is in place.
The brackets needed to be replaced.
The brackets were rebuilt, maintaining the original character.
Dump day!
The back kitchen addition was so deteriorated, it needed to be removed.
Sometimes you stumble on unique historic pieces in old home renovations. Check out this Union Army belt buckle mold! The iron block mold was hidden among the bricks and weighed about 8lbs.
The wall closing off the living room from the foyer was removed, opening up the entryway.
Notice the six-over-six windows, which are historically on the sides and back of the house. The front was reserved for the largest window panes economically possible.
See the two-over- two double hung windows on the front of the house. All windows were replaced while maintaining this historic accuracy.
These rafters and large floor planks will be used elsewhere in the house.
There should be a loft up here!
By exposing the attic, a new functional space was created.
Demo day on the porch!
The back kitchen has been removed and the porch has been gutted.
The paint colors will really highlight the historic details!
Restoring this fireplace to it’s former glory required stripping the paint from the tiles.
Kensington Tile was found under the layers of paint. The Kensington Art Tile Company was briefly based in Newport, KY and was a precursor to Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati.
This staircase is star in every stage of the renovation.
During renovation, there was an open house for neighbors to explore the old home and tour a little Newport history.
The plywood is up and the loft skylight is installed.
Spray foam insulation was used in the lofted ceiling areas.
Mark’s hand sketched design for the new two-story addition and porch.
Mark’s vision is already coming to life!
The balcony is now safe and beautiful!
Master bathroom is being framed. The entire house got new plumbing, electric, and mechanical.
Part of the former balcony is now this bathroom, which will keep the exterior wall and window.
New windows!
Finally drywall!
I see you, Cincinnati!
The exposed brick of this old fireplace will be part of the shower!
This addition on the first floor includes a new half bath. Reclaimed wood was used for the bench in the mudroom.
The kitchen design features a custom hood with reclaimed wood from the attic flooring.
The custom reclaimed hood and shelves are being installed next to the reclaimed glass door cabinets.
Dovetailed butcher block made from the attic rafters.
These random width pinewood floors really shine with a little oil!
In place of the dilapidated kitchen addition will be this stamped concrete car pad.
Mansion Hill Properties 
Beautiful home!
LikeLike