Before and After: A Tudor Micro-Renovation

The Pulp team’s work ranges from new construction to down-to-the-studs renovation projects. But we also love to do micro-renovations! Those are smart home refreshes and furnishings packages that offer a nip-and-tuck approach to updating a home. For a 6,000-square-foot historic Tudor-style home in Seattle, our clients loved the bones of the property, but it definitely needed a facelift. Pulp came to the rescue with interiors full of personality and flair. Here’s a look at the before and the fabulous after!

THE ENTRY

There are stunning architectural features like stained glass windows and original 1913 doors in this beautiful home and we definitely wanted to retain those. But at the same time, we wanted to blend modern details and functionality. A sculptural glass light fixture and a contemporary landscape helps to update the first impression of the entry. We also removed the dated wallpaper and runner in the stairwell to make way for a bolder look.

THE DINING ROOM

Just off the entry – and through some stunning double doors – is the dining room. This room’s lovely millwork and unique windows are so beautiful that they were definitely going to stay. This is where a micro-renovation is so key. It allows us to make updates that seem small but have a BIG impact, like adding that Porter Teleo wallpaper on the ceiling, or the gorgeous Oly light fixture.

THE KITCHEN

In a micro-renovation, the key is to avoid major construction to get our clients into a home they love much more quickly, but without sacrificing style and function. In the kitchen, there were some odd details like the light fixtures and the tile that we knew we needed to swap out. Taking care of furnishings and details can update a space in a snap!

THE LIVING ROOM

The living room gave us a bit of a blank slate to work with, but also included fabulous features like built-ins, a stone fireplace, and that gorgeous view! Pulp used the art and architecture to inspire the furnishings in the living room. An embroidered fabric on the sofas is creatively placed to add visual interest, with the seats covered in a performance velvet. Swivel chairs can turn to take in the view of the lake or can move to the perfect position for conversation.

The great thing about our micro-renovation service is that it allows us to rethink how spaces are used in a home, without having to bring in a construction crew. This home had a lot of odd nooks and crannies, like this alcove right off the living room. We were able to reimagine it as a cozy sitting area that is great for reading or conversation.

THE PRIMARY BEDROOM

This room was … a lot. With its eye-popping patterns and wild colors, the bedroom was far from restful. And the decor was really distracting from that incredible view of the lake. We wanted to make this space a retreat with a tranquil palette. Textures and subtle patterns offer a quiet character and personality, including fabrics from Pulp’s S.Harris collection.

To see more of this Tudor transformation, click here. Designing your dream home doesn’t always mean you need to tear things down and start all over. Contact us today to see if our micro-renovation package is right for you!