When I first met Joel & Dean at a Kessler Park open house, I was immediately impressed with their directness. Joel has a boyish face and Dean has an irrestibly jolly demeanor, but I was quick to learn that they do not approach anything as novices. These guys are smart and talented and deliberate. And, they are also two of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
Like many Kessler/Stevens Park buyers, Joel and Dean were torn between purchasing a home that had already been updated or one with which they could add their own stamp. After much soul searching and a study of the available inventory, they decided on the latter.
They had recently finished the renovation of a slick, contemporary Oak Lawn Townhome and were looking for a change of pace. They decided on a distinctive Tudor, situated on a winding lot in the heart of Stevens Park Estates. Virtually untouched since it's original construction, they have set about a painstaking restoration. A labor of love in tribute to the home's outstanding construction, design and setting.
The facade offers classic Tudor design elements, including steep gables, stone insets and a massive fireplace. The interior of the home offers coved ceilings, arched doorways and narrow board hardwoods. It is Joel and Dean's task and goal to update the home with attention to detail and respect for the home's period. In this, they are succeeding.
The connection to history is most apparant in the kitchen. There, they have incorporated vintage inspired AGA appliances against custom, inset cabinetry. This kitchen is truly one of the most unique and fitting I have seen in Kessler/Stevens Park.
With the downstairs now complete, one can appreciate how seamlessly Joel and Dean are executing their design direction. They have created a comfortable and informal space that is quite proud of it's past. The masculine furnishings are complimented by soft paint colors and rich hardwoods.
The home is still a work in progress. The upstairs is next. Stay tuned to find out what kind of master-suite they create! If it's anything like the downstairs, the space will be crisp and modern while maintaining a connection to the home's pre-war past.
All the Best- Dori
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