Neoclassic

Kitchen Remodels Galore, Craftsman, Neoclassical

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Depression-Era Charm, with Sparkle

Depression-Era Charm, with Sparkle

Nearly every house at the recent Naglee Park home tour in downtown San Jose had a remodeled kitchen, and all of them had something special. Which one do you like best? 

depression era charm-breakfast nook

depression era charm-breakfast nook

This kitchen, with the chandelier over the kitchen sink and the white table in the breakfast nook, looks right out of the 1930s.  It’s the home of Cindy and Phil Olow and was built in 1903 by Wolfe & McKenzie. The kitchen was “gently updated” with new counters, but the cabinets are original.

Tin Ceiling Kitchen in Eclectic Shingle Style House
Tin Ceiling Kitchen in Eclectic Shingle Style House

Tin Ceiling in Kitchen of Eclectic Shingle Style

Tin Ceiling in Kitchen of Eclectic Shingle Style

The kitchen of this 1905 eclectic shingle-style home, remodeled by architect Steve Hinderberger of Hindesign, added subway tile and new counters, but preserved the great pass-through window to the deck.   Owners Mike Howerton and Gary Rucker  helped install the cool tin ceiling. Click here to see a backyard landscape Hinderberger  did in the Hanchett neighborhood.

 

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Neoclassic bungalow kitchen

Neoclassic bungalow kitchen

This wonderful kitchen of a 1911 neoclassical bungalow has been featured in “Bungalow Kitchens” because of its unique cove ceilings. When owners Lori and Jeffrey Leonard, the fourth owners of the home, moved the old refrigerator, they were surprised to find a pass-through to the dining room.

 

 

 

Eclectic neoclassic kitchen remodel

Eclectic neoclassic kitchen remodel

The owners of this 1904 eclectic neoclassical house remodeled the kitchen to include black soapstone counters and craftsman-style cabinetry. Lori Littleford and her husband, John Pearson, found hardware for the cabinets at Briarwood antiques on W. San Carlos in San Jose.

Which kitchen do you like best? Anyone dreaming of a kitchen remodel?

Julia Looking Left - Lookiloos

Naglee Park Offers A Historic Home Tour

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

sjwcSan Jose Women’s Club is hosting a home tour of historic Naglee Park.  This is a wonderful neighbor filled with amazing architecture.  There are five homes ready for their close-up this year. On the tour you will enjoy Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts and an eclectic Shingle Style.  All of the homes are walking distance from the Women’s Club and there is free street parking for the event. Architect George Espinola will speak at 1:30 pm.  Refreshments will be available.

All proceeds from the tour are dedicated towards renovating the original electrical elements of the clubhouse and expanding its capacity to meet the needs of the 21st century. The group’s goal is to make the San Jose Woman’s Club a performing arts venue for the city by upgrading the stage lighting and heating system, and adding air conditioning and wiring for modern technology. You can buy tickets here or  Lookiloos is happy to offer two pairs of tickets to see these spectacular homes.  So, if you’d love to see these wonderful homes all you need to do is leave a comment.  Tell us why you are a “Lookiloo”.  The tour is Saturday, April 24th from 10 am to 4:30 pm. We will announce the winner Friday April 23rd at 5:00pm.

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Desiree Looking Left - Lookiloos