San Francisco Home from Early 1900s Gets A Facelift

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Giving an old home a brand new makeover is often an effort that involves both smart planning and the just the right space-savvy features. Nestled in a busy neighborhood of San Francisco, this family home was originally built in 1903 and has seen several smaller renovations alter it over the years. But its latest revamp is much more extensive with Red Dot Studio opening up the Bank Street House to usher in more natural light and create a modern ambiance. Wood and concrete create a gorgeous home where the exterior feels classic while the interior has a more contemporary appeal.

New street facade of the revamped San Francisco home from the 1900s








White is the color of choice in here with a neutral color scheme that utilizes wood and white in a nifty manner. Black has been sporadically in the living room and in the dining space with the accents anchoring the open plan area. One room flows into the next breezily and by removing internal partitions, light now flows easily illuminating every nook and corner. It is the upper level of the house that holds the three bedrooms along with other private spaces.

Early 1900s home in San Francisco transformed to add more space
Protected and private entry to the house with plenty of sunshine
Revamped and renovated home on Banks Street, San Francisco
View of the renovated Bank Street House in San Francisco
Wooden upper level of the house with bedrooms
Beautiful rear facade of the extended home with a look at the kitchen, dining and the bedroom above
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What was originally a one-bedroom cottage is now a three bedroom spacious residence that the entire family can enjoy. A private corridor leads to the living room and the corridor also offers a safe refuge that keeps away street noise and pollution. A perfect home makeover that blends style and space-saving design! [Photography: Joe Fletcher]

New kitchen and dining room of the house connected with the small rear yard
Stylish chairs in yellow add pops of color to the dining space in white and wood
White and wood interior of the house with ample natural light
Wood, white and natural light shape the interior of the transformed house
Bedroom in white on the upper level
Entry of the renovated home in San Francisco

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