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interiors at our Parade of Homes home earlier this month

by Becky Broeder

I’m finally getting around to sharing images of the house on Fourth Street that we did for the Parade of Homes in Missoula.  Contractor and friend, Joe Jensen, owner of Confluence Construction, and I have teamed up on quite a few projects, with outstanding outcomes.  This was no exception.  The homeowner has a great eye for color and wasn’t afraid to go for it.  We took traditional and looked at it through a modern and whimsical lens.  The personality of the home is pleasant, fun, functional, all while encouraging inhabitants and visitors to relax, have a deep conversation, have fun.

 

Kitchen:  Unexpected, clean.  Custom cabinets made locally.

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Traditional Formal Sitting Room: Leaded glass from the original house (1907).

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Formal Dining Room: Side Board and Floating Shelves made locally and co-designed by Becky Broeder.

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Entryway:  Unique, Show-stopper Chair Made Locally.

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Master Bedroom:  Original Bubble Glass looks out over interior staircase.  Custom Draperies designed by Becky Broeder and fabricated locally.

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Master Bath:

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Second Story Addition: Casual Hang Out Zone. Cabinetry made locally.

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Bedroom / Office #2:

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How cool is this?  Bedroom #3 has a hidden door and built ins to die for!

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Main Level Bathroom:

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Exterior: Plaster.  Beautiful!

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Incredible Back Yard and Alley House with an Air-Conditioned Office and Large Garage:

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BB

 

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i love constuction

by Becky Broeder

UPDATE:

Nearly Complete.

On a recent visit to measure for roman shades, I took a few pictures of this kitchen remodel.   Take a look at the amazingly well done custom kitchen cabinetry we had made locally, this incredibly stunning range which we selected this custom show stopping color, and this generously scaled vintage light found in an antique shop in Spokane.  To see the full transformation, see the before and during pictures also in this post.

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Here are some pictures of the kitchen before and during its renovation.  Surprise! The homeowners thought the house was built in the 1930s, but discovered a drawing of a little stout man in a cowboy hat, the name, Merrill, and the date: December 1906 on the innards of the wall in pencil.  A time capsule.

Before:  Metal Seamed Paneling, Large Soffits, Post-War Era Metal Cabinets

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During: A Hidden Door, LOTS of Knob and Tube Wiring, and A Cool Chimney that will become the focal point-

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Stay posted for more During and After shots.

BB

interior design

equine home project

by Becky Broeder

I hadn’t posted in awhile and was searching to find an interior design topic that was rolling around in my brain that has to do with something other than my current projects.  Then, it hit me: what’s on my mind are my projects!

I’m embarking on a large remodel of a beautiful horse property, just west of Missoula.  The home was custom built over 20 years ago and it houses some incredible finishes.  The owner is hoping to ultimately list the property for sale, so my challenge is to make this home stand out among other high-end residential listings in Western Montana while also making it appeal to a broad range of people searching for a place of this caliber.

I began by bringing one of my trusted General Contractors on: Jeremy Moran, of JM Construction.  I carefully chose our team through a process of analyzing their level of expertise, but just as important, creating a team that will suit my client’s personality as well as the others’ on the design / build team.  We’re in the beginning stages and have started the process of scheduling and assigning costs.  Our plan is to move in two phases, doing a complete remodel of all that I have determined to be either too personal or specific to the homeowner, or considered outdated for today’s residential market.  I’m designing a full chef’s kitchen, a feature co-designed by a local artist / cabinet maker I’ve had the pleasure to bring in the mix on a previous job.  We’re off to a great start. I’m putting together the concept for the overall feel and aesthetic of the house based primarily on a couple of things: the mountain environment that surrounds the home and the elegance and formal nature of the home’s personality as it is now, but brought current and timeless.

Here’s a picture of the grandeur of the foyer. The structure of the entrance is spectacular:

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It’s easy to see that the wood doors, trim, and beams will be my muse.

I will keep you posted with progress reports.  Thanks for reading.

BB