Rambler Redux

I ran across some photos of a 1970's era rambler that was for sale in the San Francisco area. This reminds me that there is an awful lot of housing product that can be re-inspired.

I have seen so many try to turn a contemporary rambler into an arts and crafts home or some other more decorative architectural style. In this case the remodeling does not try to make the house into something that it is not. They simply build on the strengths of the design. Below are some pictures of the renovation.

nice fresh exterior

cabinets are a little traditional, but the overall aesthetic is still contemporary

simple space with contemporary furnishings. the dark wood floors contrasted with the light walls adds drama

Compare this house to so many 1950's through 1970's ramblers that you have seen. It makes you realize there is much potential in those old homes.

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Great Clips Salon Retail Makeover Design

A beautiful store retail design can make the retail looks great,  creating a new look for the Minneapolis-based salon franchisor that engages the consumer and reinforces brand initiatives. The new branding, merchandising, and design strategy was first applied to a store in a new strip center in the Minneapolis area.

A primary design challenge was to make the long, narrow space more functional and appealing. The check-in, waiting, and payment areas and merchandise displays were immediately inside the entrance in the previous design. In the new design, devoting more square footage to the entry space gives it a more open feeling. [retailfix]

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