eco+historical Downey

This 1904 Queen Anne Cottage in San Francisco's Cole Valley neighborhood underwent a Greenpoint Rated gut rehab remodel from 2008-2009. Neglected for decades, this 2BR/1BA house was lifted to add the garage shown here plus a complete lower level. Expanded to 5BR/4BA, this home retained many of its original interior and exterior details while getting all sustainable and non-toxic materials utilized throughout. The original stair handrail was well under 3' high but the baluster design was unique, so we rebuilt the stair, keeping the original handrail and refinishing it and custom turning new balusters to match the originals. By the wall, we added new wainscot and stained the stair treads ebony while keeping classic white risers. Photo by KEE Sites