Split Levels - Beyond Tiki

H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Wed, Jan 22, 2003 7:25 PM Our house is a 1962 split entry, not a split level, but I like it. I was extremely averse to the idea when we were house shopping. Our house is one big boring box, and there are no classic style details that are worth restoring; the house almost looks like it could have been built in the 80s. However, I do like having the split entry -- I like having a separate entry area. Originally the entry had a single door and a large glass side panel, we replaced it with a double-door which looks much more interesting, but also works much better in the space. I've worried about over-remodeling and having the house lose some character, but I'm pretty sure the house didn't have a lot of character to begin with, even in 1962. Here's the before pics, from before we started remodelling: http://www.flipnik.com/house/

Our house is a 1962 split entry, not a split level, but I like it. I was extremely averse to the idea when we were house shopping. Our house is one big boring box, and there are no classic style details that are worth restoring; the house almost looks like it could have been built in the 80s. However, I do like having the split entry -- I like having a separate entry area. Originally the entry had a single door and a large glass side panel, we replaced it with a double-door which looks much more interesting, but also works much better in the space. I've worried about over-remodeling and having the house lose some character, but I'm pretty sure the house didn't have a lot of character to begin with, even in 1962.

Here's the before pics, from before we started remodelling:

http://www.flipnik.com/house/

Post #20612 by Humuhumu on Wed, Jan 22, 2003 7:25 PM