Hello DIY friends! Happy hump day! Half way through the week! Remember last week when I shared the main floor of the #helloredreno series? Today, I’m sharing the rest of the building. It’s the staircase and upstairs area which now consists of a landing, two bedrooms and a full bathroom.
I’m not really interested in having a full time tenant and landlord responsibilities so my plan is to turn the two bedrooms upstairs into a one bedroom airbnb type rental or efficiency apartment space with a living space and kitchenette.
The stair case…go ahead, drool over it’s beautiful walnut railing, spindles and banister. I do! I love the split staircase, the curves and original charm, don’t you?
The landing…this will be the entry way into what will be an efficiency apartment. All of the stuff was left by previous owner. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Sometimes. I’m the proud new owner of like four vacuum cleaners. lol
Bedroom 1 will become the living room area / kitchenette…
Bedroom 2 will remain a bedroom…
And the bathroom before was quite odd. They framed in the pedestal sink and claw foot tub. What the……? And as you can see, first up is some roof repair.
Peek after some bathroom demo…more on that next week.
…so lots of renovation to be completed upstairs to turn the 2 bedrooms and bathroom into a 1 bedroom efficiency.
As I mentioned, the building has so much historical charm! It’s just so adorable. AND It’s about one block from our town’s Main Street. The bus stop is literally steps away. There are breweries, the YMCA, shops, restaurants, salons, florists, candy/coffee shop, holiday parades and festivals within walking distance. So fun!
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What an amazing transformation! I think this place will look awesome once you finish with the renovation! Congratulations & good luck!
Thank you so much!!!
Wow! I just found your post on your house! Congratulations – it’s so exciting to find something that needs a little TLC! The house has so many great assets that haven’t been taken out or updated – I love all of the old doors, and that staircase, and those unique kitchen cabinets – and on and on! Have fun! Your post is inspiring! Congrats again!
Thanks, Shelley! It is so exciting!
Thank you very much for sharing! It definitely looks like you have a lot more work to do in that bathroom to get it ready for an Air BnB. But I love the outside. It looks so cute and charming from the outside. I’m sure it will be a lovely BnB efficiency apartment for lots of people!
Thanks, Faith!
It seems that you’ll be having some work to do… Good luck, I’m more than sure that the ideas will come once you start working on i!
Thanks, Daniela! Yes, lots of work! Love the adventure of it!
I love all of the unique characteristics that old homes have to offer. That staircase is breath-taking – it reminds me of my grandparents’ old home that was built in the late 1890’s.
Me too, Tasha! I’ll take a fixer upper over a new construction any day. (Well, even one that’s all updated and turn key too!) I agree! I LOVE the staircase as well – all of that beautiful walnut!
Thanks so much for stopping by! xo