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Old meets new in this Craftsman remodel

Home makeover: An East Coast artist moves her family West and makes space to play

Remodeled Craftsman stairs and office
Photo by Ericka McConnell

Old meets new

The Douglas fir subflooring was uncovered during the remodel and refinished. “I love its character and sense of history,” says McConnell. “The idea of new flooring felt too uniform.” The steel staircase is new, of course, but it has a weathered, industrial look.


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