This Indianapolis couple had experience in historic preservation and restoration from renovating their historic home. And as they and their two daughters outgrew it, they were game to do it again. After looking for about a year, they discovered a 1926 Tudor-style gem in the heart of the city. Though the house had been neglected for a long time and needed extensive work, they fell in love with its original details such as curved openings, heavily plastered walls and steel casement windows, and they could see its potential.
Getting the right team together was paramount. It included architect Mark Demerly, contractor Rob Bennett and interior designer Tiffany Skilling. The entire second floor needed to be reworked, and the plans included moving the primary suite and transforming a spare bedroom into a new primary bathroom. Staying true to the home’s Tudor-style architecture was a priority. Skilling celebrated it by nodding to the 1920s with finishes and fixtures. At the same time, she brought in updated elements to work with the family’s lifestyle.
