Sure I like the staircase because they’re all over my city neighborhood! The Walnut turned spindles and newell post post is common in my victorian city neighborhood.it is circa 1885.
We will replace this staircase with something consistent with 1940s bungalow style. Probably painted square spindles, oak treads, oak bannister and oak Newell post, taking the “0ak” cue from the pretty oak floor in the living room.
This is a house that likes Oak. Personally, I’m not a big fan of oak but it makes sense for the era of this house.
The exterior has asbestos shingles. I thought long and hard about keeping that original cladding because, well, it is original and informs the historic character. But a couple of people talked to me about insulation and how it would be better to remove that siding and put on Hardie board with insulation.
Of course removing the asbestos will be tons of money.
I really don’t have much of an idea of how much this entire project will cost. Somewhere between $100,00 and $225,000 is my guess.
we are probably going to ask the contractor to finish out a white box and from there we can choose and install cabinetry and final paint colors. I like this plan because I truly hate the idea of having to make so many decisions about finishes all at once, coming at me quickly.