Reviving Tudor Tradition
Background
This 1930s Tudor came to us with a strong architectural pedigree: arched openings, leaded windows, and a mosaic terrazzo floor that still drops jaws. The homeowners loved its history but needed it to function for modern daily life, particularly through its kitchen, circulation spaces, and storage.
Challenge
The house lived like a series of beautifully preserved rooms that didn’t quite speak to each other. The kitchen was enclosed, storage felt improvised, and key transitions—bedroom to bath, kitchen to dining—lacked flow. The risk wasn’t just inefficiency; it was disrupting the home’s architectural language in the process of fixing it.
Project Details
House Style
Tudor Revival c. 1928
Scope of Work
Whole house remodel
Design House
Design by Orion, Inc.
Solutions
The terrazzo flooring remains a central character, threading through the entry and dining spaces like a piece of art underfoot. — photo 1
Openings were refined and aligned to create clearer sightlines between kitchen, dining, and adjacent spaces.
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Reconfiguring the kitchen created space for modern-day flow and function. — photo 3
Custom inset cabinetry in a muted heritage green became a visual connector from the dining room, through an atrium and into the kitchen.
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Original trim profiles, doors, and millwork details were carefully matched and extended where needed.
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A well-placed pantry holds food storage in a nook of the kitchen that once belonged to a back staircase.
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Built-ins feel architectural, not applied—arched display cabinets and custom millwork that echoes original proportions.
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Bedrooms and baths were updated with improved function and connection—clean transitions, better use of space, and subtle material upgrades—without losing the softness and intimacy of the original home. — photo 8
Mike and I would definitely recommend Remodel Moore to anyone wishing to remodel. From our initial meeting we felt confident that we would receive professional workmanship that reflected what we desired and suited our individual tastes. They guided us in the right direction when making decisions. The craftsmen employed by RM are top quality in their fields, in addition to being wonderful to work with. They have the homeowner's interests at heart. Whatever issues arose were settled in an acceptable and timely manner to us and we appreciated their concern. We were kept informed throughout the project. The subcontractors were high quality craftsmen, customer-oriented and respected that we were living in the house during the remodel. They also had high praise for Kevin Moore and his company. It would be difficult to find a more caring and professional company.
Kay Payne