Honoring the Past. Restoring with Purpose.
A Historic Home Brought Back to Life
Built in 1890 and nestled in the heart of the Potwin Place Historic Neighborhood, this home had incredible potential—but it was hidden beneath decades of neglect, overgrown landscaping, and wear. As a proud part of the historic registry, it deserved better.
What followed was an 18-month journey of transformation, touching every inch of the house and yard. From structural updates and restoring original charm to refreshing the landscaping and making the home livable once again, the process was as challenging as it was rewarding.
The result is a vibrant, welcoming space that honors its past while offering modern comfort—and I’m thrilled to see it now being enjoyed by a beautiful young family. A true revival in one of Topeka’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Before
Before
After
After
Before-Living Room
Before-Living Room
Before-Living/Dining
Discovering what's behind there
Just keep digging and you'll get to the history
Original brick - had the old coal stove hole rebuilt by Modern Masonry
After - Added an electric fireplace insert.
After-Living Room/Dining Room
After-Living room
Before-Main floor bathroom
After-Main Floor Bathroom
Before-Room off dining
Before-basement laundry
After-New laundry moved to the main floor
After-Kitchen. The kitchen was the only room in the house that just need painted and cleaned up. The cabinetry and appliances were already there.
Before-Breakfast Nook
After-Breakfast Nook
Before-Garage Entry
After-Garage Entry
Before-Foyer
During-Why would you cover that up?
After-Foyer
After - stairwell
Before - Bedroom 1
After - Bedroom 1
Before - Bedroom 2
After - Bedroom 2
Before - Bedroom 3
After-Bedroom 3 staged as an office
Before - Bathroom
After - Bathroom