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Transforming a 60-Year-Old Capitola Home: The Vision Behind the Design (Part 1)

Transforming a 60-Year-Old Capitola Home: The Vision Behind the Design (Part 1)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The Santa Cruz Construction Guild proudly showcases the work of its members, who bring professionalism, creativity, and expertise to local projects. This story highlights Golden Visions Design as they help a young couple transform a 60-year-old Capitola home into their dream space. By working with skilled local professionals, homeowners like Joe and Lauren can achieve their vision with confidence.


When Joe and Lauren, a young couple from Santa Cruz, purchased their 60-year-old home in Capitola, they knew they wanted to make some significant updates before moving in. To get the project started, they hired Golden Visions Design to create the plans required for permitting.

From their first meeting, Joe and Lauren shared their goals for the remodel and sought input from Golden Visions Design as a building designer. They had a good idea of what they wanted but also relied on professional guidance to shape the vision for their project. The scope of the remodel included improving the interior layout, adding an extra bedroom, and vaulting the flat ceiling in the family room. On the exterior, the plans called for all-new siding, doors, windows, trim, and paint. While no square footage would be added, the changes would give the home a completely updated look inside and out.

Golden Visions Design developed detailed plans that incorporated these updates, ensuring the design met both aesthetic and practical goals. Below the article are visuals showcasing the existing house, a rendering of the updated design, and the front elevation drawn for the project.

With the design work complete, Golden Visions Design is now ready to submit the plans for permitting. The project is awaiting engineering input, and construction is expected to begin soon. In just a few months, the remodel will bring this 60-year-old house a fresh, modern look while maintaining its original charm.


Looking Ahead

Once construction is finished, part two of this story will revisit the project, showing before-and-after photos and sharing insights from Joe and Lauren about their experience. Stay tuned for the next chapter of this home's transformation!

 

 

 

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Transforming a 60-Year-Old Capitola Home: The Vision Behind the Design (Part 1)
60 year old Capitola, California home remodel rendering by Golden Visions Design
60 year old Capitola, California home elevation drawing by Golden Visions Design

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