{"id":1149,"date":"2026-04-22T09:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tadoley.com\/?p=1149"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:02:00","slug":"a-capitol-hill-renovation-that-balances-history-and-modern-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tadoley.com\/?p=1149","title":{"rendered":"A Capitol Hill Renovation That Balances History and Modern Living"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When Zev O\u2019Brien, principal of ZOB Design Studio<\/a>, was tasked with reimagining an 1890s Richardson-Romanesque home in Denver\u2019s Capitol Hill neighborhood, his goal was twofold: honor its architectural legacy while creating a space tailored to modern living, particularly in the kitchen. To bring that vision to life, Zev partnered closely with builder and interior designer James Anders of Sustainabuilt<\/a>, whose technical expertise helped navigate the complexities of renovating a 19th-century structure. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a unique opportunity to pay homage to the historic features of the home while designing a space for clients who love to cook,\u201d says Zev. \u201cWe worked to maximize the layout, while preserving a sense of visual flow throughout the house.\u201d<\/p>\n

The finished kitchen is warm, layered, and quietly refined. Custom vertical slat paneling in natural cherry brings rhythm and texture to the island pony wall, grounding the space in organic warmth. \u201cThose wood tones helped the kitchen feel tied to the home\u2019s heritage without feeling dated or heavy,\u201d James explains. \u201cWe were thoughtful with every detail\u2014from the hand-glazed tile backsplash to the understated brass hardware.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Though subtle in palette and tone, the room holds several standout surprises. \u201cThere are two details we\u2019re especially proud of,\u201d Zev says. \u201cThe hood\u2014with its gentle curve\u2014is a nod to the original chimney that once stood there. And the hidden pantry? Who doesn\u2019t love a secret door?\u201d <\/p>\n

Functionally, the layout was reimagined to support both daily life and casual entertaining. \u201cPreviously, the kitchen was completely closed off,\u201d Zev notes. \u201cWe opened up key walls, reworked the circulation near the rear staircase, and added a generous island that now anchors the space.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The home\u2019s unique past added to the design challenge: originally a school for boys, it had been divided into multi-unit housing before becoming a single-family residence again. That legacy left behind awkward transitions, uneven floors, and outdated infrastructure. \u201cSloping subfloors, knob-and-tube wiring, even a dramatically dropped ceiling\u2014we encountered all of it,\u201d says James. \u201cThat\u2019s where the collaboration with Zev was key. Together, we brought precision and care to every aspect of the build.\u201d <\/p>\n

Just as important was the relationship with the homeowners. \u201cThey brought a strong creative vision,\u201d Zev adds. \u201cOur role was to help draw that out, refine it, and make it buildable. From start to finish, it was a true collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n

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