I’m obsessed with how they updated this 1930s cottage without losing its character
Some old houses get flipped until they have no soul left, but this 1934 place in Tyler is different.
It is sitting in the Brick Streets Historic District and keeps all the quirks you actually want from a historic home.
Out front
You get a great look at the brickwork and the roofline from the street.
The house sits back a bit with a neat front lawn and mature trees.
A concrete path leads right up to the front porch.
This porch is deep enough for a proper outdoor sofa.
It has a ceiling fan to keep things cool in the Texas heat.
The brick archways keep you out of the rain while letting you look out at the neighborhood.
The living room
The front door opens right into a spacious living room.
You immediately notice the original wood floors and white shiplap walls.
It is a large room with plenty of space for a big couch and some armchairs.
The fireplace is decorative but makes the room feel incredibly cozy.
Here is a better look at the fireplace mantel.
They kept the trim simple to match the shiplap.
Big windows on the side of the house let in lots of daylight.
The wood floors run through the entire main floor.
Right by the entrance, there is plenty of wall space for a bench and some coat hooks.
They even tucked a little reading spot into the corner by the front windows.
Time for dinner
The living room connects straight to the dining area.
It is a wide opening that keeps the floor plan feeling open.
You can easily fit a table for six or eight people here.
Two windows look out to the side yard, keeping this room bright.
In the back corner, you get a sneak peek of the kitchen through the doorway.
Let’s talk about this kitchen
Right as you walk into the kitchen, you find a built-in butler’s pantry painted a deep blue.
It is original to the 1930s and has tons of glass cabinet space.
The dark paint makes the original woodwork really stand out.
There is space right next to the cabinet for a casual breakfast table.
The actual cooking zone is a galley layout with dark countertops and white cabinets.
Having two windows right over the sink is always a massive plus.
They ran white subway tile all the way up the wall behind the sink.
The range has its own dedicated space with plenty of prep room on either side.
Tile floors are dark, which makes them easy to clean and maintain.
Right by the back door, they tucked a stacked washer and dryer into a closet.
The bedrooms and bathrooms
Walking down the hallway, you find a cool historic detail.
This is an original telephone niche built right into the shiplap wall.
The first bedroom is spacious and has those same beautiful wood floors.
It gets great light from the front of the house.
There is plenty of space in here for extra seating.
The hallway bathroom has original pinwheel tile flooring that is in incredible shape.
They updated the tub surround with classic white subway tile.
The second bedroom is painted a soft blue and has plenty of room for a queen bed.
The primary bedroom is even larger, easily fitting a king-sized bed.
The primary bathroom was fully renovated with modern tile and a walk-in shower.
Out back
The back door leads out to a gravel patio area.
It is a fully fenced yard with plenty of privacy.
This is a great spot to sit outside with a drink.
Behind the fence, you have your own off-street parking pad.
The neighborhood vibe
The home sits on a quiet street in a historic part of town.
You are incredibly close to local favorites, like Stanley’s Famous BarBQ.
You can also walk to several nearby parks.
