Fritz

Fritz reimagines 650 square feet of a 1909 Craftsman through the lens of personal reinvention rather than historic restoration. Rather than returning the home to a single point in time, the design embraces multiple eras, preserving the integrity of its 1920s architectural character while introducing a contemporary interpretation of the 1970s aesthetic that shaped the homeowner's earliest memories. The result is a home defined by authenticity rather than nostalgia. The renovation focused on improving both function and flow. A poorly utilized rear office was transformed into a compact mudroom, walk-through pantry, and new powder room, fundamentally reorganizing circulation at the back of the house. The kitchen was reconfigured to become a more efficient and welcoming centerpiece, balancing contemporary performance with period-inspired detailing. Throughout the project, materials and craftsmanship create a dialogue across generations. Buttercream cabinetry with traditional profiles is paired with rich brown appliances and expressive quartzite whose dramatic veining recalls the graphic stone surfaces popular in the 1970s. Patterned tile with in-floor radiant heat extends through the kitchen, pantry, and powder room, referencing the era's iconic sheet vinyl while elevating it through enduring materials. 1970's vintage-inspired lighting, botanical wallpapers, family artwork, and a palette of rich earth tones complete a layered interior that feels collected rather than recreated. Fritz demonstrates how thoughtful renovation can preserve architectural character while making space for evolving identities, proving that a home's greatest authenticity comes from reflecting the people who live within it.

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Project Type

Renovation

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Design Team

Meghan Kell, AIA, CID & Dan Wallace, AIA, CID & Kelly Kraemer, Assoc AIA

Contractor

Rascher & Co.

Collaborators

Interior Design by Liquid Pink, Structural Engineering by Bunkers & Associates, Cabinetry by Northland Woodworks

Photographer(s)

Round Three Photography

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