You love your historic home, but let's be honest — living in it can be challenging. Your kitchen is too small for how you actually cook. Your bathroom feels cramped and outdated. You need more storage, better lighting, and systems that work reliably. But you chose this house for its character, and you're not about to sacrifice that. You need design solutions that work for both your lifestyle and your architecture.
Kitchens: Your galley kitchen wasn't designed for modern appliances or the way families cook today. You need more counter space, better storage, and updated systems - but you also want to preserve any original features worth saving and ensure new elements feel like they belong in your period home.
Bathrooms: That pink tile might be "vintage," but it's not necessarily worth preserving. You want a bathroom that feels luxurious and functional while respecting your home's era. You need to know which original features to restore and which to thoughtfully replace.
Heating & Cooling: Your radiators are charming until they're not heating properly. You want comfortable, efficient climate control that doesn't require tearing your historic home apart or installing obvious modern systems that clash with your architecture.
Exteriors: Your home's curb appeal is suffering, but you know that exterior changes are often the most visible... and the easiest to get wrong. You want your home to look proud and well-maintained while staying true to its architectural heritage.
Rehabilitation
Projects
Design to honor your home's story
When you need modern function without losing historic character
What's it like to work with Leola?
Leola offers a thoughtful, affordable, and research-fueled approach to historic home repairs and interior design. We give our clients the peace of mind gained from working with knowledgeable professionals without the downsides of ego-driven design and over-spending attitudes. We emphasize the importance of creating spaces that truly work for modern life and remain timeless for ages. We focus on reducing the waste and cost associated with construction. We offer simple and approachable rates for the projects we take on. And we work with people from all walks of life. We are also happy to consult with you from wherever you are.
Here are some projects we've worked on
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LEOLA HALL, CIRCA ~1900
We take our name from Leola Hall, an enterprising and self-taught architect, builder, and painter in the Bay Area. Leola had a passion for creating afforable homes and built an integrated business where she not only designed buildings, but bought property, led construction, standardized features and pioneered new technologies, handled financing, and sold the finished homes. Many are still standing and are highly valued for their elegance and livability.
Do you have a storied home that deserves thoughtful partners?
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