Interior Remodel
with Original Character
An eight-week interior remodel refreshed dated finishes while repairing the plaster, wood trim, and custom craftsmanship the homeowners wanted to keep visible.
Project at a glance
- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Project type
- Interior Remodel
- Timeline
- 8 Weeks
- Key Features
- Preserved Trim & Detailed Repairs
Updating an older home meant repairing the details that gave it character instead of covering them up.
The interior was dated, but the homeowners wanted the home’s wood trim and distinctive craftsmanship to remain part of the finished design.
- Many plaster walls needed extensive repair
- Existing wood trim required detailed restoration work
- Custom craftsmanship had been damaged over time
- The age of the home created design and repair limitations
Aspire assessed the existing conditions before work began and planned the remodel around the features worth preserving.
An eight-week interior remodel that refreshed the home while preserving the craftsmanship worth keeping.
The project combined repair-heavy detail work with new flooring, paint, cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and hardware. Aspire used experienced labor to update the interior without losing the woodwork and character the homeowners valued.
Existing Conditions & Repairs
- Demo and selective removal
- Framing and carpentry repairs
- Plaster and surface repair work
WORKING WITH AN OLDER HOME
Aspire assessed the existing conditions before work began so age-related limitations could be planned around rather than discovered late.
Woodwork & Craftsmanship
- Repair existing wood trim
- Restore custom craftsmanship
- Detailed finish carpentry
RESTORING THE DETAILS
Skilled labor carefully repaired damaged custom work and trim so the original details could remain a feature of the finished home.
Interior Finishes
- Flooring and painting
- Cabinetry, built-ins, and tile
- Fixtures, hardware, and electrical updates
UPDATING WITHOUT ERASING CHARACTER
Finish choices were coordinated to create a clean, updated look while allowing the home’s existing woodwork and distinctive features to stand out.
Completion & Coordination
- Permits and inspections
- Detailed finish work
- Project wrap-up and cleanup
HANDLING DETAIL-INTENSIVE WORK
Experienced labor and careful sequencing helped complete the repair and finish work within the project’s eight-week timeline.
Assess the existing conditions first, then update around the craftsmanship worth preserving.
Aspire used its experience with older homes to evaluate repair needs before work began. The team focused skilled labor on plaster, trim, carpentry, and finish details while coordinating the broader interior updates around those existing features.
Assess age-related conditions before construction begins
Protect the woodwork and custom details worth preserving
Use skilled labor for repair-heavy finish work
Coordinate flooring, paint, tile, fixtures, and cabinetry
Work within the design limitations of the existing home
Complete permits, inspections, finish work, and cleanup
A cleaner, updated interior that lets the home’s original character stand out.
The completed remodel refreshed the interior while bringing worn plaster, wood trim, and custom craftsmanship back to a cleaner finish. New surfaces and fixtures complement the character that made the home distinctive in the first place.
What changed
- Existing trim and craftsmanship repaired
- Worn surfaces and finishes refreshed
- Updated flooring, paint, fixtures, and tile
- Improved function and layout
- Original character preserved
- Long-term value
A refreshed home that feels cleaner and newer without losing the details that made it distinctive.
The remodel paired modern updates with careful repair of the home’s existing craftsmanship. The result is a cleaner, more functional interior where restored trim and original details can remain part of the home’s identity.
Original details
restored
Cleaner, updated
finishes
Character
preserved