Some homes whisper for updates, but the mid-century residence on 76th Avenue NE was practically shouting for them. The couple who’d lived there for over twenty years knew every creaky floorboard and outdated fixture by heart, but they weren’t ready to leave the neighborhood they loved or the home where they’d raised their family. What they wanted was a refresh that would honor the home’s original character while bringing it firmly into the 21st century. 

When Gold Remodeling arrived for the consultation, we were immediately drawn to the home’s clean lines and large windows—classic mid-century features worth preserving. The challenge would be updating the dark, compartmentalized interior and the worn-out kitchen and bathrooms without losing the architectural integrity that made this house special. Our team proposed a whole-home remodeling approach that would respect the past while embracing modern comfort and efficiency.

The transformation of their 76th Avenue NE home unfolded like a carefully choreographed dance. We opened up walls between the kitchen and dining room, creating sight lines that the original architects would have appreciated, then installed sleek flat-panel cabinetry and quartz countertops that nodded to mid-century minimalism. 

Both bathrooms received complete overhauls with period-appropriate subway tile, floating vanities, and brushed brass fixtures that felt both vintage and contemporary. Throughout the home, we replaced old carpeting with rich hardwood floors, upgraded to energy-efficient windows that maintained the original profiles, and added recessed lighting that brightened every corner without cluttering the ceiling plane. 

Our craftsmen took pride in preserving original built-ins and architectural details while seamlessly integrating modern systems. When the project wrapped after five months, the homeowners walked through their “new” home with tears of happiness—it felt fresh and current, yet unmistakably theirs, ready for the next chapter on one of Medina’s most beloved streets.