1214 E Duffy

Before + Afters

c. 1920 | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 1,828 sqft | reno complete 2026

Gray bungalow home with green lawn, large front porch windows, and mature trees on a sunny day.
Charming craftsman bungalow with gray shingle siding, screened porch, white trim, and lush green lawn.
Gray bungalow home with sunroom, green lawn, and mature trees on a sunny day.
Charming craftsman bungalow with gray shingle siding, white trim, covered porch, and lush green lawn.
White bungalow house with enclosed front porch, green lawn, and blue sky, residential property exterior view.
Charming craftsman bungalow with screened porch, gray siding, and manicured lawn in a residential neighborhood.
Gray two-story cottage home with wrap-around deck surrounded by mature trees on a residential street.
Gray craftsman bungalow with white trim, covered porch, dormer window, and concrete driveway surrounded by mature trees.
Small gray cottage house with white wooden deck and stairs, surrounded by lush green trees.
Charming newly built beige cottage-style home with white porch railings, concrete driveway, and lush trees in a residential neighborhood.
Gray vinyl-sided home entrance with concrete steps, black security door with wreath, and white trim columns.
Charming home entryway with concrete steps, white trim, shaker siding, and a covered porch with ceiling fan.
Cluttered porch with wood furniture, debris, and insulation piled against gray siding near white windows.
Screened porch with wicker chairs, ceiling fan, white fence, and lantern light fixture on gray shingle siding.
Open doorway of a gray house under renovation with debris and construction materials on the porch floor.
Welcoming front porch entry with open door, shingle siding, lantern wall light, potted plant, and welcome mat.
Damaged living room with debris-covered hardwood floors, hole in wall, green painted walls, and ceiling fan during home renovation.
Open-concept living room with hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and modern kitchen with dining area in background.
Empty room under renovation with bare wood floors, green and blue walls, ceiling fan, and two windows.
Bright living room with gray sofa, ceiling fan, hardwood floors, white walls, and a wooden front door.
Empty kitchen with oak cabinets, tile floors, dual sink, and natural light from windows during renovation.
Modern kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances.
White kitchen nook with built-in cabinets, espresso machine, glass canisters, and botanical art print above white countertop.
Damaged kitchen with hole in wall, black dishwasher, wooden cabinets, stove, and debris on floor needing renovation.
Bright open-concept kitchen with white cabinets, quartz countertops, gold fixtures, island, and hardwood floors leading to living area.
Interior hallway with green walls, white six-panel door, electrical panel, floor vent, and tile flooring in a residential home.
Elegant arched doorway with white walls and warm hardwood floors leading to a bright hallway.
Walk-in shower stall with white walls in a purple bathroom featuring tile flooring and wooden cabinet.
Rustic bathroom with vessel sink on wood vanity, framed mirror, wicker baskets on shelves, and white toilet.
Rustic bathroom vanity with vessel sink, brass fixtures, scalloped mirror, and vintage wall sconces on sage green walls.
Bathroom with purple walls, tiled shower-tub combo, white toilet, and wooden vanity cabinet.
Modern bathroom with white soaking tub, light blue vertical subway tile surround, built-in niche, and brushed nickel shower fixtures.
Bathroom with purple walls, wood vanity, large mirror, vanity lights, tiled shower-tub combo, and tile floor.
Elegant double vanity bathroom with gold-framed mirrors, marble countertop, wood cabinetry, brass fixtures, and a small potted plant.
Elegant double vanity bathroom with gold mirrors, marble countertop, wood cabinets, and brass wall sconces.
Vacant room with damaged flooring, peeling walls, white doors, and lavender paint in a home under renovation.
Bright bedroom with white built-in cabinets, hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and open doors to adjoining rooms.
Empty room with lavender walls, hardwood floors, and three open doors leading to closet, bathroom, and hallway.
Bright empty bedroom with hardwood floors, white walls, ceiling fan, and multiple doorways leading to closet and hallway.
Narrow staircase with worn wooden steps leading upward, framed by white textured walls and a window at the top.
Narrow wooden staircase with white risers and walls leading to a bright window at the top.
Attic hallway with navy blue walls, sloped ceiling, worn floors, white staircase railing, and open door revealing red room.
Cozy attic bedroom with hardwood floors, white shiplap ceiling, wooden bed frame, and jute rug near staircase railing.
Abandoned room with dark blue walls, white doors, and damaged hardwood floors in a fixer-upper home.
Cozy attic bedroom with sloped white wood ceiling, iron bed frame, white bedding, wall sconces, and natural woven rug.
Attic room with red walls, sloped ceiling, worn hardwood floors, and a single window letting in natural light.
Narrow hallway with vaulted shiplap ceiling, white walls, dark hardwood floors, and natural wood French doors at the end.
Empty walk-in closet with white walls, slanted ceiling, wooden floor, and a single clothing rod with shelf.
Attic room with bold red walls, white trim, a double window, and unfinished hardwood floors under renovation.
Walk-in shower with vaulted ceiling, light blue subway tiles, marble herringbone floor, and a window, framed by natural wood.
Elegant walk-in shower with arched ceiling, blue-gray subway tiles, frosted window, and marble mosaic floor in a bright bathroom.
Vacant attic room with red walls, sloped ceiling, damaged flooring, and an open doorway leading to another room.
White bathroom with round gold mirrors and dual sinks, opening to a rustic bedroom with hardwood floors.
Elegant bathroom with dual pedestal sinks, round gold mirrors, brass sconces, and rustic wooden bi-fold doors under vaulted ceiling.
Vacant room with red walls, vaulted ceiling, and doorway leading to hallway with hardwood floors under renovation.
Elegant bedroom with white shiplap vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, iron bed frame, and neutral decor in a cottage-style home.
Abandoned attic hallway with worn hardwood floors, sloped ceiling, dark walls, and a window at the end near a staircase railing.
Bright attic bedroom with white shiplap ceiling, dark hardwood floors, wooden stair railing, and arched window.
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Duffy Project


When we first walked through this 1920s craftsman bungalow, it was hard to see the beauty that was once there.  Over the years, every bit of this 106-year-old home’s original charm had been removed — no original moldings or trim, no original hardware, oversized beige tile had been installed, an ’80s-style kitchen, vinyl siding, and a layout that simply didn’t serve the home or the way we wanted it to live. Our goal wasn’t to make her feel new. It was to make her feel timeless, while leaving enough room for the next homeowner to add their personal touches. 

Before we got started, this home had 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 2 half bathrooms. Two bedrooms had a connecting half bath, and the full bathroom was open for guests to use. Wait, what?! We were so confused walking through the space. 

We completely reimagined the floor plan, being intentional about every detail and creating a cozy upstairs retreat with a private ensuite and two generous bedrooms downstairs connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath.

The worst part, and one of the biggest surprises of this renovation, was discovering that this home once had cedar shakes and beautiful exposed rafter tails. We found out during demo, when we removed the vinyl siding and soffit. There was just a small glimpse of perfectly preserved cedar underneath — while most of the original cedar had already been removed. Not to be dramatic, but my heart broke. Why remove it when you could have simply covered it? We exposed the original rafter tails and had surprisingly already planned faux cedar shakes for the front elevation — a little unforeseen nod to what was once there. Real cedar wasn’t in the budget for this one, but stay tuned for our next renovation — and our third project on Maupas Ave! 

Throughout the renovation, we layered in the kind of details that give an older home a sense of permanence — beautiful proportions, warm materials, classic finishes, unlacquered brass hardware, and thoughtful spaces designed to feel as though they’ve always belonged here.

At 1,828 square feet, the finished home now includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms (including an ensuite and the cutest powder bath), a dedicated laundry room, a coffee bar with pantry space, and so much more. There’s something so special about taking a home that has lost its way and giving it a new life without losing the soul of the house.