Ranch Redux

What appeared straightforward on paper quickly evolved into a far more extensive renovation.

“The deeper we delved into the project, the more layers we uncovered,” Hagen says. “There were definitely challenges, but ultimately we were able to accomplish exactly what we envisioned.”

Much of the home’s infrastructure required complete replacement, from outdated plumbing to original copper wiring. The renovation eventually brought the structure down to the studs.

“We focused on opening sight lines and improving flow from room to room,” she says. “Rather than creating one giant open-concept space, Pamela and Tyler wanted individual rooms that still felt connected.”

White oak flooring became the unifying element throughout the home—what Hagen describes as the project’s ‘spine’. The material threads continuously through the interiors, visually connecting each space while preserving the intimacy of separate rooms.

For nearly two years, Pamela and Tyler lived in a rental home while construction progressed. Throughout the process, they remained deeply involved in every decision, from structural changes to budgeting and finishes.

One of the renovation’s guiding principles was knowing what deserved to stay.

The original tan brick facade remained intact, preserving the home’s authentic exterior character. Inside, the team uncovered original flagstone flooring hidden beneath years of wear. 

“Once we cleaned it, the stone revealed this incredible deep purple tone with flecks of turquoise,” Pamela says. “It was far too beautiful and unique to replace.”

The restored flagstone now stretches from the entry into the family room, grounding the home with texture and history.

Natural materials continue throughout the interiors. White oak cabinetry, warm woods, and expansive marble surfaces define the kitchen, where highly veined Corchia marble serves as both focal point and functional workspace.

“Minimalism really drives the design of this house,” Pamela says. “The marble is so striking that we didn’t want visual clutter distracting from it.”

Most appliances, storage, and even the coffee bar remain concealed behind cabinetry, reinforcing the clean, streamlined aesthetic.

Indoors Meets Outdoors

Like many great mid-century homes, the strongest feature may be the relationship between inside and outside.

A 20-foot wall of sliding glass doors opens the family room directly onto a screened sun porch, dissolving the boundary between the two spaces. Nearby, a pass-through kitchen window above the banquette simplifies outdoor entertaining and encourages easy gathering.

While the public entertaining spaces occupy one side of the home, the opposite wing provides privacy for two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus Tyler’s tucked-away office near the front entry.

Looking back, Pamela and Tyler say every delay, challenge, and construction decision was worth it. 

“This is our forever home,” they say. “Every piece of the home, from floor to ceiling, feels intentional. We filled it with furnishings we truly love, and Alyssa helped translate our vision into reality.” 

Then comes the final assessment of any renovation partnership. 

“We’re all still friends,” the couple admits.

In the end, that may say everything.