Hazelwood House Crafted

Sometime during the work, the house renovation has shifted from being a construction project to a crafted design work. Much of that has to do with the preferences, selections and direction of the Owners. All of the tradespeople have been asked and encouraged to put their best foot forward with their work, using their skills with judgement and care. Most have welcomed the opportunity.

Hazelwood House Daylit Interiors

Map records indicate the house was built in the 1890’s when Hazelwood was already major rail juncture but not yet an intense coke producer and an important mill town. While not grand, the placement and proportions of the uncovered original doors and windows were ample and well-suited. What you might expect in a country house and not in a crowded mill community. So we’re delighted to be able to return the latent openness of the house with rooms that are welcoming, comfortable and good to sit in. Especially on rainy Pittsburgh days.

Hazelwood House Frontier Porch

The front porch is essentially completed. We are waiting for some last deliveries and then will bring in the fine gravel for the drive area. It’s not a large addition but having it completely transforms the house from modest and ordinary to generous and spacious. The welded mesh railings are particularly nice as the they are mostly transparent but with enough definition to provide a presence and sense of enclosure. And the rustic posts transport the whole effort to another realm.

Plastered

The interior of the Private Residence is finished with traditional plaster. The quality of the finished space is very ethereal, warm and soft.

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