Historic Renovation in the Plaza District
In the heart of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma lives a thriving arts center called the Plaza District. This commercial and arts district is technically located within the Classen-Ten Penn Community, but has made a name for itself and claimed its own unique, local flavor. Home to many restaurants, boutique shops, dessert parlors, residential high rises, and live DIY concert venues, this slice of Oklahoma City has quickly become highly desirable to homebuyers in recent years.
The Plaza District area is also known for its mid-century bungalows and 100-year-old buildings. With these buildings surpassing the 100-year mark, we have seen a rise in recent years of clients wanting to renovate these charming, historic properties. Many of these homes were constructed with quality products that cannot be sourced or matched today.
Here are 3 great reasons why you’ll love a home that has been historically renovated in the Plaza District.
The Growing Community
The population of the Plaza District has grown in recent years. The Plaza District offers a no-fuss, laid-back area to call home. Many of the homes here have privacy fences and residents generally keep to themselves. Residents of the Plaza District enjoy walking their pets or taking an evening stroll down to the Plaza District to take in the local art or theater.
The Plaza District hosts an annual Plaza District Festival and hosts an art walk every second Friday of the month. It is the perfect community for any art and live music lover.
The restaurants in the area are the perfect place for a work-from-home professional to get away from the house for a few hours.
The Best Materials
These old homes use high-quality building materials, such as cyprus and oak, that are difficult or expensive to source these days. Great home designers and builders are able to help you keep usable original materials intact (such as that terrific wooden floor). They can even help you improve and preserve the original.
A reputable builder can recreate missing elements of your home (like a missing shutter) using the original piece as a template, or by studying old photographs of the property. Some of these homes have exquisite craftsmanship and quality materials hidden behind an outdated and neglected façade. These homes can truly shine with the right remodeling plan and some tender loving care.
You’ll be Connected to Neighbors Who Understand Your Goals
In this fast-growing community, there are others who have recently undergone exactly what you are working towards at this very moment, a historic renovation. Your neighbors will be able to lend you helpful tips and encouragement while your dream home is renovated into its former glory with touches of your aesthetic added to it. It is a great feeling to restore a unique and historic home while leaving your own mark and customizing the home to fit your needs.
Your home will now be a centerpiece in a community that strives to maintain the area's cultural and historic appeal.
Read our Blog: 5 Tips for Renovating a Historic Home and How to Get Started
Ready to Start Renovating Your Historic Home in the Plaza District?
The professionals at Creative Home Designs can help. We will take measurements on-site of the existing property and then sit down to discuss your vision for the renovation and the future of your building. We can then provide a 3D rendering so you can clearly envision your future home and ensure that everyone is on the same page. We can then connect you with reputable builders in the area thanks to our extensive network of Oklahoma providers.
Call us today to get started and we will plan your dream historic renovation so you can start living in your gorgeously remodeled home as soon as possible.