English Country House

The FairAcres neighborhood, established in 1906, was envisioned as a respite for affluent residents seeking both tranquility and a sense of community along a trolley line stemming from central Omaha. The original 1952 house, though functional, lacked the distinguished character of its neighbors—its dated siding and deteriorating stucco stood in stark contrast to the enduring elegance surrounding it. This renovation set out to bridge that gap, offering a refined nod to the neighborhood’s timeless architecture while introducing a distinctly contemporary interior.

The goal was to reinterpret the area’s historic spirit for the twenty-first century—capturing its essence without resorting to superficial imitation. The most enduring homes in FairAcres leveraged advances from industrialization, prioritizing hand craftsmanship over mass-produced ornamentation. Decorative elements were never mere embellishments; instead, they were integrated as functional or structural features, with design coherence achieved through proportion and cohesiveness rather than excess adornment.