This 1890 Victorian stands in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood. While its painted-brick exterior and original woodwork remain largely intact, the interior has undergone significant changes throughout its history.

The most consequential alteration occurred when a previous owner divided the house into two apartments. The original interior staircase was removed, an exterior stair was added to access the upper unit, and the second floor was converted into an apartment with a living room, small kitchen, and one bedroom with ensuite bathroom. A later owner returned the house to a single-family residence by removing the exterior stair and installing a new interior staircase, relocated from another historic property in the neighborhood. However, the upstairs apartment layout remained largely unchanged, with the former kitchen repurposed as a small nursery.

When the current owners moved in while expecting their second child, the second floor needed a more functional family-oriented layout. A new hallway was introduced at the stair landing, creating access to two similarly sized children’s bedrooms within the former living room. The nursery footprint was also adjusted to connect it to the new hallway and improve circulation throughout the floor.

New wood flooring, decorative lighting, window treatments, and painted drywall were introduced throughout. New doors, casings, baseboards, outlet covers, hardware, and paint colors were carefully selected to complement the home’s historic character. The original windows were removed, restored by a window-restoration specialist, fitted with new hardware, and reinstalled.

The completed renovation transforms the former apartment into a cohesive family space while reconnecting the second floor to the architectural character of the original Victorian home.