Charlotte Home Renovations in Oakhurst Transforming a 1950s Ranch on Litchfield Road

Located in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Charlotte, this renovation on Litchfield Road demonstrates how thoughtful planning can modernize a mid-century ranch without losing the character of the home.

The homeowners wanted to improve functionality while keeping the home’s footprint largely intact. Through careful layout changes and strategic additions, Seneca Building Group delivered a renovation that feels completely reimagined while respecting the original structure.

Project Goals FOR THIS CHARLOTTE HOME RENOVATION

The homeowners wanted several key improvements:

• A true primary suite

• An open-concept kitchen

• Dedicated laundry space

• Updated guest bathroom

• Improved flow throughout the home

These upgrades were designed to make the home better suited for everyday living while maintaining the charm of the original ranch design.

Renovation Scope

The project began by taking the existing structure down to the studs to allow a full redesign of the interior layout.

Oakhurst-Litchfield Rd

The renovation included:

• Reconfiguring the layout to create a primary suite

• Adding a new primary bathroom

• Renovating the guest bathroom

• Creating a dedicated laundry room

• Installing new interior doors and trim

• Updating interior and exterior paint

A Creative Solution for Laundry Space

One of the more unique aspects of this renovation involved converting an underused storage area into heated living space for the new laundry room.

Instead of dramatically altering the structure, the team created a concealed access point through the kitchen cabinetry. This allowed the new space to connect seamlessly with the rest of the home without disrupting the layout.

Project Specs

Original Home

1,223 square feet

3 bedrooms

1.5 bathrooms

New Layout

1,275 square feet

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Dedicated laundry room

Location

Oakhurst, Charlotte NC

Project Team

Design & Interior Design

Seneca Building Group