Merging old and new is never an easy task. First of all, it’s hard to know what condition spaces are really in when buying a fixer-upper. Secondly, there’s a skill to designing in a way that updates a home with modern style while showing off the original, timeless character. And thirdly, the know-how to do […]

Merging old and new is never an easy task. First of all, it’s hard to know what condition spaces are really in when buying a fixer-upper. Secondly, there’s a skill to designing in a way that updates a home with modern style while showing off the original, timeless character. And thirdly, the know-how to do any of that doesn’t come without experience or at least guidance. Getting it right takes a lot of planning and patience. In 2013, Chris and Claudia Beiler transformed the attic space of an 1800s home into an apartment for them to live in. The process taught them a lot about renovating, design and working together. The Chris & Claude Co. launched in 2015 and the couple now helps people buy and renovate homes. They were enlisted by Hailey and Jeremie Patrick to do just that. Hailey and Jeremie wanted to find and renovate an older home, but they also didn’t want to go in blindly. “We chose our home with the help of The Chris & Claude Co., which was great because we knew we wanted a fixer-upper and we knew how much we wanted to spend when it was all said and done, but honestly had no clue what to look for or how to...