Bi-Level Renovation

Project Description

Split-level homes are everywhere in Central Indiana and in this project we helped to bring an aging 1960s era home back to life for the 21st century. The architectural work was deliberate and structural. We removed ceilings and walls to open the main living space, then punched in clerestory windows to bring natural light in. Four sliding panels replaced a series of mismatched doors, creating a clean, continuous connection to the patio. A custom central screen anchors the room while cleverly displaying art, concealing HVAC, and providing structural support. The new gas fireplace, custom shelving, and updated kitchen — anchored by a generous island, custom cabinetry, and honed quartz — round out a space that's as functional as it is considered.

The home was built in 1967, and we maintained the original aesthetic by sticking with medium-toned wood, natural materials, and horizontal lines. The result is a home that is distinctive, contemporary, and built with quality craftsmanship.

A modern kitchen with white countertops, blue cabinets, and wooden dining table with chairs. Open shelving displays decorative items, and a colorful abstract painting hangs on the wall. Pendant lights and built-in shelving add to the contemporary design.
View of a modern living space with decorative wood shelving, artwork, and indoor plants. The background shows a kitchen area with hanging pots, a window, and a dining table with chairs. The room features light wood flooring and contemporary furniture.
Modern kitchen with white island, wooden chairs, black and gray backsplash, hanging glass pendant lights, and large windows showing green trees outside.
Living room with pink sofa, colorful cushions, wooden shelving unit with decorative items, and a view into the kitchen area with white cabinets and stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern open-concept living and dining area with large windows, wooden floors, colorful artwork on the walls, and a kitchen island with a bowl of yellow apples in the foreground.
A cozy living room with a pink sofa decorated with colorful patterned pillows, a round wooden coffee table, and a white and black striped rug. There are green plants and natural light coming through large windows, with a wooden partition behind the sofa displaying decorative objects, books, and artwork.

Architecture & Interior Design
Susan Yeley Homes
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CREDITS

Builder:
Rusty Peterson Construction

Photography:
Gina Rogers

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