Molly Smith Thompson House

Molly Smith Thompson House
Sandra Moncada
Donna Ryzinski
Melissa Wright-Cheek
ID 244
Spring 2010
Professor Lina Sibert

Molly Smith Thompson House
111 N. Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC
Price: $19,000
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Square Feet: 3,804
Year Built: 1901
Architectural Style:
Queen Anne (1880-1910)

Goal
Retain the historic character and
integrity of the property while
altering it to meet the needs of
a modern family

General approach: minimal change to existing features
Sawn decorative shingling
Bracketed cornice roof line
Front porch with spindle work
Standing-seam tin roof

General approach: minimal change to existing features
Several fireplaces
Distinct differentiation between wall, trim , molding and woodwork and cornices
Stair with turned balustrade
Spacious, high-ceiling rooms
Large first floor bay window
Front door transom and sidelights

General approach: minimal change to spaces and spatial relationships
When changing spaces emphasis was placed on:
Bringing back house to its original state
Removing walls that had been added through time
Keeping the symmetry of the house
Parlor, dining room and study where kept intact
New construction and materials compatible with the old

Floor Plan- First Floor

Floor Plan- Second Floor

Exterior

Interior: recreate the Victorian Era but suitable for 21st Century
Interior
Colorful: bring back to original color
Full of color, fabrics, patterns, furniture
Multiple fireplaces
Wallpaper
Stained glass windows
Intricate window treatments

Second Floor Door to Porch

Furniture
Wood – intricately carved; mahogany and walnut
Tailored upholstery
S- shaped curves
Claw foot legs
Interior: recreate the Victorian Era but suitable for 21st Century

Important Rooms
Parlor
Reflected success and status of the occupants
Main room used for entertaining
Contained the most elaborate elements, décor, and furnishings
Detailed wallpapered walls and ceiling
Luxurious window treatments

Important Rooms
Dining Room
Dark wood paneling below chair rail
Wallpapered walls and ceiling
Heavy velvet window treatment
Large, masculine furniture
Soft, ambient lighting
Grand floral centerpieces

Living Room

Living Room
Furniture
Accessories
Wallpaper
Mantle

Family Room

Family Room
Furniture
Area Rug
Lighting

Kitchen/Mudroom Area

Kitchen Cabinetry
Door Style
Decorative Elements

Kitchen
Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Sink/Faucet
Dishwasher
Wine Refrigerator
Microwave
Lighting

First Floor Finishes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Furniture
Accessories
Lighting
Ceiling Medallion
Mantle
Wallpaper

Foyer
Furniture
Accessories
Wallpaper

Guest Bedroom

Study
Furniture
Seating
Area Rug

First Floor Bathroom

Mudroom

Second Floor Finishes

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Girl’s Bedroom
(detail of door molding)

Girl’s Bedroom

Boy’s Bedroom
(detail of fireplace)
(detail of wood flooring)
(detail of base board)

Furniture -
Accessories -
Lighting -
Boy’s Bedroom

Second Floor Bathroom Area

Second Floor Bathroom

Playroom

THE RESULT
A beautifully renovated historic home in Queen Anne Style able to meet the needs and desires of a modern family

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