When Dancraft Construction started the renovation of the Wingert Home, the creative challenge was to make areas LOOK like they had never been remodeled. The intent was not to be a historical purist, but to retain the feeling and blend with the original house (1898). Dancraft felt it would improve structural integrity by demolishing the one story section which included the kitchen, bathroom, side porch and stairwell to the second floor. The result of this renovation is that only one room was left untouched, the music room. The large addition was like adding a home to a home. The addition basement also tied into the existing stone basement.

	Main house (back view) - Showing whole new addition
		Before renovation: - Due to the scope of work desired, it was better to remove the old north section that included the one-story side porch, kitchen, bathroom, and stairway to second floor and entry to basement. - We had to dig two feet deeper than the original foundation, so the danger of collapsing the stone foundation of the original structure was handled with great care (new basement in the new addition).

	Great Room - The former Family Room was a small, confined room. The old and the new were very carefully engineered, so that the transition would not be noticed.
	The Victorian brackets and fretwork spandrels were custom-made in Utah to complete the "Meet Me In St. Louis" inspiration.		This room is comfortable, with an elegant flair and features a custom cherry entertainment center, which was designed in with the new fireplace to maximize the space.

	Here we can see how the new custom fireplace and entertainment center adds to the elegant flair.

	The photos are taken from the formal dining room; as you walk through the Butler's Pantry, you enter the Kitchen.
	When we designed this addition, a new, larger kitchen was laid out to maximize the views of the river and backyard. The windows and skylights bring the outside in, and connect the interior with the exterior.

	Notice the orginal bathtub, which has been updated with new period fixtures.
	The Master Bath was designed as a place to relax after a stressful day.