Open Concept Remodeling Willo Phoenix AZ

 

Willo Open Concept Remodeling – Creating Flow in Historic Phoenix Homes

The Willo Historic District in Phoenix is celebrated for its charming vintage homes, tree-lined streets, and architectural treasures. While these homes are beloved for their character, they were often built with small, compartmentalized rooms that feel disconnected by today’s standards. At Homework Remodels, we help Willo homeowners open up their floor plans—transforming tight, segmented spaces into light-filled, connected layouts that still honor the original home’s integrity.

Our open concept remodeling solutions are designed with both history and livability in mind. Whether you’re dreaming of a kitchen that flows into your living area, removing a wall to create better sightlines, or combining smaller rooms into one cohesive space, we bring thoughtful design, structural expertise, and preservation-minded craftsmanship to every project.

Why Open Concept Works in Willo Homes

While Willo’s historic homes were built for another era, today’s homeowners want floor plans that support togetherness, natural light, entertaining, and improved functionality. Open concept remodeling can:

  • Improve traffic flow between kitchen, dining, and living spaces
  • Create space for modern kitchen islands or breakfast bars
  • Allow for better natural light distribution
  • Make compact square footage feel more spacious
  • Foster a more social and connected living environment

However, in a historic neighborhood like Willo, it’s essential that open concept remodeling be done carefully—with respect for the original design, materials, and proportions that make each home unique.

Removing Walls in a Historic Home

One of the most common ways to achieve an open concept layout is to remove walls—sometimes non-structural, sometimes load-bearing. At Homework Remodels, we specialize in removing load-bearing walls in older homes, using engineering expertise and thoughtful design to make sure your remodel is both safe and stunning.

Our process includes:

  • Detailed structural assessments and framing plans
  • Custom header design to support roof or second-story loads
  • Integration of hidden beams or period-style columns when needed
  • Floor, ceiling, and trim transitions that feel seamless
  • Preserving or replicating plaster details, baseboards, and millwork

We ensure that any structural changes enhance your home’s livability without compromising its authenticity.

Blending Old and New with Architectural Intention

A successful open concept remodel in the Willo District doesn’t erase history—it celebrates it. That’s why we pay close attention to:

  • Archways, niches, and wall details that define the original style
  • Matching or reusing original materials wherever possible
  • Using historically sensitive design language even in modern additions
  • Aligning ceiling heights, flooring types, and sightlines for harmony

Whether your home is a Spanish Colonial with thick stucco walls or a 1930s Tudor with decorative moldings, we make sure the open layout reflects and respects the architectural story of the home.

How Our Design-Build System Makes It Easy

Willo homes often come with surprises—behind the walls, in the foundation, or due to past modifications. That’s why we use a streamlined Design-Build System that gives you one team, one plan, and one point of accountability. Our process includes:

  1. Design Phase: We assess your home, create 3D concepts, and guide you through decisions that blend flow and preservation.
  2. Preconstruction Phase: Engineering, city permitting, and—if needed—coordination with Phoenix Historic Preservation are all managed in-house.
  3. Construction Phase: With clear expectations and experienced crews, we build your open layout with minimal disruption and lasting craftsmanship.
  4. Post-Remodel Support: We stand by our work with warranties, walkthroughs, and ongoing service.

Because everything is under one roof, your project stays on track—and true to your vision.

Award-Winning Experience in Phoenix’s Historic Neighborhoods

Homework Remodels has remodeled homes throughout Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, F.Q. Story, and Roosevelt for nearly two decades. Our projects have been featured on HGTV and honored with NARI Contractor of the Year Awards—but our proudest achievements are the lasting relationships we’ve built with homeowners who love and care for historic properties.

Our experience in open concept remodeling is grounded in real-world success. We’ve helped Willo homeowners:

  • Open kitchens to adjacent dining or living rooms
  • Combine two small bedrooms into a master suite
  • Create long sightlines through historic homes
  • Seamlessly integrate new HVAC and lighting into open layouts

You can see examples of our transformations in our project portfolio.

Explore More Willo Remodeling Services

We offer a full range of historic home remodeling services in Willo:

Trusted by Willo Homeowners Who Value Character and Care

If you’re considering remodeling your Willo home, we invite you to learn more about who we are and how we work:

Let’s Open Up Your Willo Home — Thoughtfully and Beautifully

Open concept remodeling in Willo requires more than knocking down a wall—it takes vision, precision, and deep respect for the past. At Homework Remodels, we deliver all three. Let’s explore how your home can gain the light, flow, and function you’ve been dreaming of—without sacrificing its historic soul.

Schedule your consultation today.