Before + After: Victorian San Francisco Home Renovation

Readers might find this Victorian home to be strangely familiar. It should come as no surprise then to learn the home’s exterior was used as the Tanner residence in the show Full House. The notable house appears on San Francisco travel guides and has long been a popular spot for fans to stop and take pictures in front of.

While it is debatable how the Tanner family could’ve afforded this home in the late 80’s, today this Lower Pacific Heights home is currently on the market with a cool $5,499,000 price tag.

Let’s take a closer look at how designer Richard Landry re-imagined this drab Victorian into a masterful abode…

The freshly painted exterior alludes to the neutral color palate inside the home.

The wall separating the front entryway from the living room was removed.

White paint amplifies the space, setting a more contemporary tone to the home.

Black front doors add a moody contrast to the crisp interior. Brass accent details add a touch of luster and intrigue.

The original living room and reading area, while functional, looked heavy and dated.

The new look is a neutral color palate with a mix of textures.

The powder room previously had wallpaper and traditional wall sconces.

The small space now has bright white arabesque tiles starting from the vanity extending to the ceiling.

The wainscot trimmed sitting area pictured below was eliminated, providing more space for the new kitchen layout and adjoining living and dining spaces.

The layout of the kitchen, and subsequent dining and sitting areas, were expansive changes to the residence.

The new kitchen shifted towards the front of the house, built in the previous wainscot reading area seen above. A luxurious Viking range and vent are installed. The island is installed in the center of the kitchen, running parallel to the new range. To the right of the range, a new doorway was created and a large walk-in pantry. The refrigerator, with paneling to match the stunning custom cabinets, is now to the left of the room.

With the new kitchen configuration, the original kitchen area along the is now used as a cozy sitting area and dining space.

Ceiling soffits were removed making the room feel tall, light, and spacious.

I LOVE everything about this renovation!

In the master suite, the quintessential Victorian bay window area was painted white and all window coverings were removed.

An oversized headboard is installed onto the matte black accent wall which previously housed a fireplace and bookshelves.

Much like other parts of the house, the master bath en suite was reconfigured.

The transformed space has a walk-in shower and grey marble top vanities.

Carpet was used in the bedrooms previously.

The new owners replaced the carpets with hardwood flooring. A square box molding accent wall was crafted.

The third bedroom had a wonky wall that sectioned off the room in an inconvenient way.

The offending wall was removed and the space felt less choppy.

Like in the master en suite, the second full bathroom was rearranged.

Marble hued tiles and wood vanities created a beautiful new look.

The downstairs den leading out to the backyard was previously a cozy informal space.

Built in cabinets and bookshelves are constructed, framing the television and providing ample storage. A pair of glass paneled sliding doors section off the room to the backyard.

The original layout included a small seating area.

A new wet bar and bistro table sit in front of the french doors leading out back.

The back garden remained largely unchanged.

The dining area among the hedges looks like something out of an English garden.

For more information and photos on this home check out the most recent listing. All images of the “Before” house used for are credited to Elite Leasing which can be found here. All images from the most recent listing are credited to SFARMLS.

What’s your favorite remodeled room in this 1883 Victorian?