Interior Design for Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is Charlotte's creative heartbeat — a neighborhood defined by artistic energy, architectural diversity, and homeowners who value individuality over convention. The homes here range from charming 1920s bungalows to bold contemporary renovations, each reflecting the neighborhood's spirited personality.
Emerald & Oak Design embraces Plaza Midwood's eclectic character, creating interiors that feel collected, layered, and deeply personal. We bring the same level of craft and material quality we apply in Charlotte's most traditional neighborhoods, channeled through a lens that celebrates the creativity and individuality that define Plaza Midwood.
About Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood lies just east of Uptown Charlotte and developed in the early twentieth century as one of the city's streetcar suburbs. Its housing is a mix of bungalows, Tudor and Colonial Revival homes and some larger early-1900s houses, set on tree-lined streets. The Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue corridors hold independent shops, restaurants and music venues that give the neighborhood its eclectic reputation. The CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar runs along Hawthorne Lane and Central Avenue toward Uptown.
Bungalow & Cottage Renovations
Plaza Midwood's historic bungalows and cottages are beloved for their character — but often need thoughtful renovation to meet modern expectations. We specialize in opening floor plans, creating modern kitchens, and adding primary suites while preserving the original architectural charm that makes these homes special.
- Open floor plan renovations preserving period charm
- Modern kitchen design within cottage-scale footprints
- Bathroom renovations with bold, artistic material choices
- Custom built-ins and creative storage solutions
- Eclectic furniture curation and vintage sourcing
Contemporary Renovations
Many Plaza Midwood homeowners are drawn to more adventurous design — bold color, mixed materials, and unexpected details. We welcome this creative energy, guiding it with the same disciplined design process we apply to every project to ensure the finished result is cohesive, functional, and unmistakably intentional.
Designing Inside a Plaza Midwood Bungalow or Tudor
Plaza Midwood's streetcar-era houses — bungalows, Tudor and Colonial Revival homes — were built for a different way of living, with smaller defined rooms, modest kitchens and few closets. The neighborhood is a Charlotte local historic district, so changes visible from the street go through the Historic District Commission, while the inside of the house can be reworked freely. That makes the interior the place to solve modern needs: a kitchen that borrows space from a back porch or pantry rather than a street-facing addition, a primary bath carved out of an oversized hall closet, and storage built into eaves and stair voids. Original elements such as oak floors, tall windows, fireplace surrounds and Tudor arches are worth keeping, and new finishes should be honest about being new rather than imitating age. The neighborhood's eclectic character also gives permission for more color, art and personality than a more formal Charlotte address would usually invite.
- Historic District Commission review for street-facing changes
- Kitchen and bath space found within the footprint
- Restoring original floors, arches and fireplaces
- Room for color and personal collections