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Inside a Historic Wesley Heights Renovation

Product: Retrospect – Horseshoe
Project: Remodel CLT
Location: Charlotte, NC
Room: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom

In Charlotte, NC, at The Arches in the historic district of Wesley Heights, daily life unfolds beneath vaulted ceilings once shaped for gathering. Restored stained glass and brick pair with the crisp, contemporary elements designed by Remodel, CLT. Carried through each space, Retrospect – Horseshoe links the old structure with new use.

Open living room with brick detail, stained glass, and flooring connecting to kitchen

A Framework of Light and Continuity

In the main living area, modern stylings give a canvas for the stained glass colors to pop. Underfoot, the Horseshoe’s wide 9-1/8” planks are warm without feeling heavy. The rigid core SPC flooring contrasts with the white cabinetry and walls to prevent the space from feeling stark. Its 60” lengths draw the eye outward, reinforcing openness while guiding movement from kitchen to living area without interruption.

Bedroom with arched ceiling and wood paneling above wide plank flooring

Preserving Volume, Introducing Warmth

Upstairs, the architecture becomes more expressive. Curved ceilings and wood-paneled vaults create a sense of enclosure without reducing height, a reminder of the building’s former scale. Here, Retrospect – Horseshoe softens the transition from vertical drama to livable space. Its grain pattern is understated, allowing the ceiling’s texture and the inset stained glass to remain the focal points.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets and stained glass window over wide plank flooring in Charlotte condo

Material Contrast and Architectural Detail

Throughout the residence, moments of contrast are deliberate. Exposed brick meets smooth drywall; polished fixtures sit alongside aged glass. Retrospect – Horseshoe moves through these shifts without change in tone or scale, connecting each material transition. In bathrooms, its water-safe construction allows the same visual language to continue alongside stone and tile, avoiding abrupt breaks between rooms. Original features, like the stained glass and arched ceilings remain intact, framed by a palette that showcases the historical elements. At The Arches in Wesley Heights, Charlotte, NC, the success of the project lies in how clearly the past remains visible within a new way of living. Light, structure, and material move together through the stained glass to the continuity of the floor beneath it. The result is not a contrast between old and new, but a single environment where both are livable.

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Retrospect – Horseshoe

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