HOME + LIVING
After those repairs, the couple did a full HVAC renovation, taking care to keep extensive ductwork out of the units. Then came insulation, new windows, new plumbing and electrical, high speed internet, and all new appliances. The process wasn’t easy, but it was rewarding. “I liked being able to talk with the previous three generations of owners, interview them, and get a little history and find out all the fun things about the building,” shared John. Alana recalls the moment she really felt like the team was creating something special for visitors: When they completed the hallway. “When we first bought the building it was dark with old carpet, patched up faux wood walls, and a broken chandelier,” she said. “John and the construction crew transformed it into this welcoming, bright, modern first impression for guests.” As local art collectors, the couple’s inspiration for the lofts was to create a modern, clean, and fresh space that’s surrounded by local art. They wanted it to feel like a “home away from home.” Many of the pieces are from exhibits at Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City, Rose & Eugene Presents in Sioux Falls, and of course, from one of Alana’s hobbies: dropping into artists’ DMs on Instagram. Along the hallway is a gallery wall picturing various 605 Magazine endeavors across the state, and at the top of the stairs is an eye-catching rhino painting by Sioux Falls native artist Shaine Schroeder .
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