Front of the House
What we did:
New windows, new moulding under second story, new roof, painted (main color Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray, trim BM White Chocolate), painted door red, new landscaping (some of which didn't survive the summer and needs to be redone).
Living Room
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Dining Room
What we did:
Removed wall between dining room and kitchen to create peninsula and eat-in bar. New moulding, lighting fixture, painted BM Oklahoma Wheat.
Kitchen
What we did:
This was a complete gut with all new walls, ceiling, electrical, etc. New back door, new cabinets, new appliances (except fridge), new flooring, paint is BM Jalapeno Green, trim and ceiling is BM White Dove.
What we did:
Here we tore down the wall that was between the dining room and kitchen to open up the space. We installed a peninsula to gain additional cabinet and counter top space. Wiring and switches were re-routed to the box on the left hand side along the brick wall.
Master Bedroom
What we did:
Painted (walls BM Adagio, trim BM White Dove), replaced moulding and trim, painted ceiling in between rafters), removed sconces, new outlets.
To do: New ceiling fan, possibly paint rafters white.
What we did: removed mirrors and closet doors
Currently working on: new door and door trim
Guest Bedroom
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Basement
What we did:
Completely gutted the place! Filled in the "hole" in the floor so that the space was all one level height, new drywall, ceiling, electrical, etc. New tile and carpet. Added storage closets and closed off laundry room. Refinished fireplace by painting it and adding a mantle of sorts. Paint color is BM London Fog.
What we did:
Closed off the wall to the right of the fireplace to build storage closets behind it. Added built in shelving. Built a closet for the water heater (behind the desk).
What we did:
Added the storage closet to the left and behind that, a laundry room. We are in the process of painting the previously white staircase railings to look like wrought iron.
Basement Bathroom
What we did:
This was another complete gut! The door was moved from the left hand side wall in the picture above to where it is now. We installed all new fixtures, new electrical, drywall, flooring, tiling, etc. Paint color is BM Hazy Lilac.
Deck/Backyard Patio
coming soon
Future Projects
Upstairs Bathroom
Upstairs Hallway
Laundry Room
Main Level Staircase
Third Bedroom
21 comments:
Beautiful house!! Your renos look much less painful than ours (though I'm sure the pictures make it look much easier than it was!)... we seem to be running into... adventures, let's call them, at almost every turn.
I must say I love your ceiling beams in the master bedroom. I do think they make the ceiling look lower than if you painted them out, but they add such great depth and dimension to the room that is so hard to get otherwise. They give it a great cozy and warm feeling too!
I also love the shades of blue and grey you've chosen. Looks amazing with the wood floors and exposed brick!! Great job!
(If you'd like to visit our place you can at whitecollargreensoul.blogspot.com we're not nearly as far along, though! If only...)
az|m - We ran into our share of "adventures" too! There is always something that comes up when you DIY that you aren't expecting! Thanks for your comment about the beams. I love getting input! I'm going to hop over to your blog now to check it out.
Wow!
WOW!!! I love, love, LOVE your green kitchen! I think you and I have very similar decorating taste :)
I really want to feature this on Not "Baaad" Sundays with LambAround but the rule was that your blog had to mention where you were linked up to somewhere. Am I just overlooking the link? Let me know and I'll add you to my Link Party post :)
You have been so busy! I love all the changes, it looks like s wonderful space to live in. That kitchen is fab-u-lous! And now I'm TOTALLY going to paint our dark beams.
Hi there! I am your newest follower!!! I found you on the Sunday linky!! I love finding new blogs and your is lovely:)
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WOW. it's gorgeous! It's amazing! Can I move in?
What a drastic transformation! I found you through the blog hop on Lamb Around (lambaround.blogspot.com) You are very creative!
Great house! Its amazing what you've done with it! Great job! I love the kitchen :)
Wow! You guys have done a fabulous job! I love the paint color in your kitchen! Can't wait to see more renovations.
Oh my gosh - your house looks great! Love all the changes you've made - a beautiful job!
I just have to gush about how much I love all of your renovations! You've kept the spirit of the DC rowhouse completely intact, but have modernized it, and made everything so stylish. And I love your design and materials choices... the river rock around the fireplace is my favorite, but I love your paint colors, the fact that you kept the brick red, everything. Was your cool front door original, or did you guys add that?
Love it all!
xoxo,
tanja
Tanja - Thank you so much! The front door is original. We actually have painted the outside of the front door a dark red. We are going to be painting the entire outside of the house so I will post pictures of that when we are done!
Wow... I can't believe the transformation! You've definitely snatched up a fantastic property and seen its potential. My man and I will probably end up back in DC near my family, and our dream is to do what you've done (but god I can only imagine the expense!). I would love to get some tips from you about good buying neighborhoods these days (since I haven't lived there in a few years and am not totally up-to-date with the market).
Fabulous effort.
It looks stunning! Love your choices!
A friend in TN told us about your blog, and we were so glad to not only discover you're also in DC, but to see this amazing set of before & afters. The renovation is amazing -- many congrats. Look forward to reading more about your kitchen adventures as well.
These room transformations are amazing- FABULOUS actaully! I would love to have you come and do a house tour on my blog Remodelaholic. If you are interested would you please let me know via email (you can just respond to this comment if you are interested)! Thanks!
Cassity
Wow, I love the redecorating, especially that green kitchen paint with the black flooring and details. Very nice. Found your site through a Facebook post of the bbq pork loin recipe . . . blog world is a weird and wonderful place. I will have to copy the recipe. Looks delish.
Thanks, Shelley! The blog weird is crazy, isn't it?
OMG congratulations, I love just everything about your house. It's absolutely beautiful. I would never want to get out of it.
You have an absolutely BEAUTIFUL house! I love it. Everything looks wonderful!
Congratulations!!! It really looks amazing!!! Veronica Seva
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