Before & After: Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation

This is part two of my before and after renovation story with photos illustrating our whole house DIY renovation. Part one is RIGHT HERE. Before & After: Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation tours the master and great room renovations. I hope you enjoy and find these shopping resources helpful! (And if yer more in the mood for laughter rather than shopping, see THIS.)

French country bedroom with cottage style furniture and rustic white Stikwood (Hamptons) wood plank wall. #hellolovelystudio #frenchcountry #bedroomdecor #stikwood #hamptons #frenchfarmhouse #allwhite #interiordesign

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Before & After: Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation

What inspired the direction of this renovation? I listened to the house and looked to my favorite designers including Pamela Pierce and Brooke Giannetti:

Hello Lovely Studio's serene French country bedroom with white oak hardwood plank flooring. #hellolovelystudio #interiordesign #flooring #bedroomdesign #whiteoak #frenchcountry
Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation…in case you love a before and after!
Before of catwalk at Hello Lovely Studio's fixer upper - come explore Before & After: My Home Renovation.
BEFORE

Why, yes, that’s a toilet in the middle of the catwalk! Living through a renovation is glamorous business.

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Master Bedroom Before & After

Let’s turn our attention to the master bedroom. Here is a taste of what we finally arrived at…

Belgian linen slipcovered chair with animal print throw in bedroom with knotty alder door. #hellolovelystudio #frenchcountry #belgianchair #bedroomdecor #belgianlinen #romanticdecor #alderdoor
AFTER. Chair: FIND HERE; alder door: HERE and hardware HERE; similar table HERE.

But what we lived with before we ever got there was this:

Ugly light switches and dimmers before upgrade - Hello Lovely
BEFORE – see THIS POST about the upgraded light switch covers.

Note the awful color on the wall which made everything feel THAT much more dingy, dark, and (sorry for this) urine-soaked. The BENJAMIN MOORE White paint did wonders (just look at the contrast when I rolled on a sample, above), as did a major upgrade of outlet covers and light switches.

Before light switch upgrade in fixer upper - Hello Lovely
BEFORE

You can also get a sense of the subpar “design features” we inherited with the master bedroom. Cheap, hollow core interior doors with awful hardware, taupe carpet installed over pet-soiled carpet pad, and worn out everything!

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I painted the room a bright white, took down some odd wall sconces flanking the window, ripped up the carpet (and ALL THOSE AWFUL NAIL STRIPS!!!), and the white oak hardwoods went in!

before of master bedroom in Hello Lovely Studio's fixer upper
DURING. Before & After: Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation…certainly lovely indeed. Before and after photos of our DIY home renovation as well as shopping sources for European and French farmhouse inspired decor.
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Wood Statement Wall in Master Bedroom

One of the yuckiest ‘befores’ in here was the wall behind the bed which had these horrible repairs (repairing textured walls is an art and a toddler may have been the artist in charge before we got our hands on the place.) We covered it with reclaimed pine Stikwood (Hamptons).

You can buy it RIGHT HERE, and for details on how easy this peel-and-stick project was for us (it only took an evening of easy work), SEE THIS.

BEFORE
Stikwood (Hamptons) going up on the bedroom wall - Hello Lovely Studio.
DURING
Nordic French cottage bedroom with neutrals and white. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER. Stikwood reclaimed peel and stick wood HERE; vintage antique brass sconces HERE. Pillows: RH. Burlap pillow options HERE; similar bedding options HERE.
BEFORE
Master bedroom with Stikwood wood plank wall and knotty alder door in Hello Lovely Studio fixer upper. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER. Door: HERE; pillows: RH; burlap pillow options HERE; similar bedding options HERE.
Detail of white oak hardwood floor in farmhouse style master bedroom in Hello Lovely Studio fixer upper. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Crochet bedskirt option HERE; Stikwood (Hamptons) for wall RIGHT HERE; flooring: White oak, left natural and finished on site. Lamps: RH; candleholder: similar HERE.
Before and after DIY Home Renovation - Come take a Tour. #hellolovelystudio #homerenovation #homeimprovement #beforeafter #fixerupper #interiordesign
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Upgrading the Interior Doors

We took our time deciding what to do about the his and her closets situation. Since we were totally gutting the bathroom, we considered converting them into one walk-in closet accessible in the bath, freeing up this wall below.

BEFORE

But after living with the closets, we sort of enjoyed having our own spaces so we worked with them and added beautiful rustic alder doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware.

Master bedroom with white oak flooring and knotty alder doors - Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER Door: HERE; hardware: HERE; three leg teak stool: Homegoods. Exact Mirror (I painted frame light grey): Home Depot.

We chose to not stain the alder and sealed them with poly for a natural look. These solid doors are wonderful to live with.

BEFORE
Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER – Find an orb chandelier HERE.
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Master Bathroom Before & After

Fortunately we had plenty of space to work with! We took our time coming up with a design plan and ended up with a totally unique and custom final outcome.

Clawfoot tub in master bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Clawfoot tub: vintage; find options HERE. Turkish towels: Pamuk & Co.; find options HERE; find an orb chandelier HERE.

You can see in the photo below that I painted the inside of the alder door white to keep things spa-like when you’re in the bathroom. However, I didn’t paint any of our other alder interior doors.

White vanities with carrara marble tops and Kohler Purist bathroom faucets. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Freestanding vanity options HERE; vanity sconces HERE.

There were more awkward moments than I can say in this strange master bathroom. I diagrammed it for you to explain it all.

Master Bathroom before picture from Chicagoland fixer upper of Hello Lovely Studio

Below, you’ll notice there was a pedestal sink with a linen closet next to it. The door to the bathroom actually opened directly into the second sink with vanity!

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The quality throughout was poor – vinyl cabinets and hollow paper thin doors. Light switches for all of the lighting in the bathroom were located in the bedroom, not the bath!

The sconces on the mirror were hideous, but we were grateful the wiring was already there. The vinyl flooring was also not a favorite and had to go. Then again, EVERYTHING had to go so we demo’d the whole thing.

Bathroom Vanity Area

BEFORE

Some of the oddity may not jump out at you so do this: enlarge the photo above and check out the light switches and cover plates under the mirror…just not necessary to carelessly design like that!

BEFORE (Is it me or a second grader taking the photo…oy, I resemble a child!)

I liked the idea of his and hers vanities with a bridge connecting them. This is a very cost-conscious way to renovate. What an improvement to have two sinks where there was one on this side of the bath.

White vanities with carrara marble tops in renovated bathroom. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Freestanding vanity options HERE. Vanity sconces HERE.

Carrara marble vanity tops have been wonderful to live with. In our prior home, I chose white granite so I wondered whether the carrara would be more vulnerable. It doesn’t stay perfect, but I like the aged look.

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If there is one thing I have learned from designing baths over the years, it is to avoid down lighting bathroom mirrors. For the most flattering light, you always want the light coming from the sides.

Detail of white single vanity. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation - Hello Lovely Studio.
AFTER

I splurged on the bathroom faucets because I did not want to have to ever replace them. It’s an everyday luxury I highly recommend.

Bathroom Floor Tile

The flooring looks like calacatta marble, but it is porcelain. Here’s the exact porcelain tile, and also find options HERE. This made installation easy and requires no sealing or maintenance. The slatted bench is Ikea’s Molger which I painted BENJAMIN MOORE Revere Pewter.

Hello Lovely Studio. Rustic teak stool in bathroom. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER – bench: Ikea (Molger); candle: HERE.

During Demo of the Bathroom

Where you see blue tape on the floor below is where we decided a new wall should go for a larger walk-in shower.

BEFORE

We tore out the tub and surrounding apron to prepare for a vintage cast iron clawfoot tub I found in Wisconsin on Craigslist.

BEFORE

Here’s that corner now…

Bathroom with rustic teak stool and abstract painting by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Porcelain floor tile…HERE; Painting: by me; candle: HERE.
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New Bathroom Shower

We traded the fishbowl shower for a great big shower without any glass at all. I know glass shower walls and doors are popular, but I hate the maintenance when you have hard water. I opted for a spa-like shower curtain.

Before Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
DURING – porcelain wall tile: HERE.

I chose a marble herringbone pattern mosaic tile for the shower floor. You’ll also note what a difference the light grey grout makes from the photo with before grouting above.

Before Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
AFTER – Herringbone marble mosaic tile HERE.
Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER

Living Through Renovation

HERE’S THE HARSH REALITY OF RENOVATION LIFE: After we moved in, we actually used this sink to get ready in the morning! Toothpaste next to the tube of caulk, anyone?

BEFORE
Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER

Before & After Bathroom Renovation

BEFORE (where the whirlpool was demo’d)

This was my first experience with plantation shutters, and I love their function and beauty. Just perfect for this space where we need privacy.

Clawfoot Tub in Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER

The antique leaded glass window you see below is one I found many years ago and had been storing for the right project. We hung it on the wall here (with hinges) so the natural light could flow into the shower. Inside the shower behind the window is a shelf for products.

Master bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER
Before Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
BEFORE
Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER
Before Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
DURING
Master bath renovation in Hello Lovely Studio's Chicagoland fixer upper. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER
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Black & White Toilet Situation

I don’t have anything positive to say about the toilet area before except that it looks as though it was accessible for wheelchairs.

Before Master Bathroom in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
BEFORE

We moved the toilet away from the closet and extended a wall so that you don’t see it when you walk in the bath. A second bench from Ikea holds bath mats and some bathing essentials.

Master bathroom after renovation of Chicagoland fixer upper of Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER
Master Bathroom renovation in Chicagoland fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.

Great Room Before & After

I love the great big room for living in the center of the house. It has soaring ceilings and overlooks a private backyard with Northern exposure. We painted the walls, ceiling, and trim BENJAMIN MOORE White and removed the colonist style fireplace surround, replacing it with a French style mantel.

Before pic of living room at fixer upper - Hello Lovely Studio
BEFORE

I didn’t buy anything new for the space besides the fireplace and lamps. Our old 9′ sideboard from Belgium is right at home, and I have left the windows bare.

Rustic oak Belgian antique cupboard in European country styled living room by Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER – lamps: HERE; Belgian linen (sand) chaise: RH; sideboard options HERE.

It always happens! You think you’ll just be ripping up carpet in preparation for hardwoods, but then you discover structural issues that must be addressed unless you want to fall into the basement below!

Demo of living room floor in fixer upper by Hello Lovely Studio
BEFORE

It’s a super simple space! I left the black granite on the hearth and simply removed the glass doors.

Belgian style living room with linen upholstery, white oak flooring, and stone fireplace - Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER.. Before & After: Hello Lovely’s Home Renovation…certainly lovely indeed. Before and after photos of our DIY home renovation as well as shopping sources for European and French farmhouse inspired decor. Copenhagen egg chair: RH.

An Open Floorplan

Here’s how the space looked when we were just getting started and there was an expanse of pink-y taupe with yellow walls. You can see the great room, dining room, kitchen, and hall.

BEFORE

The white oak hardwood flooring (no stain, finished on site by hand with just a clear matte sealer) and white paint make a huge difference. We also smoothed the hallway and dining room ceilings with plaster since I am not a fan of textured ceilings.

Living room and hallway to kitchen in fixer upper by Hello Lovely.  Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER

Why White Paint?

There are multiple reasons why the old yellowy antique white paint on the walls didn’t work. For one, it made less than desired design features like white painted closet bifold doors jump out in contrast. White paint calmed and unified everything, making even the sub-par stuff easier on the eye.

Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation. Wall paint: Benjamin Moore White. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER – paint color for walls, trim, and ceiling: BENJAMIN MOORE White.

Painting ceilings DIY style in a 2-story room? Not for the faint of heart. We rented scaffolding and used our paint sprayer for the huge job!

BEFORE. Hello Lovely Studio.

Even the Second Floor Has An Open Feel

Living room with Benjamin Moore white paint on walls. Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER – Hello Lovely’s Home Reno..certainly lovely indeed. Before and after photos of our DIY home renovation as well as shopping sources for European and French farmhouse inspired decor.
DURING
Hello Lovely Studio living room. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
AFTER
The backyard: a work in progress!

I liked the design of the Belgian paver patio area off of the kitchen, but it was a mess! My sons helped to demo the whole thing, level the ground, and put it back together.

Rattan chairs on patio with RH pillows - Hello Lovely Studio. Come see renovation photos in Before & After: My Home Renovation.
Exact rattan patio chairs: HERE; pillows: RH. Before & After: My Home, Part 2…certainly lovely indeed. Before and after photos of our DIY home renovation as well as shopping sources for European and French farmhouse inspired decor.
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Stay tuned for our current whole house update at our new home!

Window seat with linen pillows in European country inspired serene kitchen. Come see more of my home in Hello Lovely House Tour in July. #hellolovelystudio #timeless #tranquil #interiordesign #europeancountry #europeanfarmhouse #simpledecor #serenedecor
AFTER – similar chairs HERE.
White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
Antique Brass Floor Lamp
Helmsley Bronze Door Hardware
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Laurel Wreath Mirror
San Jose Handleset for Front Door
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Silver End Table
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Knotty Alder Interior Door
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Alabaster 30″ Lamp
Louis Ghost Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Linen Dining Chair
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
PARIS Framed Print
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
Tulip Style Modern Round Dining Table
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Holborn Lantern Pendant
Tray Side Table
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Bridge Kitchen Faucet (Stainless)
Jute Area Rug
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
Venetian Etched Mirror (24″ x 36″)
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Polished Carrara Subway Tile
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Antiqued Sunburst Mirror
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Round Marble Side Table
Linen Slipcover Dining Chair
Wicker Patio Chair
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing

If you missed part 1 of this story with our kitchen renovation – Go HERE. For more French Nordic inspiration, do visit THIS and THIS.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing

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44 Comments

  1. futuret
    April 18, 2019 / 6:51 am

    A LOT OF HARD WORK INDEED, AND THE RESULTS ARE MAGNIFICENT. AS FOR ME I AM A BEACH AND SAND LADY, NOT TO MENTION A PASSION FOR COLOUR. I LOVE TROPICAL COLOURS. I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN RAISED IN FLORIDA, AND REMAIN A FLORIDIAN AT HEART, AND ESPECIALLY THE PALM TREES. THEN AGAIN THAT WHAT MAKES ALL OF US AN INDIVIDUAL, IT WOULD BE A BORING WORLD IF EVERYONE OF US HAD THE SAME HOUSES, WITH THE SAME COLOURS.

    • Michele
      Author
      April 18, 2019 / 12:19 pm

      The inner beach and sand lady in me longs for those palm trees and the tranquility of the water – what a blessing those tropical blessings must bring. Thanks so much for reading, friend.

  2. Marilyn S.
    April 18, 2019 / 6:53 am

    Lovely indeed (as you say) —- you are cracking me up , it looks like y’all were using some sort of plumbing flange as a cup holder for your soda can during the bathroom reno. Thanks for the ” Reality” photos.

    • Michele
      Author
      April 18, 2019 / 12:18 pm

      Can you even believe that awful vignette? Yes – that pop can…oh my soul! 🙂 Thanks for laughing with us.

  3. Amy
    April 18, 2019 / 9:49 pm

    Oh so lovely, restful and serene feeling. And a tremendous amount of work and love. My dear husband would get twitchy living through a reno….bless yours! I adore the rattan chairs but the link took me to Wayfair where I waded through hundreds of nifty chairs but not quite yours. Any additional info to identify them would be much appreciated, thank you.

    • Michele
      Author
      April 19, 2019 / 1:03 am

      Sorry about that and thanks so much for letting me know – I think what happens is when they go out of stock, the link gets redirected. Here are the chairs: https://rstyle.me/+_F9kVi3uzg67Fbc6D1OgWQ and I have updated the post. Best to you. 🙂

  4. Gina
    April 21, 2019 / 11:02 am

    Fantastic decor! What color paint is on the walls in the bathroom?

    • Michele
      Author
      April 21, 2019 / 11:54 am

      Thanks! Benjamin Moore White – that’s the color just WHITE. 🙂

  5. June 29, 2020 / 1:42 pm

    Congratulations on an amazing job. Look for your feature on Wednesday’s Charming Homes & Gardens Link Party.
    Rachel

    • Michele
      Author
      June 29, 2020 / 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Rachel! I’ll be over to join you creatives on Wednesday!

  6. June 29, 2020 / 3:37 pm

    You’ve done so much work! And i am just in love with it all! So much so, that you are my feature this week on Charming Homes and Gardens!

    • Michele
      Author
      June 29, 2020 / 5:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Kim. It has been a labor of love, and we’ll never do it again, but it’s gratifying to know we once had the guts! Looking forward to gathering with you at the party again. xox

  7. July 1, 2020 / 1:26 pm

    Wow – beautiful transformations, Michele! I especially love the picture you painted in the bathroom – it’s lovely! And perfect for that space! I’m inspired by so many things here, and when I eventually post about my upcoming bathroom renovation, I’m sure you’ll recognize some of them! 😉 Thanks so much, and Happy 4th!

    • Michele
      Author
      July 1, 2020 / 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Barbara. That painting was done days after my sweet doggie passed away so my tears are mixed in. How exciting to be renovating – looking forward to seeing it! Happy 4th, friend.

  8. Praveen Kumar
    October 29, 2020 / 3:39 am

    Awesome work with your home. It inspires me to have a better renovation with my home. Thanks for sharing your renovation journey with us.

    • Michele
      Author
      October 29, 2020 / 4:07 pm

      I only wish it were mine! Hahahahaha – this real estate is a little beyond my budget. 🙂

  9. Masonry Blocks NZ
    December 1, 2020 / 5:28 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this information about before after my home renovation part-2. This is very nice and inspiring!! Thanks for sharing and look for more in future!! I hope you keep update us with such great tips and information in future too. This is a great post; I will share as much as I can.

    • Michele
      Author
      December 1, 2020 / 11:45 am

      🙂

  10. Priyadharshini
    March 3, 2021 / 1:32 am

    Excellent post on before and after look of home renovation. Gives me a certain idea of what to do with my home renovation. Thanks for curating this and sharing it with us.

    • Michele
      Author
      March 3, 2021 / 2:11 pm

      Thanks so much for reading. 🙂

  11. Brick Bbq Auckland
    March 27, 2021 / 5:40 am

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    • Michele
      Author
      March 27, 2021 / 11:41 am

      Thanks you for reading!

  12. builders Tokoroa
    March 28, 2021 / 10:22 pm

    These are some great information that you have shared here before after my home renovation part 2. I really loved it and thank you very much for sharing this with us. You have a great visualization and you have really presented this content in a really good manner.

  13. Amanda Hannon
    April 5, 2021 / 7:02 am

    I love the result! So chic but still so cozy! I’m in the process of helping my parents remodel their home. They’re getting up in age and use medical alert systems, so it’s time for some senior-friendly changes. Do you have any tips for doing a senior-friendly remodel? I was reading that monitoring systems can help, but anything material-specific you can think of? In any case, I’ll be saving these pics as a vision board for what we eventually do!

    • Michele
      Author
      April 5, 2021 / 12:30 pm

      Great idea for a future blog post topic – thanks and best as you help your folks. 🙂

  14. Great Value Handyman
    June 1, 2021 / 10:35 pm

    A home renovation provides you with a great opportunity to make your house energy-efficient and save on electricity bills. It helps to change the light bulbs and upgrade your kitchen and bathroom appliances. You could also insulate the walls in the basement to help with temperature control.

    • Michele
      Author
      June 2, 2021 / 9:55 pm

      🙂 thanks for the tips.

  15. Torrance Plumbing
    July 16, 2021 / 4:31 am

    What you did is the kind of renovation that I wanna make into my home. It is so inspirational. Renovating a whole house is not an easy job but it is totally worth it after you are done with the work.

    • Michele
      Author
      July 16, 2021 / 9:46 am

      Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. Yes, it is so gratifying when all is done and you know it was done right since yours were the hands that labored. Hope you get the opportunity!

  16. Rakesh Sharma
    August 16, 2021 / 11:36 pm

    Very informative and helpful blog. I really liked the ideas. Thanks for sharing.

  17. Catie Benett
    October 12, 2021 / 3:21 am

    Practical and useful tips.Thanks for sharing them with us.

  18. Lew Schmitt
    November 1, 2021 / 7:43 am

    Nice Blog!! The content you have shared is very elaborative and informative. Thanks a lot for sharing such a great piece of knowledge with us.

  19. Catie Benett
    November 18, 2021 / 8:25 pm

    Well, this is an awesome post and written very well. Your point of view is very good.

    • Michele
      Author
      November 19, 2021 / 10:54 am

      Thanks for reading and the kind words.

  20. Home Remodel
    November 30, 2021 / 10:44 pm

    Thank you for sharing.

  21. Arkaa
    February 7, 2022 / 4:30 am

    This is an amazing article! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful ideas. I know you put a lot of effort into collecting these ideas and sharing them!

    • Michele
      Author
      February 7, 2022 / 11:57 am

      thanks for reading!

  22. Wood Workers Shoppe
    March 21, 2022 / 9:24 am

    This is an amazing post! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful ideas. I know you put a lot of effort into collecting these ideas and sharing them!

    • Michele
      Author
      March 21, 2022 / 6:42 pm

      Thanks for visiting – keep coming for inspiration.

  23. Log Home Shoppe
    March 24, 2022 / 9:18 am

    unbelievable information

  24. Sleep Center
    September 14, 2023 / 11:00 pm

    Your home renovation journey is remarkable! The transformation is awe-inspiring, showcasing thoughtful design choices. Inspired to embark on my own renovation adventure. Thanks for sharing this incredible before-and-after story!

    • Michele
      Author
      September 15, 2023 / 11:00 pm

      🙂

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