DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If you’ve always loved open houses, HGTV Dream Home reveals or when Chris Loves Julia does room video tours then you’re in for a treat today! Before we make any cosmetic or structural changes to the home I wanted to document the space for before photos. Because really, who doesn’t like to swipe to see some beautiful before and afters?! I've already shared the 10 things we're looking forward to most in the new house as a tease but now you can enjoy this photo overload post with all the rooms! Take a scroll with me through our new home, before we make any changes to it (as we already have)! If anyone has any tips or ideas on things I mention below, please leave me a comment! House Front It’s a two story colonial style home with 2 bay windows in the front. It has cute curb appear but we do plan to change the front doors for one that includes a sidelites so you can see who’s at the door. Love the little porch covering but may be looking to change up that deck to nowhere over ... Continue Reading...
Family Theater Room Reveal (GUEST POST)
Long time readers may remember my brother-in-law has been actively completing lots of room makeovers and updates to his home. It's been over a year and a half since we've seen one of his awesome creations but I'm happy to announce the streak is over! Welcome to Frank's family theater room reveal! When Frank and Lauren, my sister-in-law, moved into their home, they had an unfinished basement. Frank had big plans for this space and has done an amazing job with the makeover. You remember the basement bar right? Modern and classy. This was one end of the basement, there's a whole family room in the middle and on the other end is a set of white double doors. Open them to find this - the family theater room: A large, plush sectional hangs in the back, complete with large pillows to support you when sitting up or laying down watching your favorite flick. A large fabric ottoman is in center to rest your feet or for more room for guests. This distressed tray is a great spot to place drinks or snacks! Movies are projected from the overhead projector (complete with a ceiling outlet) onto this HUGE screen! It's 110” diagonal and has a reverse picture frame boxing (or sunken picture frame). ... Continue Reading...
Organized Garage Tour
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links that come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. This post is WAY overdue! Three years ago today, I shared part I of our garage makeover, where we turned our dark and dingy unfinished garage into a clean and modern space. Since today is Father's Day, I thought it would be fitting to share this updated, functional and organized space Derek has worked so hard on! Find all the product resources for items shown at the end of the post! Ok onto the tour! First off I must point out that yes, we can fit our car in here, but it's pretty tight. It was therefore important that we make the most of any space, even the skinny space along the walls. Starting on the wall to the left you'll find our expandable power cord which allows Derek to connect the wet vac, power washer, hedge trimmer or other electrical device for all his outside landscaping needs. It swivels out when needed but lays flat when it's not. Next, wall hooks hold both our ladders along this wall which are within easy access to pull down when needed. Along the ... Continue Reading...