This home was in good shape before we started work....
.... but a few strategic updates paid off for the seller
Before we started work : When entering the home your eyes were drawn to the end of the hallway and the dark cabinets in the kitchen - plus the dark stairs. The different materials on the floors of each room chopped things up even more.
Notice in the AFTER photo below, you now have the feeling of space - and it appears wider.
A Significantly Higher Sales Price
What a Difference a Floor Makes and the Removal of the Pony Wall.
Now when walking into the entry hall your eyes go up to the arches at the top of the stairs, which are now a lighter color, with updates spindles and the dark cabinets in the kitchen are no longer the first thing you see.
Take a tour of the rest of the house below.
BEFORE & AFTER PROJECT PHOTOS
Family Room - Before
Family Room - Before
Family Room - Before
This room was open to the hallway and kitchen so we made everything consistent - with a more up to date look.
Family Room - After
Family Room - Before
Family Room - Before
Redoing the floors in a lighter color was all that was required in this space to give it a much more up to date look.
Kitchen - Before
Kitchen - Before
Kitchen - Before
The theme of this house was dated looking floors and woodwork - although everything was in good shape. It still made buyers think they would have to update everything. People probably watch too much HGTV!
Kitchen - After
Kitchen - Before
Kitchen - Before
Since the cabinets were in good shape we just repainted them and added new hardware. Even though replacing the cabinets with ones that went up to the ceiling we didn't need to spend the additional money to achieve out objective. A kitchen that was more appealing to potential buyers.
Bathroom - Before
Bathroom - Before
Bathroom - Before
As you can see this huge bath surround was very dated and took up too much space.
The homeowner said that no one had taken a bath in years because it seemed too much of an effort, ad in any case when she was in the bathtub she just kept thinking about the work that they should do to it.
Bathroom - After
Bathroom - Before
Bathroom - Before
Painting the cabinets white with new hardware and removing the over sized bathtub transformed the bathroom to a luxury retreat more appropriate for this high end home. We chose not to replace the large mirrors - again to make only the most necessary upgrades.
Living/Dining Room - Before
Living/Dining Room - Before
Living/Dining Room - Before
Carpet on the floor, outdated chandelier and a raised hearth on the fireplace were all showing signs on age.
Living/Dining Room - After
Living/Dining Room - Before
Living/Dining Room - Before
A modern flush fireplace, modern light fitting and consistent flooring made all the difference to this space.