Packing up our current house and new-house-floor-laying continues…
… but we didn’t want to scoot outta our beloved current house without one more updated Listy McListerson full of everything we’ve checked off and a few things we’d love to have done if we were staying here longer (those are bulleted at the bottom). #warningitslong
Just for fun, here’s the very first list that we shared for this house back in 2010. I love how plans seem to evolve as you live somewhere and figure out what we love/want as you go. It’s also really funny how quickly your eyes adjust and you forget what you started with, isn’t it? Seriously, a week after we knocked a big doorway between the dining room and the kitchen it felt like it had always been there.
– The Front Yard: Complete! –
Done:
- limbed up the magnolia so it no longer blocks the house (more on that here)
- removed the bushes that hid the house (more on that here and here)
- planted grass in the bare patches where we moved bushes
– The Front Porch: Complete! –
Done:
- furnished it with stuff we had from our first house’s porch
- planted some shrubs/flowers
- painted the front door yellow
- framed out the porch columns so they’re chunky and square like the carport columns (instead of ornate, curvy, and un-ranch-like)
- added window boxes around the house and filled them with pretty plantings
- painted the siding on the porch to set it apart from the same-colored trim and help our yellow door pop
– The Carport: Complete! –
Done:
- replaced the itty bitty light fixture for a big black lantern
- added a column on the left for balance and built a pergola to add some dimension and interest to our flat little ranch
– The Living Room: Complete! –
Done:
- painted the walls
- painted the trim (it was dark wood when we moved in)
- gray-washed the beams
- got a new sectional (we get asked a lot how we like our Karlstad – we LOVE him!)
- built a console for behind the sectional
- hung some subtle patterned curtains
- got a new rug, ottoman, and desk chair
- got a larger media cabinet (secondhand)
- built a leaning chalkboard over near the back of the room to balance out the tall slider
- added some overhead lighting since there’s none (a pendant centered over the table near the back window and some can lights)
- built a shelf for the awkward space above the TV
– The Office: Complete! –
Done:
- made a built-in double desk
- painted and upholstered some secondhand chairs
- painted and stenciled the walls
- added some sentimental art
- updated the old brass chandelier with new color, bulbs, and a giant shade
- brought in an old chair and added a file cabinet for more function
- added some bamboo blinds for texture
– The Hall Bathroom: Complete! –
Done:
- hung the shower curtain higher
- added some new window trim for more balance (and to hide a demo hole)
- hung a new light fixture above the mirror
- painted the walls
- framed out the mirror
- hung art and made a chunky shelf
- updated the vanity knobs
- added a homemade window shade
– The Big Hallway: Complete! –
Done:
- we added a frame collage around the console table that lives in there, which made it one of our favorite spots in the whole house (and yes, I’m going to spackle and paint every last hole in this house for the new owners, which actually wasn’t too bad in our first house)
– The Small Hallway: Complete! –
Done:
- spray painted the old door knobs for all the rooms off of the hallway in an oil-rubbed bronze finish (update: they’re still holding up great!)
- added board & batten and painted the walls
- switched out the old light and ancient gold and gaudy doorbell chime
- added crown molding
- hung some playful calendar art
– The Dining Room: Complete! –
Done:
- painted the walls
- painted the back wall of the built-ins dark teal
- hung some homemade curtains
- got a large round dining table along with some chairs
- brought in a chippy old painted buffet (found on craigslist)
- hung some yard sale art that we personalized with painted lettering
- added a nice big light fixture over the table
– The Laundry Room: Complete! –
Done:
- painted the walls
- removed the old shutters from the window
- frosted the big glass side door
- painted the cabinets & replaced the hardware
- replaced the old washer & dryer for deeply discounted energy efficient ones (and craigslisted the old ones)
- built some custom shelves next to the washer & dryer
- replaced the laminate flooring with cork
- hung some art
- made a clothespin chandelier
- mounted our ironing board on the wall to save space
– The Kitchen: Complete! –
Done:
- painted the brick fireplace
- primed and painted the paneling
- replaced all the old mismatched appliances with energy efficient stainless ones (and craigslisted the old ones)
- knocked out a huge opening to connect the kitchen and dining room (more on that project here and here)
- redid the lighting (added can lights, glass pendants, etc)
- rearranged the cabinets (moved the pantry and the fridge, added a peninsula, etc)
- primed and painted the cabinets (and added new hardware)
- sold our old granite on craigslist and got new white Corian counters
- tiled the backsplash (all the way to the ceiling on one wall)
- added open shelves
- built a microwave cabinet with ventilation to hide it
- hung a new range hood found on craigslist and built a range hood cover
- replaced the old laminate with dark cork flooring
- got stools for the peninsula
- brought in a rug to define the sitting area by the fireplace
- made a fun fabric window shade for over the sink
- repainted the walls
- added molding to the top of the cabinets
- refaced the fireplace with a new wood mantel and a pretty herringbone marble tile hearth and surround
– The Playroom: Complete! –
Done:
- finally cleared out all the clutter thanks to a yard sale, a charity book project auction, and some good old fashioned Goodwill donations
- painted the walls
- made and hung curtains
- got a rug
- brought in a kid-sized table and two chairs for coloring & tea parties (we painted the backs of them red)
- got a secondhand dresser with nine drawers for some pretty awesome storage
- switched out the old ceiling fan for a pendant light
- made a frame collage full of meaningful Clara-objects
- hung three big birdcages on the wall to make an off-centered window feel more balanced
- got all of the random clutter out of the closet so Clara can use it
- got a mattress pad & new sheets for the daybed & added more personalized art & toy baskets (more on that here)
- added crown molding
– Nursery: Complete! –
Done:
- painted the walls
- hung curtains
- moved in all of her existing furniture
- hung art and added baskets/toys
- replaced the light fixture with Clara’s capiz chandelier
- built a play kitchen & play fridge for Clara
- added crown molding
– Clara’s Closet: Complete! –
Done:
- removed the old bifold door and hung a curtain on the closet instead
- redid the closet by painting it and then stamping the walls
- sewed a beanbag to create a sweet little reading nook
– The Sunroom: Complete! –
Done:
- spray painted the old slider handles and knobs in an oil rubbed bronze finish (update: they’re still holding up great!)
- painted the walls and the odd unbalanced box of brick
- furnished most of the room using what we had
- hung some art on the walls to make it feel more home-y
- brought in a bookcase for some functional storage
- added some window treatments
- painted the little marble table next to the egg chair (didn’t blog about that, but the color is Nightfall by Benjamin Moore and I had a test pot leftover from this)
– Our Bedroom: Complete! –
Done:
- got a new bed (we sold our first home with our bed since it was built into the sleeping nook)
- painted (and then repainted) the walls
- traded the old brown fan for a light and playful Ikea chandlier
- hung some art
- hung some curtains
- rearranged the furniture so the room finally made sense (only took us two years…)
- made an upholstered headboard
- finally brought in furniture for the bare wall across from the bed (never hooked up the TV though…)
– Our Sink Nook: Complete! –
Done:
- took off the dated bifold doors between the sink nook and the room
- hung a mirror over the sink window (and removed an off-center medicine cabinet on the right wall)
- removed the granite backsplash on the sink to make it look more like a piece of furniture
- upgraded the knobs with $2 finds from Hobby Lobby
– Our Bathroom: Complete! –
Done:
- hung the shower curtain at ceiling height
- painted the walls
- hung some art
- painted the off-white trim and door a glossy white
- added privacy to the window with frosting film
- replaced the toilet (and craigslisted the old one)
- replaced the boob light with a glass pendant (and centered it on the window and door)
- replaced the dated tree border tile with white frosted glass subway tile
– The Guest Bedroom: Complete! –
Done:
- primed and painted the walls (we use a primer when we’re going light to dark or dark to light on walls)
- furnished it (mostly with leftover stuff from other rooms)
- hung curtains and a mirror
- added crown molding
- hung a bigger mirror over the bed
- replaced some of the older just-using-what-we-have furnishings (more on that here)
– The Guest Bathroom: Complete! –
Done:
- removed the most awkward mirror in the world that hung on the back of the door (it reflected your whole body while on the toilet)
- hung a new shower curtain and added a bath mat
- hung some art and replaced the mirror over the sink
- replaced the light fixture
- painted the walls, trim, and ceiling
- frosted the window for privacy and added a fabric shade (more on that here)
- hung more art on all the bare walls, painted the mirror, and added accessories (here’s the big $50 reveal)
– The Basement Workshop: Complete! –
Done:
- cleaned the giant mess that had taken over by donating to Goodwill and using a Bagster
- organized all of the tools on pegboards and all of the paint on a built in cabinet
- framed out and painted all of the pegboards
- organized all of the screws and nails in jars that sit on a shelving system for easy access
- created some sawdust-proof art and a functional shelf over the main workspace counter
– The Side Lot: Complete! –
Done:
- Planted two trees and naturalized it a lot from the sparse leaf pit that we inherited so it looks woodsy and wild (which makes it awesomely zero-maintenance and provides more privacy from the neighboring house)
– The Deck: Complete! –
Done:
- cleared/transplanted the bushes and shrubs in the way
- mapped out a deck plan and got it approved by the county
- demo’d out the rickety old balcony
- dug our post holes
- failed our first inspection
- framed out the deck
- started adding deck boards
- completed the deck boards & the railing/steps
- furnished the deck (by adding a large dining table, chairs, etc)
- added a brand new french door to lead out there (the old door was rotten and broken)
- power-washed and then stained/sealed the deck
- camouflaged the utility box with some brick-colored paint (mentioned here)
– The Patio: Complete! –
Done:
- cleared out all the weeds/bushes/dead trees to make a spot for a patio
- planned and purchased materials to build the patio
- leveled the ground, laid gravel and sand, and laid our pavers
- created a custom curved edge and landscaped the area around the patio
- built a rock box for Clara and added a rain barrel to save water
– The Backyard: Complete! –
Done:
- built a compost bin
- cleared out a bunch of crazy overgrown beds so we could have more grass for dog/kid playing
- removed all the monkey grass that encroached on the charming brick paths
- transplanted a bunch of oddly placed bushes so they made more sense
- reseeded the grass
- removed the large vine on the tree near the upper patio
It’s so much fun to look back at all the completed bullets and reminisce. We’re going to miss the heck outta this house. And since a home is never really done, we thought it would be fun to include some things that could have been exciting to do down the line if we had stayed…
- turn the fireplace in the kitchen into a double-sided fireplace that also opens up into the living room (we needed a mason/architect since it would have been a load-bearing wall that we were altering)
- refinish the floors throughout the house in a richer mocha tone like the cork in the kitchen and laundry room for a more seamless effect (like our first house)
- paint the ceiling in the playroom a happy and playful color like soft teal
- redo the flooring in the sunroom (the beige tile was neutral and in good condition, but it wasn’t our favorite)
- convert our bedroom window that looks out onto the deck into a french door
- possibly tile the entire back wall of our bedroom sink nook with something dreamy and gleaming (we couldn’t decide if it would look too bathroomy in the bedroom so we went back and forth on this)
- retile our bathroom floor (maybe with gray hex tiles) and possibly reglaze the beige wall tile so it’s bright white (or add beadboard over it?)
- add raised bed gardens for vegetables, fruits, and herbs and build Clara a swingset (this is one of those bullets that we want to “bring with us” to the new house)
Here’s hoping the next owners pick up where we left off and we can house crash them someday!
Jess says
Wow, what a change, and in only 3 years! I noticed that nifty louvered panel on the ceiling in your hallway, do you guys have a monstrous whole house fan too? We just finished installing ours last night and it came with that exact same finish panel :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, yes! It’s giant! We painted it the same color as the ceiling to help it blend in a bit more.
xo
s
Amie says
You guys did a wonderful job of this house! Your style and function throughout is very fluid, and relaxed. I can’t wait to see how you transform your new place!
Sarah-Nadine says
Love the transformation of your house. It looks amazing now.
Also love how much the new house has already changed with the white trim/doors and new flooring.
Can’t wait what the new house will turn into. Good luck!
Karen L. says
Sooo happy for y’all as you make your move! Looks like the weather will be good as well, even if warmer than usual this time of year. I do understand the “bittersweet” feelings, but excitement as well. We are in our 11th house after moving a lot with my husband’s career. We always paused to say “Goodbye house” right before we pulled out of the driveway. Enjoy your new house with all the great potential for your delightful and inspiring touches!
YoungHouseLove says
So sweet! Sniffle.
xo
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CM says
WOW. So inspiring, you guys! I think this is my favorite post of yours ever. Incredible.
Kerry says
Gorgeous! Bravo! What a wonderful home you created.
My faves: the guestroom, the master sink/nook, the workshop and the deck. :)
Can’t wait for what’s next!
Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) says
I also took the time to patch and touch up paint all the holes in our old house before we left and thought I had totally done the new owners a favor. However, when I went back to the house to pick up some mail they were excited to take me through the house and show it off… and they had placed all of their furniture exactly as I had mine AND hung pictures in the exact same places! Very creepy/odd/weirdly flattering. LOL
YoungHouseLove says
That’s so funny! I would love to see how someone else might hang art in the frame hallway! When we look back at photos of the house during our walk through it turns out the previous owners had a little collage of art there, so it just looks like we added 100 more frames and called it good! Haha!
xo
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Notmyrealname says
Two reasons to be happy. 1. Another great post on YHL – I’m always happy about that! and 2. I found out I’m knocked up this morning. It’s too soon to tell people so I’m telling my fellow YHL readers anonymously. I don’t post very often so quit trying to guess who it is ;-). It’s our 2nd pregnancy and we’re hoping to see this one through to the end! Congrats on all the work on the house! xoxo
YoungHouseLove says
Wahooo! Congrats lady! That’s so exciting. All the best :)
xo
s
Linda G says
When you purchased your second house, you were so sure you wanted to enclose the carport to turn it into a garage I believe you made that part of the contingency to buy. Didn’t the previous homeowner put in extra cash so that you could close it in? Was it just cash removed from the price of the home and you simply benefit from it now or was there some sort of separate contract? Wouldn’t you technically be in breach of that portion?
YoungHouseLove says
They just offered up cash at closing to go towards enclosing the carport or any other fees a buyer might want to use it for (closing & moving costs, furniture and new appliances, etc). So there wasn’t a you-must-make-this-a-garage contract or anything, but they called it a “garage credit or furnishing/closing credit” since I think they knew folks would see that as a perk and possibly offer to buy their house because of it. We certainly appreciated it!
xo
s
Linda G says
Thank you for clarifying. I apologize if that question seemed mean, I was just curious about the legalese since I did think it was called something like a garage credit. As a homeowner who will have to sell her own house one day, I wonder about these things!
YoungHouseLove says
No worries at all Linda!
xo
s
Sara says
This is such a cool way to see what you have done with this house-I can’t wait to “see what happens!” Question, did you guys put together a before/after book when selling the “current home?” As a prospective buyer, that would have impressed the pants off of me (not that it already didn’t). Apologies if you answered this already. Cheers!
YoungHouseLove says
We left a few magazines out for the potential buyers to see (they had some B&A pics, and we wanted them to be fully aware that we have a blog and the house has been in mags). They seemed to like seeing that stuff!
xo
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Amanda says
You guys really did such an amazing job with this home. We’re in the process of trying to sell our house and for showings, I put together a photo album of the before, during & afters of what we’ve done in the last 5 years and to see that transformation, is it totally amazing.
I have to ask – I don’t know why – but for some reason I absolutely love your guest room. I think that is the room I am saddest to see you leave – will that be something you carry over to the next house or are you going to go in a different direction? There is just something about your guest room that makes me want to rent it for a night or duplicate it in my own home…… It’s just so cozy and inviting and cheerful and warm….
YoungHouseLove says
I think that room taught us that we love dark wall colors too, and that pops of color are fun for people who might be staying over for a night, so we think parts of that room will definitely influence our new house for sure. My mom was saying she’ll miss that room too (she probably stayed in there over a dozen times)!
xo
s
Evelina says
So the new buyers know that you have a blog? I bet they have read every single post about this house!! Do you know how they feel about it being famous?
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we disclosed that to everyone who was looking, just to be sure they were comfortable with photos of a house they might potentially buy being on the blog with our furnishings in it. They seem to really love the house and don’t mind the whole blog thing :)
xo
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M says
Yes it would be awesome to see a house crash of your first home.
Kay says
I feel like you guys deserve a victory lap or two to the tunes of “We Are the Champions.” This is amazing and you have completely transformed the space. Wow. I am so excited to see what you do with your new house!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much Kay!
xo
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Aimee says
You guys have done a lot of work! Makes me get teary how much love you guys have added to the house. Now on to spreading more love.
Amanda says
Wow, what a transformation! Can’t wait to see what the next house will become!
Here’s a random question for you guys… favorite cordless power drill? My husband has requested one for Father’s Day, but I have no idea about tools…
Thanks! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Ours is by Black & Decker from Home Depot. We’ve had it a while (don’t remember the model number or name) but it has been great!
xo
s
Sarah says
Hi, I wonder if you would be able to do a post on all of the DIY elements of this house that conveyed to the new lucky owners? So much of the work is quasi-built-in, did you bring any of it with you, or rather use it as selling points? If doing these sorts of upgrades weren’t your primary income generator, what elements would you have brought with you? I’m thinking of all the cool light fixtures, window treatments, etc.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, if you scroll back through the comments we’ve covered a lot of what’s staying back and why. We also will be doing a post on what money we put into the house vs. what we got out (once we move out) so that should be fun to put together like we did for our first house :)
xo
s
Tiffini S. says
Question: Do you ever feel squeamish about pointing out the serious neglect/flaws in the houses you are fixing up knowing that the previous owner (or their friends/family) might be reading the blog? You do use a light touch when writing about the inherited issues, but you are pointing out that the people who used to live here did xxxx thing (example: The animal smell in your new sunroom).
I don’t have near as much finesse, so if I were doing a blog I’d be all “THEIR DOG PEED EVERYWHERE!!!” so I do applaud you for your aplomb. Just something I’ve been wondering the last few years.
I think most of us are as thrilled about your new house as you are, by the way! Congrats!!
Tiff
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we definitely don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings but since the previous owners had a lot of things in their listing that indicated that they knew the house needed lots of work, it makes us feel better about saying “this house needs some love” :)
xo
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Michelle says
John and Sherry,
I’m not sure if others have noted on this as well since it doesn’t seem like another batch of approved comments have come through in awhile, so I apologize in advance if this has been beat to death already. In addition, I would like to first add that I don’t think anyone would say that you guys didn’t transform this house from when you first moved in – it’s obvious the amount of work you put into this house. However, it seems like a lot of the items you had listed (even just a few months ago in your February list update) have maanged to be deleted from the list so that you could mark all of your rooms and spaces as complete. In no way am I suggesting that you should stay in this house until they are all finished. Yet, it’s pretty misleading to say, “hey guys, look we finished EVERY space in this house in only 2.5 years (or however long it’s been).” In the February post you had the front yard at only 40% done and it doesn’t seem like there has been more plant transplanting done since then. Yes, I’m sure everyone is completely aware that you guys have been busy — but can you really mark it as done? Even the office was going to get a French door, the kitchen was going to get a penisula finish/paint job, the porch was going to get the concrete stained, I could go on.. but at this point, I’d rather not. Please don’t take this as snarky or mean-spirited. But for the rest of us who also put in nights and weekends into our houses while we have full time jobs away from the house, it’s nice to “keep it real” and rather than convienently take things off your list in order to mark them as complete. I understand that priorities change, but just months ago (even after you purchased the new house)you listed WAY more stuff on the ol’ list. I provided my actual email if you would rather send me an email, but I think an explanation would be helpful for everyone else as well.
YoungHouseLove says
You’re right, although things got added and removed from each list that we shared, some things fell off the list at the end – and we actually noticed that happened with our first house too! I think there’s a phenomenon that occurs towards the end of a home’s evolution and suddenly it’s a lot clearer what projects should be done and which ones are just extras that can fall away as rooms become more complete. We lived with the peninsula and over time it felt finished. We also realized that doors between the office and dining room might get in the way and look busy with the built ins – which is why they’re not on the list at the bottom. We just listed what we’d do if we stayed as it stood in our minds now (oh how we regret not refinishing those floors when we first moved in!) but we definitely would have added those other bullets if we still thought they were the way to go!
xo,
s
jenn says
i think the whole “complete” for each room is because they can’t change anything now that they’ve sold it. so sure they might of have a few ideas if moving wasn’t an option but it is so you have to wrap it up and call it a day. things are only “complete” because they have to be.
i’m sure there are tons of things they could change or add to the list but they’ve mentally checked out and to want to even list a house you have to do that and those little things aren’t as important anymore.
the points at the end are obviously just regrets that they really should have still done but are already moving on so too bad so sad.
i think people get way too mad at j&s when they change their minds or go a different direction than what they wrote here. nothing is permanent.
Becky says
Sort of disappointed that you are moving, but you do have a business to run.With only a handful of projects remaining, I understand.
Susan says
Is it weird that I’m going through some mourning stages now that your move into the new house is more imminent? Don’t get me wrong, I am doing cartwheels inside thinking about how awesome the new house is going to be… It is amazing how well you transformed the house together! I wish I were the new owner! Thank you for sharing the ride with us :)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Susan!
xo
s
Susan says
All I can say is WOW!
Kris says
I’m surprised at how emotional I am saying “goodbye” to a house I’ve never been to, owned by people I don’t know personally. It’s a wonderful house and was filled with love and great energy; what lucky people will be moving into a house so loved by you guys and all your readers. So looking forward to feeling the same way about the news house. Safe move, guys.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Kris. You’re so sweet.
xo
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KarenH. says
What a difference nearly 3 years makes, eh? You’re better folks than I am; I don’t think I could leave such an awesome and huge kitchen transformation so quickly :)
Can’t wait to see what you do with the new place.
Jeanna says
Thanks for the post! It really brings it home how much the house has changed since you moved in. You’re right, you do tend to forget because things feel like they have always been that way. And I just want to say, you guys rock! I cannot believe that with everything you need to do to move, you still have time to knock out a long post. Way to go!
Amy says
Hi Guys,
I was wondering about the hydrangeas you have on the back patio, do they always bloom in color? We bought 2 and recently planted them to honor the 2 miscarriages we had, and my MIL said they may not stay colored. I could just google it, but yours are so lush and pretty, I thought I’d ask.
Thanks,
Amy
YoungHouseLove says
They do seem to bloom in the same colors each year. I hear the color depends on how alkaline the soil is (and you can change it by pouring coffee ground or pickle juice in the soil).
xo
s
Karla says
Amy, I just wanted to tell you I’m sorry for the loss of your 2 babies and I love the idea of planting hydrangias! God Bless!
Elaine - Visual Meringue says
It’s been SO fun following along as you worked on this house. I started following your blog right after as you purchased it so feel like I know it so well! Bitter sweet to see it go but can’t wait to see what you do with the new place! Thanks for taking us all along for the ride :)
erin says
i’m in awe. this was kinda, nah, pretty amazing to see all the transformations! you guys rock!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Erin!
xo
s
Tara Grannemann says
I love the kitchen cabinets. Been looking at them all over the blog sphere for months. So, now that I am ready to take the leap and go for it, having them painted, where do I start looking for someone qualified to do this task for me. I can not do this as DIY. :( sorry.
Do i look for local ‘painters’? Ask at my Sherwin Williams store? Etc.
How long do yuo think it would take for a medium size kitchen cabinet project to take, for hire? And a price range, so I would know when I am getting suckered!
Thanks!
Love what you are doing!
Tara
YoungHouseLove says
I think it’s a great idea to ask for a recommendation for a painter from a local paint store. That’s how John’s sister found someone to paint some furniture for her and they did an expert job! I think most folks will just give you an estimate if you describe the job, but I’m afraid I have no idea what it would be. Good luck Tara!
xo
s
Lindsay L says
What kind of bushes are those on the side? back? of your house in the exterior pictures. The pink and white colorful bushes? Love them!
YoungHouseLove says
They’re azaleas.
xo
s
Jamie M says
Are you taking any of your light fixtures with you? (Like the clothespin one??) or are they all staying behind?
We just bough our first house and I cannot wait to move in and start making it our own. Thanks for all the inspiration.
YoungHouseLove says
If you scroll back in the comments there’s info on that for ya :)
xo
s
Traci says
It is amazing how much different the new house looks with just the white trim and the new floors. Can’t wait to see what all you guys have in store in the future!
Kimberly says
This is a random question, but do you leave the nicer knobs you added to the bathroom vanity and other drawers when you move out, or will you take them with you? I’ve often wonder about this when I think about replacing the plain Jane knobs on my bathroom vanity.
YoungHouseLove says
Those stay since they’re attached and we showed the house with them. If you want to keep yours I’d switch them out for something basic before you put your house on the market so the replacements are all that potential buyers have seen :)
xo
s
Ashley says
Thank you so much for the listy! I’ll miss checking in on your former home but am so excited to see all of the wonderful things you do to your new home! :o)
AnnMarie says
Do you guys feel pressured to redecorate completely? It will be sad to say goodbye to some of those awesome window treatments, but I know you’ll wow us with whatever comes next!
AnnMarie says
Ok nm!, just read through some of the other comments…. clearly after the fact!
YoungHouseLove says
I think we just love DIY so it’s fun to us. We did this as a hobby for years before it was a job, so I think it’s just what we like to do. Sort of like how other folks might like knitting or sewing (haha, we all know I’m not crazy about sewing yet…).
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McKenzie says
We just met with our realtor last night to sign the final paper work to get this baby on the market! We have spent the last 3 years remodeling it and I think I have realized I will never quite feel done. :) We recently found out we are adding a second bambino to the family and we are just plain out of room! Anyways, my question is do you think it would be a good idea to put together a little photo album of before and after pictures? Our realtor said to type of a list of “talking points” or things we have done to have on the counter during open house. Do you think pictures would be more telling? I have never sold a house before and really am not sure the best approach.
Thanks for the advice! I am excited about all the new doors that seem to be opening themselves for us!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, I’d do photos along with bullets of things that you love/have improved. Pics are worth a thousand words!
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Nikki Kelly says
It’s so exciting/sad to see you leaving your house so soon and just as it was seeming like you were wrapping things up! I know it will be more fun to watch you guys do this all over again, but I do have one question for you. The’s a few functional or pretty difficult items that I’m wondering if you’ll leave or take with you. Examples: clothespin chandelier, washer/dryer, built in desk, the rock box, and of course Clara’s capis chandelier. I think a post about what you’re leaving behind and how you feel about that would be very interesting! Good luck getting those floors in!
Nikki Kelly
YoungHouseLove says
If you scroll back through the comments I chatted about that stuff a few times so hopefully it’s all there for ya :)
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Vanessa Rodriguez says
Oops…pressed send before I was done..meant to say that I hope your move goes better than John’s move of the wood!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha thanks Vanessa!
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Tricia R. says
I just shared this on my facebook page. I’m very, very impressed. Great job!!!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Tricia!
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Meredith Jones says
It inspires me when I see your McListerson! I need to get crackin on more projects around here! It’s quite amazing all the work you did to your place in the short time you lived there. CANNOT even wait to see the new place as it comes along! There’s already a big difference already from what you’ve done upstairs! :D
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says
I knew you guys had done a lot but seeing it listed like this is overwhelming! You guys did a ton!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Krystle!
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katalina says
wow!
Can you bring any lighting with you…especially the pin clothes one I love?
John isn’t leaving his instagram photo board in the basement is he?
can you bring your penny tile!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, the things will come off the board downstairs (but the board itself will stay since it’s attached) and all of the lighting also stays since it’s attached as well. I wish I could bring the penny tile though! Haha!
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Olusola says
Wow! You’ve come a long way babes :)
Question for you if you don’t mind, how did you maintain the “parquet???” floor in your living room and hallway (the square wood thingie). I have the same floors in my 50+ years old home and I’d hate to ruin them out of ignorance. Thanks
YoungHouseLove says
We just treated them like hardwoods so we used mild Mrs Meyers soap and a damp cloth to clean them every once in a while but didn’t get them too wet (lots of water + wood floors can be bad).
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JenWoodhouse.com says
Wow, you guys are workhorses! Amazing how much you accomplished in so little time! Did you guys sell your house already? If so, congrats! Looking forward to seeing what magic you create in the new one!
If you’re ever in Nashville, come crash our house!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Jen! We did sell our house, and we’re moving out this weekend! It’s all a whirlwind! We’d love to see you in Nashville sometime!
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Annelise in Edmonds says
AMAZING the work you have done! Everytime I read your blog I’m inspired to start making some serious changes at my boyfriend’s house (where I hope to move in the near future). I just have a hard time convincing him of my ideas and that it is possible to do things affordably (I use you as an example all the time and he went with me to the Tacoma book signing, so he knows). He gets very grouchy when I bring up ideas and suggestions on what we can do. I think my first goal is to put together a “Listy McListerson” with him so we can organize our thoughts and each of our ideas and desires, then take it one step at a time. I will always remember John saying “just do something”.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw Annelise! It was so nice to meet you and John’s totally right. Sometimes you just have to jump in and do something. Gotta start somewhere! All the best!
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Addie says
Incredible! I’m just amazed at seeing what you’ve accomplished in a few short years, and I’m so excited about the new house. It seems like it needs more TLC than this house did when you moved in, but maybe that’s only in hindsight…
One request–will you please add some pics of the fireplace remodel to the “house tour” tab? It’s such an incredible remodel, and I want to be able to find it again when I’m ready to do one! :)
Best of luck in the new house!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s an awesome idea! I’ll have to add those in asap!
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lesley mcquade says
stunning transformation … seeing it all together in one post is really unbelievable … fabulous work!
best of luck in the new house
Laure Gill says
Job WELL DONE!! I love your house and you’re joyful, young decorating! I can’t wait to see the new house unfold. Thank you for sharing your adventures, I love your blog!!
Rachel says
It has been amazing watching this house transform since you’ve moved in! I am excited to see what happens with your new house! I wish I had half the talent and eye for home decor that you guys do! Our house is such a mish-mosh of stuff!
Hayley says
As a relative newcomer to the blog, seeing all of this in one place was both amazing and overwhelming! Which is, coincidentally, how I often feel about home DIY projects. When you guys were beginners, did you ever feel daunted by your projects? What did you do to combat the feeling–YouTube tutorials, books? Congrats on the new house; looking forward to further inspiration!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we still feel daunted sometimes! But breaking things down into smaller bite-sized projects seems to make things less intimidating, and we love youtube and google for the help they can turn up!
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Nicole Y. says
Will you guys update the house tour page soon? Wow having three houses under your belt will generate a lot of house comparison posts. And I can’t wait to see you guys house crash the first one!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, we’ll have to add a button for the new one and change the label that says current house. It’s going to feel weird I think!
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Laurel says
Wow that hallway looks so much better! Nice work!