I have been waiting so long to finally get to “tour” you through This Old Victorian. However, doing said tour in blog post form is a bit more challenging than I thought. Hence it’s taken me more than a week to get this all together! Remember Instagram was barely a…
The House That Colour Built is our new favourite home reno Instagram follow.
Just when you thought we'd left you hanging... we're back!!! Our BIG REVEAL of House 13 STARTS NOW and she's our biggest project yet! We're kicking off Episode One with the Pool and Pool house. We created this to be the ultimate entertaining space that doubles as a guest house when the party kicks
This former church in Denver's Cherry Creek North neighborhood was transformed into a 5,294-square-foot single-family home with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wine cellar and a media room. --Sushil Cheema, 04/13/11
The designer Matilda Goad has spent the last two years turning a typical London house in to an imaginative, stylish home packed with clever and unexpected ideas
In the dining room, under one of six large industrial skylights, one of the massive hearths is ornamented with a single red tile.
The alternate title for this post could have been 'Building Another Bookcase', but where's the fun in that? Let's start with the finished product and get it out of the way. When we first added the second floor, I was totally all about a long row of pretty, white pickets and a monstrously beautiful newel post at the top of the stairs. But then a couple things popped into my brains: 1. I have a pretty good fear of heights and I just didn't like seeing the drop all the way down to the first floor. 2. It wasn't particularly original or practical to do the picket thing. The beauty of choosing to do all of the interior trim work ourselves means we can do whatever the heck we want (within building code, of course). John wanted to do a regular half-wall, but he knew I wasn't going to be down with that. It needed to be special and meaningful for our family and considering our massive book collection, the bookcase wall idea seemed like a total given. We did this particular project quite a while ago, so my photos are pretty sparse, but I did manage to get a few. We began with a safety hazard. That's it. Just a couple 2x10's nailed up. Scary. The boys weren't allowed to go up there without one of us, so I didn't have to worry about one of them taking a nose dive. John then built some bases out of 2x4 lumber and screwed them into the floor. And this is where the picture taking practically stopped. Wop. Wop. Just to give you an idea, we built the frame of the bookshelf and I made a counter-like top out of PureBond plywood, which sanded and stained beautifully. I then put pine planks on the back of the unit and stained those, as well. Nevermind that side bit of trim, I was testing out ideas for finishing the sides. The next step was building shelves and I did them exactly like the sunroom/family room unit. Finished with a couple coats of paint and a whole whack of caulk. And this is what she looks like right this very moment. Taken at night. With a camera phone. Yes, I know, I spoil you. Apparently, I kinda gave up on styling the bookcase once I got to the end. Looks like I was just shoving books in there. Which is probably exactly what I was doing. I love all of the color and texture that it lends to an otherwise neutral hallway and yes, books are decorations to me.
We’re all lining up to be the first guests to stay at Lou’s place… and you’ll see why when we show you her guest accommodation. The dreamiest bedroom leads on to the dreamy guest bathroom, complete with double showers. Lucky she’s added enough wardrobe space to let us stay for weeks #winkwink
Fresh as a Daisy You might be thinking it’s too early to start Spring cleaning…we simply disagree. This is the time we love to refresh, rejuvenate, and revive! I personally love refreshing my home (when I have a home— Cotswolds Countryhouse is so close!) from my wardrobe to the bathroom. Since the
I must confess I miss my (now sold) family home immensely. I never thought I’d be someone who’d missed an inanimate…
Just when you thought we'd left you hanging... we're back!!! Our BIG REVEAL of House 13 STARTS NOW and she's our biggest project yet! We're kicking off Episode One with the Pool and Pool house. We created this to be the ultimate entertaining space that doubles as a guest house when the party kicks
If you're looking for inspiration on how to redecorate or are a sucker for good interior design, you're going to love this subreddit. Hell, you'll probably enjoy it even if you're just bored and randomly scrolling through the Internet.
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Incredibly clever use of space
Birds, butterflies and beetles are among the many vibrant creatures adorning the walls of this Victorian house in west London.
Our home is slowly coming together and this space turned out better than imagined. It's light, airy and functional! Check out the full entryway reveal!
Don't you just love a good home renovation? I do too. After the projects are completed, & the house is clean and put back together. Let me take you on a tour and show you last year's home renovations.
This lovely home was in need of a facelift. It hadn't been updated since the 90's and it was time for a change. View before and after photos.
A few months ago, I shared a peek at our latest project. I share a few more about our plans to restore an almost 100-year-old home.
I have been waiting so long to finally get to “tour” you through This Old Victorian. However, doing said tour in blog post form is a bit more challenging than I thought. Hence it’s taken me more than a week to get this all together! Remember Instagram was barely a…
5 of the easiest budget friendly renovation tips that help you save money for every home project you take on
After renovating our 1970s home last year I learned a lot of important lessons. Here are home renovation tips I wish someone told me about
Name: Chris and Amber Earl Location: North Hollywood, CA Size: 1,190 square feet Years lived in: 2 years Amber met Chris at a mutual friend’s BBQ and she admits it took her forever to notice him but once she did she was done for. Chris grew up in Papua New Guinea and is a talented woodworker and chef and Amber is a fashion rep who grew up in SoCal.
The House That Colour Built is our new favourite home reno Instagram follow.
I'm sharing my top tips for attempting DIY projects in your homes, while keeping resale in mind.When performing any projects, consider resale value down the line. Even if it’s not on your mind—for the time being—thoughtful renovations will boost the value of your home and help you out in the long run.
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Just when you thought we'd left you hanging... we're back!!! Our BIG REVEAL of House 13 STARTS NOW and she's our biggest project yet! We're kicking off Episode One with the Pool and Pool house. We created this to be the ultimate entertaining space that doubles as a guest house when the party kicks
The speedy house renovation of Elise Cook and her husband Domenic Palumbo. Turning an old 70s brick house into a white weatherboard dream home. Before and Afters and home styling tips.
This former church in Denver's Cherry Creek North neighborhood was transformed into a 5,294-square-foot single-family home with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wine cellar and a media room. --Sushil Cheema, 04/13/11
Simple ways to save big when you’re remodeling on a budget.
If you’ve been following me for a while, or if you are new here it is easy to see that one of the most loved pieces in my home is my blue arch hutch. It is also one of the number 1 questions that I receive in my DM’s is WHAT COLOR IS THAT!??! As
Sarah-Jane and Matt’s house was built in the 1940s and extended in the 1960s. They stripped the house back and transformed it from a soulless box to a cheery, light filled home on a budget of just £25K. This included all the building materials, trades people, furniture and a hefty dose of graft from the ...
