I spent almost four hours writing this post last night in a hotel room only to discover it wasn’t saving properly and I lost it all, every single word (and most of the images too!) So, now this post is going to contain a lot fewer words than it originally had and will just contain the downstairs and then tomorrow or Wednesday I will post the upstairs.
Between moving and a ton of traveling for the holidays the last two months have been an absolute whirlwind. I am so looking forward to getting back into a routine and truly getting settled into our new home. We have shared a few posts of our new home (the entryway, living room and master bedroom) but before we share any more spaces we thought it would be nice to do one final wrap-up type post of our last home with all of the before and afters and all of the source lists in one place.
First off is our kitchen and family room! This is one long room and the kitchen side of it was one of our biggest projects. To keep costs down we split it up into two phases and kept the existing layout and simply removed the set of cabinets over the peninsula to open the room up and then painted the rest of the cabinets. We then added new hardware, appliances and lighting. And then a year later for phase two we replaced the counters, sink, faucet and added a subway tile backsplash.
Here are some before and afters of the kitchen and family room:
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Detailed Source List:
Cabinet Color- Winter Gates in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Wall Color- Horizon in Eggshell by Benjamin Moore Trim Color – Simply White in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Door Color – Mopboard Black in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Rug – Rug Studio (can also be found here). All appliances are Whirlpool and were purchased at Lowe’s during their Memorial Day Sale Hood – Custom Built Farmhouse Sink – Signature Hardware (similar size and style here) Faucet – Wayfair Backsplash – purchased from McKenzie Restoration (but just basic white subway tile that can be purchased pretty much anywhere) Counters – Honed Carrara Marble Hardware – Home Depot (think they were by Martha Stewart) Counter Height Stools – World Market Mug Holder – World Market Menu Chalkboard – Dear Lillie (no longer for sale) Pendants – Birch Lane Circular Mirror –Painted Fox Home Rolling Wooden Horse- HomeGoods Metal Baskets – Joss and Main (don’t think they carry them anymore though) Canisters – wedding gift – Williams-Sonoma Knife Set – Target Marble Rolling Pin and Board – Sur La Table Table – Pier 1 years ago and has since been painted in Winter Gates by Benjamin Moore Three Tiered Stand – Painted Fox Polka Dot Bowls – Painted Fox Metal Chairs – Arhuas Slipcovered Dining Chairs – IKEA Oversized Chalkboard – made by me, you can read more about it here X Sideboard – made by me, you can read more about it here Wooden Box – HomeGoods Bottle Caddy – HomeGoods Plaid Mixing Bowls – TargetBottles – Mineral Water from Fresh Market Crackle Bucket/Planter – Birch Lane Antlers – World Market Striped Roman Shade in Window above Sink – made by me, you can read more about it here. Little Deer Head – Dear Lillie Painted Fox Collection Little Sheep Head – Dear Lillie Painted Fox Collection Blue Vase – Birch Lane
(Family Room side in background of photos) Mirror – Painted Fox Rocking Horse – gift from my mom (from RH Baby and Child) similar one can be found here Fireplace Color – Winter Gates in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Artwork above sofa – was a gift Sofa – 94″ Emory Sofa in Deso Sand from Arhaus Furniture Rug in Family Room- The Nellie Rug from Birch Lane Stone Colored Pillows of Sofa – Armelle Pillow Covers from Birch Lane Other Pillows on Sofa – HomeGoods Slipcovered Wingback Chairs by Fireplace – Savvy Home and Garden 6 or 7 years ago Pillows on Chairs – HomeGoods Blanket on Chair and Sofa – HomeGoods Lamp – Aidan Gray during a 75% clearance sale 8 or 9 years ago Lamp Shade – HomeGoods Milk Bottle Vase – Painted Fox Metal Sphere – Target (similar here) Script Chairs – TJMaxx TV Console – Antique shop in Camden, SC about 8 years ago Frames above chairs – tutorial here Drapery Panels – IKEA Ritva Panels Drapery Rods – Lowe’s Sconces – RH Baby and Child Gray Tufted Ottoman – We built it. You can read more about it here. Flush Mount – Lowe’s
And our pantry before and after:
Source List:
Trim Color- Simply White Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Wall Color- Horizon in Eggshell by Benjamin Moore Doors – Mopboard Black in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Wallpaper – Wayfair – Imperial Modern Damask in Blue Top Shelf – Cereal Containers – World Market Second Shelf – Both Baskets and Colander – HomeGoods Third Shelf – Basket, Tall Spaghetti Container and Wood Crate – HomeGoods Bow Tie Pasta Jars – Wold Market Fourth Shelf – Baskets – HomeGoods, Cookie Jar – Target, Granola – Lena’s Amish Granola Fifth Shelf – Basket – HomeGoods, White Container – Target Floor – Both Baskets – HomeGoods Stool – HomeGoods
Next we will move to our entryway. Here it is the day we moved in:
And here is what it looked like after having the wallpaper removed and lots and lots and lots of painting. We also replaced the runner, light fixture and added a gallery wall.
Here is is before looking at it from the opposite direction:
and here is an after:
And here is one last before angle of this space. This angle is if you are standing in the doorway of the dining room:
And here is what it looks like now:
Source List:
Wall Color – Moonshine in Matte Finish (BM)
Trim Color – Simply White in Semi-gloss Finish (BM)
Door Color – Mopboard Black in Semi-gloss Finish (BM)
Aqua Pitcher – Joss and Main (flowers are from our butterfly bush)
Runner – RugsUSA (can’t remember what pattern it was, but when I get a chance will try to look it up and add it in later)
Painting – Gift
Frames – Ribba from Ikea in an array of sizes
Hat – Joyfolie
Scarves – Joyfolie
Next up is our dining room. The first year we painted the walls and trim and added the chandelier. This year we painted the walls a darker color, built a new dining room table and shelving system and added some new chairs to the side and ends and then then next year we painted the walls white and added a few other touches like a large wooden cupboard which is one of my favorite pieces we own. These photos were from this year:
Next up we have our den/study. This room I kept the dark wood trim for the first couple of years. I have always loved the look of a dark wood study. However, because of how this room sat, it always felt a little disjointed from the rest of the house and didn’t flow as nicely having different colored trim and doors to the rest of the downstairs because it was the first room you saw when you came through the front door and it flowed into our family room so we finally decided to pull the trigger and make it feel more cohesive with the rest of the house and I am so glad we did. Some day I would love to have a study or den with some darker wood but it would need to be a little more tucked away. To still keep the cozy and masculine feel we painted the walls a very dark chocolate brown and I really was happy with how they turned out.
And here is a before of the downstairs powder room:
and here it what it looked like after we did a little mini makeover on it:
Sources:
Trim Color – Simply White in Semi-gloss Finish Wallpaper – Graphic Trellis Wallpaper (can be found here) Beadboard Wallpaper – Allen and Roth from Lowe’s Vanity Color – Shenandoah Taupe (think it was in a matte finish because that was what I had on hand, if I were purchasing it new would have gone with semi-gloss for this) Hardware for Vanity – Home Depot
Vanity top and sink – Evercor in Aspen from Lowe’s Faucet – American Standard from Lowe’s
Mirror – HomeGoods
Bird Print – Savvy Home and Garden in Williamsburg Soap and Lotion – HomeGoods Sconces – they were the original ones here just spray painted with oil rubbed bronze Pitcher with Flowers – Pottery Barn Jar with Cotton Balls – Juliska
And next up is the laundry room:
This was just a quick fix to make it more functional and we never got around to adding a more permanent counter top or floors.
Sources:
Wallpaper – Wallpaper Direct Trim – Simply White in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Cabinet Color – London Fog in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore Baskets – HomeGoods Chalkboard Sign – HomeGoods Bag – was a gift from my aunt Hamper – HomeGoods Mini Chandelier – Lowe’s Washer and Dryer – Lowe’s Vase Holding Flowers from our Yard – Emma pitcher from Pottery Barn Fabric for curtain hiding trash can – Joann Fabric Floor – Peel and Stick from Lowes (can’t find the name brand or color info)
Hall ClosetAnd here is our downstairs hall closet. I wish I had some before shots of this. It was such a grungy beat up looking space. I don’t think the walls had been even painted in over 30 years. Adding some fun wallpaper and basic organization pieces helped tidy it up quite a bit!
Source List:
Wallpaper – Wallpaper Direct – Hampstead in Ink Door Color – Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Trim Color – Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Baskets on the right – Handled Storage Basket in the small size by Birch Lane White shoe stand on the right – Target Baskets on ground – HomeGoods Shoes on basket – Joyfolie Basket on top shelf – Ikea Cowboy Boots – Sheplers Hooks – Ikea Frame – World Market Print – Dear Lillie Hoodies – Evy’s Tree Scarf – Penni Blue Knits Hat and scarf on door – J.Crew
Well, that’s it for now seeing how I am out of time. I only had an hour instead of the four that I spent last night. I hope that you all have an amazing Monday!
9 thoughts on “A Final Before and After of the Downstairs of Our Last House”
Loved seeing all the beautiful transformations to your old home. You made a swan out of an ugly duckling for sure. I know your knew home will be just as amazing. Happy New Year. Kris
I have been following your posts/transformations for some time now…love the end results! (Curious…how have you found the rug (damask) in your family room to hold up? I've seen lots of commentary re: shedding/'fuzz balls' happening with similar rugs….) I so look forward to following your journey in your new home and wish you nothing but happy memories in the years ahead!
Thank you! Jenni says that one didn't shed at all (it is a thinner rug with a raised design). The original wool one she had there shed quite a bit the first month (which is normal for wool rugs), but they never had any issues with it after that. They later moved it to there guest room when they found this one!
Hope this helps!
-Jason
An amazing and inspirational transformation! Such wonderful spaces created with great vision. I love the restoration and refreshing, and I'm sure the new owners are greatly blessed by it. Looking forward to Part Two and to the reveal of your new home. Blessings!
You create beauty which I experience as profound and moving.
Loved the kitchen. Thinking about painting my cabinets white. How difficult was it to paint the cabinets. People have indicated that it may be more cost effective to just replace them. I'm at a lose. Thanks
Wait wait a second, Jenn- you lived in Colonial Williamsburg, then moved, and now you moved AGAIN? Is that what I am reading correctly? I was sorta absent for a while from blogdom – I became a grandma and life changed in such a wonderful way- but trying to catch up and need to get this straight.
So, if you've moved – where to? What's up? Or if you haven't and this is just putting the changes all together in a nice write-up, it makes sense. Just trying to make sure I know.
These before and afters are amazing. You must thrive on stress though if you have moved again, seriously.
Loved seeing all the beautiful transformations to your old home. You made a swan out of an ugly duckling for sure. I know your knew home will be just as amazing. Happy New Year.
Kris
I have been following your posts/transformations for some time now…love the end results! (Curious…how have you found the rug (damask) in your family room to hold up? I've seen lots of commentary re: shedding/'fuzz balls' happening with similar rugs….) I so look forward to following your journey in your new home and wish you nothing but happy memories in the years ahead!
Thank you! Jenni says that one didn't shed at all (it is a thinner rug with a raised design). The original wool one she had there shed quite a bit the first month (which is normal for wool rugs), but they never had any issues with it after that. They later moved it to there guest room when they found this one!
Hope this helps!
-Jason
An amazing and inspirational transformation! Such wonderful spaces created with great vision. I love the restoration and refreshing, and I'm sure the new owners are greatly blessed by it. Looking forward to Part Two and to the reveal of your new home. Blessings!
You create beauty which I experience as profound and moving.
Loved the kitchen. Thinking about painting my cabinets white. How difficult was it to paint the cabinets. People have indicated that it may be more cost effective to just replace them. I'm at a lose. Thanks
Wait wait a second, Jenn- you lived in Colonial Williamsburg, then moved, and now you moved AGAIN? Is that what I am reading correctly? I was sorta absent for a while from blogdom – I became a grandma and life changed in such a wonderful way- but trying to catch up and need to get this straight.
So, if you've moved – where to? What's up? Or if you haven't and this is just putting the changes all together in a nice write-up, it makes sense. Just trying to make sure I know.
These before and afters are amazing. You must thrive on stress though if you have moved again, seriously.
What size are your pendants ???
Hi! I believe they are Medium.
-Jason