Making a House our Home

In case you missed it, here are some pictures that show all the amazing work my hubby has been doing on this home of ours.  I wanted to share it here on the blog because the photos no longer exist on Facebook (here's why), and because I'm hoping to pin some of the images in the hopes of helping others who are in the middle of remodeling/decorating via Pinterest.  Enjoy!

Our new home!  Loving our burnt orange doors, which perfectly matched the fall leaves this year.

Entrance Before

After - With completed siding, new paint, and new screen door.

Foyer Before

After - New paint, entryway accessories.

Living Room, looking into Dining Before

After - Blessed with beautiful hand-me-downs.

Loving the custom shelves my husband made for us, Pinterest inspired.

Kitchen Before

After - Lots of white paint.  Still so much work to be done.

Bedroom Before - Completely not finished.

After - With carpet, paint, etc.

Our double master closets - His and Hers

Neutral Bedroom Before

Girls' Room After

Giant Upstairs Bedroom Before

Boy's Room After

Bath Before

Curtains and towels make a world of difference.


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