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Old house to new

8 years ago
I would really like some advice on this renovation. We are basically changing everything from ceilings to walls. So I would like some ideas on paint colors. Kitchen, den and dining rooms will all be open. But the kitchen is in the middle of the house. Next to it will be a game room with a pool table. All on one level with many windows looking out to the backyard with a pool.
We have a architect for inside and outside.
Part of the house is on a slab and the other a crawl space.
The outside of the house will not be changed much. Maybe just the front door area.
I currently have a home with darker colors and cabinets. Custom walnut kitchen cabinets and antique dark oak flooring.
So I would like to go Way lighter !
Please note one of the fireplaces will be gone and the other one will be totally changed.
I’m not big on to much color with things that are permanent.
Help ! Also ceiling will be higher.

Comments (9)

  • 8 years ago

    First things in the dumpster would be those light fixtures and the blue and white drapes in the entry & 'front' room.

    Next to go would be the blue ceiling and the arches over the cabinets flanking the stone fireplace. And the blue paint behind the shelves.

    Then the arches. Squared-up openings, front door, fireplace. After that, I could live with what's there.

  • 8 years ago

    Hire a Designer. Your needs are not tweaks. You need quite a bit of design work. Before you do anything.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks and sorry it took so long to get back. Yes we are pretty much gutting the inside. Ceiling are in bad shape because the wooden roof. We have an architect plans are almost complete.
    Btw all the blue will be gone
    We are going to return this house to a beautiful sprawling ranch house with a kick of modern.
    Add an addition and opening it up ! I’m super excited can’t wait to get started.
  • 7 years ago
    We tried to save the main part of this house. But after several drawings and many months. We have decided to start all over with a totally new house. Next week we should get our plans. It has really helped us to figure out what we really want.
    A one level U shaped house on this great corner lot. I can’t wait to get started!!
  • 7 years ago
    Wow! I would NOT have guessed the inside pictures came from a house that looks like that (or did look like that) on the outside!
  • 7 years ago
    No it looked like this. Thanks
  • 7 years ago
    Ooohhh - that makes much more sense lol
  • 7 years ago
    Instead of a remodel the house will be new. Here is the plans some will be changing. Master bath changes to a shower and free standing tub with steam in closed in glass. Closet will change also. Square footage will be the same 5,512 with out 3 car garage. One level home with limestone outside (thick mortar) board and batten. Black windows and cedar columns metal standing seam roof.
    Modern farm house ?? But inside I don’t want to do to much farm house. All walls will be 10ft main room 15 with beams. Doors will be a combo of barn sliders and regular 8ft doors.
    My question is can there be to much shiplap ??
    And has anyone done a board and batten wall ?
    Thanks I really like the look but worried to do to much.