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!
JulieW says
I noticed you didn’t have any door knobs on the door yet. I hope you get glass/glass looking door knobs. That would be so pretty.
YoungHouseLove says
I have been stalking doorknob options lately! It’s so much fun!
xo
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katelyn says
I’m in a glass case of emotion!!!
But seriously. You guys! This is simply amazing.
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahaha!
xo
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Megan @Rappsody in Rooms says
So fun to look back at your progress with the house. What a transformation! Gosh, if it get me a little misty eyed thinking about it I don’t know how you all are feeling!
MJandPatrick says
I bet someone has already asked this or you’ve already answered…. I’m excited to find out what route you’re going to go with as far as decor with the new house. I know your style has evolved from your first one, I’m looking forward to you sharing your thoughts and ideas on the overall style direction :). Congrats on the new house!
YoungHouseLove says
We can’t wait to see where we end up! We’re thinking since the new house is more classic there will be more of that but still casual and fun pops of color in with lots of white and neutral textures. Ahh, can’t wait!
xo
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Laura says
You did amazing things to transform that house! I bet it feels good leaving it much better then you found it….I love the idea of restoring and preserving existing homes. And, judging by that top picture, you have already started restoring and making amazing improvements to your new house and you haven’t even moved in yet! Kudos to you guys! I have one question: You have such nice appliances (kitchen/laundry) …Did you sell them with the house or are you taking them with you?
YoungHouseLove says
Those are typically sold with the house in our area (when someone wants to buy a turn-key house they want it to be move-in ready) – so we sold all of ours with the house.
xo
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Jessica says
This is going to sound stupid. I don’t know if you guys watched The Office, but I did, religiously. When it went off two weeks ago I was blubbering like a small child on my couch, touched by the retrospective and how affected the actors were. Well, I started reading your blog the month that you moved into this house (thanks to the Nate Berkus show repeats). Mind you, I read through a large amount of archives to see what you’d done with your old house and loved it, but literally watching almost every day of this house come around makes me kinda emotional that you’re leaving it. Don’t get me wrong, I am super pumped to watch your new house unfold (super. pumped.), but I just looked at all the progress photos and thought, “I’m going to be the weirdest of the weird if I tear up at them moving out of this house.” Just know that so many of us are cheering you on and truly sharing this with you like you’re old friends. Thank goodness you’re a real life couple, losing Jim and Pam on The Office hurt my heart- haha! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahaha! I know what you mean about watching a show end and crying. Dude, I cried when I heard rumors that this might be the last season of Dexter!
xo
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Martin says
That kitchen reno still blows my mind every time I see before and after pics. It was amazing to ‘watch’ it happen. :)
Lauren @ The Highlands Life says
I love this. It’s so awesome to see where y’all started and then ended up. I’ve loved this journey. Thanks for sharing so much of your life with us. It’s fun to have a peek.
Laura C says
Wow – this really shows how much you two have managed to accomplish in a relatively short period of time. You should be proud of yourselves!
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
You two put so much love into your home :) Can’t wait to see the plans you have for the new one. Congrats!! xo Kristin
Debbie C says
Wow…so amazing to see how much work you’ve put into this house! Such a difference! No surprise you found a buyer so quick. :)
Letitia says
This may be a dumb question, but are you leaving all of the new light fixtures and curtain roads? Or bringing them with you?
YoungHouseLove says
Those stay since they’re attached (there’s more info in the comments on that if you’d like to scroll back) :)
xo
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Kathryn says
I’m sure someone has already asked, but are you guys taking your light fixtures? And is it extra hard to part with the changes you had just made, like the pergola or Clara’s BG room? I would be so bummed to have just finished and then have to leave it before you can really enjoy it. Will you straight up copy any of your current rooms/colors/styles in the new house? I know that’s 3 questions, but I was too sad to ask when you first posted the news. :( I’ll really miss house #2.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, you can scroll back through the comments for the answer to both of those first two questions. And since the new house is differently sized and we love to switch things around we’re sure every room will evolve and feel different than the other house, just like our second house ended up being so different than our first one :)
xo
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Jenna says
Such an amazing job. I’ve read for a year or more now and it was fun to walk down memory lane with you in your current house. You guys invested so much time, energy, and love and it really shows. The transformation is amazing! I’m sure it’s bittersweet to leave this house and I’m so very excited to see what you do at the new house!
Rebecca says
It’s really refreshing to see shorter and to the point posts! I’m not sure if it’s a by-product of being reaaaaally busy, or it just felt right for this post, but I love it! :-)
Needle little Balance says
My favourite transformation would be your kitchen. Such a difference! And the deck. And the master bath nook. The guestroom reminds me why it´s great that we all have different tastes. While I would never consider a teal colored room myself -and I love teal- it makes me think outside the box and I appreciate that. Don´t know if that makes sense? ;)
nick says
on the subject of “raised planter beds”–so much easier to fart with than an in-ground garden if you’ve got an uneven lot that doesn’t drain well (personal rotten experience)…looking foward to seeing john work on that swingset :)
(postscript: the kitchen transformation still gets me every time. the difference is just insane.)
Jessica says
hahaha no offense, nick, but reading “so much easier to fart with” made me laugh out loud. gotta love typos! :)
nick says
HAH. no typo. it’s a bit of a family joke where fart is a nice alternative for something horrendously less appropriate :p
Penny says
Haha. We are familiar with this expression at our house. “KIDS, QUIT FARTING AROUND OVER THERE.”
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! My dad says that!
xo
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Pru says
Questions – what if any things that are on the line beyond furniture will you take with you? The clothespin light fixture? the builtin desks (those were such awesome supports you found!) The birdcages? The kitchen hanging lamps?
When we bought our place I specifically cited the roman shades as ‘fixtures’ I wanted the previous owners to leave. Lo and behold when they left I got to examine them and…hem tape. Very easy to have done myself but I never have in 5 years. Sometimes things just work.
YoungHouseLove says
The birdcages are coming since they’re decor and not attached lighting or built-ins, but the rest stays with the house (you can scroll back in the comments for more info on that :)
xo
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Kayla says
It is so amazing what you guys have done with this house! My DIY fire has been lit. I can’t wait to follow you from the beginning as you make your new house a home!
Stephanie says
Just WOW! Amazing to see all the work you did.
Olivia says
Truly impressive. The people who bought your house are soooo lucky!
Sally says
I love, love, love the transformation of the carport! Makes me want a pergola somewhere!
Plein Jane says
Are you taking Clara’s rock box with you? And, if so, who gets to lift that sucker up?! :^)
YoungHouseLove says
Nope, that’s built-in so it stays with the house.
xo
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Erin says
Bravo! Looking at it all together is a great tour and transformation. The new owners are very lucky!
Patti says
What a trasformation! It’s so amazing to see all you have done in one post like this. And can I just say you’ve helped me be a little more courageous in my own DIY adventures so thank you! Can’t wait to see what you guys accomplish in the new house!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Patti! All the best with everything!
xo
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Elizabeth says
The new flooring looks great! And it’s amazing to see the before/after pictures of House #2’s yard – maybe I missed them somewhere down the line, but what a difference!
kathy from ct says
Wow, when you see ALL the work you’ve done, must be a little difficult to walk away. But, Oh the work that’s ahead of you. Puts the “Young” in YHL.
Sidebar, recently met someone while swimming in Jamaica and she was from Richmond. We both talked about your fabulous blog – such a small world.
YoungHouseLove says
No way! That’s amazing!
xo
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mimi says
Can’t believe all that you guys have done in 3 years, and can’t wait to see what you do to the new house!
On a more random note, I also have a Karlstad and we have something of a “butt-indent” on the chaise. Do you have this issue, and if so, any suggestions to get rid of it? The cushion can’t really be rotated since it’s a wedge shape to fit under the back pillow. Thanks :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh no! We don’t have that. Is it a crease or a wrinkle or just a flattened indented part? Maybe try taking off the cover and fluffing the cushion? Anyone else have ideas for Mimi?
xo
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Jenna says
Love Love the color pallette for this house… are you going to carry it over to the next one?
YoungHouseLove says
I think the next house will have colors all of its own, but with the same rugs and furnishings in the mix, so it’ll be a fun evolution to see where we end up!
xo
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Bonnie says
I can’t wait to see what you do at the new place! I’m most amazed at your ability to recreate from scratch each time. I just realized that every time I’ve moved, I try to recreate the previous house instead of just working with what I got. Now I’m thinking of all the things I want to do at my house!
Angie H says
I started reading your blog after you started working on this house, so I’m excited to see your work form the beginning on your next home.
I wonder, are there things you are sad to leave in this house, or that you will definitely do to the new house based on your experience in this home?
Good luck with the move!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, there are tons of things I’m sad to leave! It’s bittersweet but it’s nice to know that the new owners love this house. Feels like a nice handoff to a sweet couple who will take great care of it. And I’m sure many things we did in here will influence our new house – can’t wait to see where we end up with that!
xo
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Rebecca Lately says
It is so awesome to see all you did while you were in the house! I’m so excited to see the transformation of your new house :)
Sarah A says
Impressive!
Thanks for all the inspiration – since I have been reading your blog, I spray painted two jars gold this weekend(B&M bean jars are handy!), stenciled a basement wall (my son was all “wow! When did you do this?” and I said, “In the last hour, while you were watching the Nats!”), bought some colorful recycled-fabric pillow covers for the forlorn living room couch, took a risk on a blingy dining-room chandelier that I will soon get someone to install since I don’t do electrical things myself, and made plans to paint our sun room walls a bright blue. Thanks for the inspiration- both the ideas and the courage to try!
YoungHouseLove says
That’s awesome Sarah! Sounds like you’ve been busy!
xo
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Diana R says
I was just wondering how you liked having you washer and dryer staked. I realize that has nothing to do with your post but would like to know if you like them that way or unstacked better?
YoungHouseLove says
Since we’ve had it both ways we don’t really hate either way, but we have a soft preference for side by side, just because it enabled us to place a counter over them where we could sort/fold/spot treat.
xo
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Kate says
Is everything coming with you, or have you sold/purged items that won’t fit with the new place?
In preparation for baby and a truckload of hand-me-down furniture from our relatives, the Mr and I are doing a huge re-arrange. The by-product is lots of bags for goodwill and postings on Craigslist – including some things that we love, but just don’t work for us anymore (or things we’ve been planning to fix/frame/restore for years and have finally decided to abandon).
I’d love to hear which of your items didn’t make the cut – or if you make those calls only after you attack rooms in the new house.
YoungHouseLove says
We craigslisted a few things a while back (extra patio pavers, a pile of old bricks, some rugs we no longer used, etc) but other than that almost everything is coming with us since we have no idea where it’ll land at the new house (we can always craigslist or yard sale things that don’t work at the new house once that becomes more clear down the line).
xo
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Nan says
This actually makes me a little teary! You guys moved into this house a month before we moved into our new house. We still have a bathroom to renovate and several other little projects we want to tackle, but then I’m looking forward to sitting back and enjoying our house and the beautiful daybed my husband made for our screened in porch. I can’t imagine starting all over again at this point like you guys are! I love to renovate too, but I just couldn’t bear to leave our peaceful home just yet. All the best to you three in your new adventure! I can’t wait to see what you do!
ashlie says
I know you’ve said that you’re leaving all the light fixtures with the house, but I’m surprised that you’re leaving that capiz light fixture from Clara’s room/the nursery since you brought it with you from the first house since it was so sentimental. Any particular reason for leaving it behind this time, or is it just a matter of it not fitting in with Clara’s big girl room or not wanting it for any future potential nursery?
YoungHouseLove says
We actually ended up regretting not leaving that with our first house a little bit. It didn’t seem to fit as well in her nursery at the second house (always felt a little small and long, which it oddly didn’t in her first room) so I think we just learned that when we love something in a space and it’s attached, it might be best to leave it attached and start fresh in a new home since you don’t even know if it’ll fit in there once you move. One of our favorite things ever is making/buying lights, so we love the idea of diving into that again :)
xo
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Renee says
Quite a difference inside and out! Neat seeing it all at once. Looking forward to the new house!
Allyn says
I’d like to put in the first bid NOW for your new, third house when you decide to sell it. You’ve done such a fabulous job with your first two homes, and I can only imagine the fabulosity that you’ll do with the new home!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, thanks Allyn!
xo
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Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
You’ve made so many incredible improvements to your home! I’m sure it’ll be hard to say goodbye to a house filled with so many memories, but I’m so excited to see all the new projects you’ll do in your next house! Best wishes!
Mahareen says
All that you’ve accomplished looks great! I’m sad for you that you won’t be able to enjoy that deck you built and decorated for even one full summer lol!! Best of luck at the new place :)
Alice says
I am so excited about the new house, and of course sorry that the current chapter is closing. I’m wondering if you guys plan to leave a note tucked somewhere for the new owners? That’s such a cool thing to do. And will you leave a signed copy of your book on the kitchen counter? :)
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we’re definitely going to leave something hidden behind. And a book on the counter. We joked that a book conveys with the house since the house is in the book. Haha!
xo
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Juliet says
I love house #2, and I may be in the minority, but….I am so excited to see what lies ahead for #3! Does it make it easier for you guys to leave knowing that house #2 is so lovingly documented?
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, it’s like having a ton of wedding pictures. It’s nice to know we can always look back and remember it fondly :)
xo
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Lindsay says
I had the same thought about the fact that both your first two homes will have been SO documented right here on the blog! And what an amazing thing for Clara to one day be able to go back through and read!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Lindsay!
xo
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Stephanie P says
Seeing the before and after of each room all together as a package makes the transformation that much more amazing. I had never seen the before picture of the kitchen and that is a truly stunning reno. I had to double take to make sure it was the same room. Looking as good as it does, it would be hard for me to leave. The new homeowners are some lucky people! Looking forward to all of the transformations in your new place.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much Stephanie! You’re so sweet! The view back towards the fireplace is one of my favorites in the whole house (the basket light, the frame hallway, it’s all there :)
xo
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Ethne @ Wom-Mom says
Oh my gosh you guys, this is so much fun! When I first found your blog you had just moved in, so I’ve lived through this whole house with you!!!! It seemed like you still had so much to do, so I was surprised when you bought this new house already, but now that you’ve gone through McListy, I see it all and holy cow! I am very much looking forward to the new place, especially since you’ve crashed a few places that seem similar style homes and they’re awesome!!! Ethne
Sarah S says
Obviously, you guys have plenty to do right now… BUT, if you’re just searching endlessly for another blog topic (right?! I’m sure not actually), I’m really curious what you’re bringing to the new house. Curtain rods and curtains? All the beautiful light fixtures you’ve installed? Clara’s rock box? What of all the “semi-removable” stuff are you bringing and what are you leaving?
Happy moving!
YoungHouseLove says
If you scroll back through the comments we seem to have covered all of that stuff. Seems to be a common question :)
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Sheri says
It really is amazing what you guys can get done in such a short period of time!
How much are you going to leave for the new homeowners? I’m guessing the built-in desks are permanent, but I know you took the light fixture from Clara’s nursery to this house, so how much are you packing up for the new place? I’m thinking of things like that great mirror in your master bath window – will that stay? Or the cool chandelier over your dining room table?
YoungHouseLove says
All of the lights are conveying this time as well as the mirrors over the sink, built ins, and almost all of the curtains. If you scroll back in the comments there’s more info on those (why we’re leaving C’s light this time, etc). Hope it helps :)
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Sophie says
Goodness, that floor looks GREAT! Makes such an improvement. I’m going to miss your current house, but I am SO excited for the new one – though of course not as excited as you two must be.
How’s Clara about the move? I’m guessing visiting it beforehand will mean it’s less strange once you’re there full time.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, the funny thing is that she can’t get into the new house fast enough. We have done a lot of fun things over there (it’s where she painted her 3 year old fabric backdrop and her castles for her party) so I think she associates it with lots of fun. And the big deck in the back is pretty much her favorite thing ever.
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Sandy says
Looking at this list makes me even more sad that you guys are leaving, but even more excited about what you have in store at the new house! Hope the move goes well this weekend. We are moving in the next two weeks too!
Ally says
Simply AMAZING!
So mind-blowing to see all the work you did and all the changes you made.
Plus you have a toddler, plus you wrote a book, plus, plus, plus.
You guys are rock stars!
New owners are lucky ducks.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks so much Ally!
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