We started with the vestibule and the foyer. The vestibule was rebuilt with a new front door and sidelights. This brought lots of light in to the front of the house and really highlighted the new marble floor.
The foyer has a whole new feel, now that we opened up the doorway to the kitchen.
And now we have a powder room! We moved the closet to the living room, to make space for this half bath. BTW - all the walls are Sherwin Williams Toque White. It's such a versatile off-white that looks great throughout the house!
And I'm so thrilled with how the original light fixture has been polished and restored. Doesn't it look fantastic?
And the dining room has a whole new feel. The brick fireplace mantle has been updated with a more traditional look. We created an entry to the living room on the far side of the fireplace, creating a great circular flow between the two rooms (great for parties!). And the new chandelier provides a soft glow for the table. The old yellow birch floors look fantastic, now that they've been refinished.
Dining room before - old brick mantle, narrow bookcases and only one entrance to living room |
Dining Room After |
Dining Room Before - looking towards kitchen and foyer |
Dining Room After |
Living Room Before |
Living Room After |
By adding the door to the yard, we brightened up the room, but also provided a way to get to the new brick patio. This indoor/outdoor space is wonderful during the warm weather months (yes, we do get some of them up here in Maine!).
Living Room Before |
Living Room After |
So there you have the first floor! Stay tuned - I'm pulling together the second floor before and after photos and will share them soon!
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