tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post3886748850762925257..comments2024-03-28T19:30:55.392-04:00Comments on SoPo Cottage: Is It Possible to Transform a Boring Ranch into a Cozy Cottage?: Before and AfterLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-45266125125833351132023-06-30T14:41:24.042-04:002023-06-30T14:41:24.042-04:00I think it’s Sherwin Williams Goldenrod. But my me...I think it’s Sherwin Williams Goldenrod. But my memory is a bit fuzzy!!SoPo Cottagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-64761289804363266482023-06-30T14:13:50.361-04:002023-06-30T14:13:50.361-04:00front door front door paint- brand and color?front door front door paint- brand and color?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-44380245468861580572022-09-12T15:49:38.208-04:002022-09-12T15:49:38.208-04:00Oh you made my day!!! So happy to give you some i...Oh you made my day!!! So happy to give you some ideas that will allow you to stay close to your family in a beautiful home!! ❤️❤️SoPo Cottagrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-91171095420641806872022-09-12T14:57:47.998-04:002022-09-12T14:57:47.998-04:00I want you to know that your beautiful home projec...I want you to know that your beautiful home project is now my inspiration. I am a 71 year old widow living in a mid century split level that has too many stairs and too much space. My daughters live in an 850 square foot ranch that their father and I, along with the two of them, gutted and totally refurbished eleven years ago. <br />Fortunately they live only four streets away in my neighborhood and I have been toying with the idea of switching houses with them. The only problem was that although their home is cottage in size it is not very cottage in appearance. But then I visited your site and saw all the possibilities. I am beyond excited that the cottage I always wanted, along with a home I can live in safely as I age, is right here for me to transform. Thank you for all the ideas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-80247291270184940062022-05-30T18:16:48.079-04:002022-05-30T18:16:48.079-04:00Hi Laurel, I love the exterior color combo. I know...Hi Laurel, I love the exterior color combo. I know this project was done a few years ago, but I’m hoping you can recall the name of the blue. I found the color of the door. The entire house is adorable!!Jane Flamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-37083046728881564372022-04-02T21:09:15.747-04:002022-04-02T21:09:15.747-04:00Cost is really only part of the story. If you look...Cost is really only part of the story. If you look at it from a sustainability perspective, it’s far better to remodel an existing home. Concrete is terrible from a carbon footprint perspective, so to dump an existing foundation into a landfill and then pour a new one is a huge problem. Add all the rest of the building materials in an existing home that can be reused and it’s much better for the planet - as well as costing less given the crazy cost of materials these days. Besides, it's so much more fun to figure out how to renovate a tired old house to make it work for a modern family!!! <br />Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-90226387419440594032022-04-02T16:06:57.449-04:002022-04-02T16:06:57.449-04:00Laurel, just beautiful work. I know you don't ...Laurel, just beautiful work. I know you don't share final cost, but wondering how a remodel of this nature compares with just building new. Is it more the satisfaction of remodeling something -or- is there a financial incentive to remodel like this over build new? Thanks so much - very inspiring. GoodGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864196340994145785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-74055042918965299532020-09-14T12:35:36.285-04:002020-09-14T12:35:36.285-04:00Glad it provided a bit of inspiration! If you loo...Glad it provided a bit of inspiration! If you look at the blog on a laptop or tablet, there should be a bar on the left that lets you page backward in time. I have all the floor plans and progress posts available there with lots of detail! You just need to be patient- sometimes it takes a minute to load Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-18492360017552669792020-09-14T12:30:06.117-04:002020-09-14T12:30:06.117-04:00I love the results of your imagination, I have a s...I love the results of your imagination, I have a similar house I will love to transform is any way you can show me the floor plans after and what is the square footage of the house. Thank-you! flori Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12089563936554238710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-58463507370273214272020-09-03T21:02:41.013-04:002020-09-03T21:02:41.013-04:00I adore the whole house but I love the antique sin...I adore the whole house but I love the antique sink in the half bath!!! Wherever did you find it?Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502863713637062943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-25122138516297616102020-06-29T22:46:57.828-04:002020-06-29T22:46:57.828-04:00Thanks so much...they looked like a navy color on ...Thanks so much...they looked like a navy color on my computer screen. I look forward to more of your posts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737174944554699308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-87385917269199030792020-06-29T21:59:18.935-04:002020-06-29T21:59:18.935-04:00I wish I could remember the basement color, but my...I wish I could remember the basement color, but my memory isn't that good :-). I frequently use Sherwin Williams Extra White, so maybe get a swatch of that and see how it looks in your space? It's a slightly warm white that goes with everything. Good luck!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-83568133602500225922020-06-29T21:56:31.482-04:002020-06-29T21:56:31.482-04:00So glad you found our project! The shutters are f...So glad you found our project! The shutters are from Home Depot, in black. I quickly learned you can't paint light colored shutters a dark color, when they get hot they warp!! So I needed new ones. Good luck!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-61497924316130406752020-06-29T21:26:08.559-04:002020-06-29T21:26:08.559-04:00I love the transformation. I have a ranch with the...I love the transformation. I have a ranch with the same exact siding color, but with white boring shutters.I love your color choice. Were the shutters store bought or made, and could you tell me what color blue the shutters are? I really enjoyed your post. Beautiful job!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11737174944554699308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-43177679940643474792020-05-09T05:36:07.461-04:002020-05-09T05:36:07.461-04:00Hi Laurel, you did fantastic job with the remodel....Hi Laurel, you did fantastic job with the remodel. Your before exterior is like a twin to my house when we first bought it. Could you tell me the paint color name for the basement? I recently painted our basement but it's too dark and your basement color is just perfect. Thank you.Friskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652874957706651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-6433657727360568872020-05-06T21:27:15.514-04:002020-05-06T21:27:15.514-04:00I don't remember a name, but it's part of ...I don't remember a name, but it's part of their Smooth Star collection (for painted doors). If you use their Design a Door selection, you can choose it there.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-80293734621010578842020-05-05T22:09:26.798-04:002020-05-05T22:09:26.798-04:00Will do! Do you know what style it is called? Than...Will do! Do you know what style it is called? Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826620392342814391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-55967083036198856962020-05-04T20:09:08.514-04:002020-05-04T20:09:08.514-04:00Isn't it a great door??? It's from a comp...Isn't it a great door??? It's from a company called Therma-tru. Check with local building supply company, I'm sure they can order one for you. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-79385349418705015142020-05-04T16:15:54.343-04:002020-05-04T16:15:54.343-04:00Absolutely love this! I am working with a very sim...Absolutely love this! I am working with a very similar "before" and wondered -- where did you find that front door? That is exactly what I'm looking for for our little 1950's bungalow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826620392342814391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-34846965591970674442020-04-30T21:08:18.569-04:002020-04-30T21:08:18.569-04:00Hmmm.... you're testing my memory! I remember...Hmmm.... you're testing my memory! I remember it's Sherwin Williams and is named after a flower. So I think it's either Yarrow or Goldenrod. Hopefully you can get a couple of swatches and see if either one of them would work for your house. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-7758656266545126202020-04-22T17:31:42.415-04:002020-04-22T17:31:42.415-04:00I love the front door color! What brand and color...I love the front door color! What brand and color name, please? Thanks!<br />Jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710956112435868529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-35447099905056071302020-04-12T21:24:54.974-04:002020-04-12T21:24:54.974-04:00Sorry - I never share what our total investment is...Sorry - I never share what our total investment is. I've quickly learned that what we spend in our area isn't comparable to other parts of the country. Your best bet is to meet with a local general contractor and ask them for an estimate. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183168966431701470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-625803515820560702020-04-11T13:00:36.389-04:002020-04-11T13:00:36.389-04:00Please provide a ballpark total cost for your remo...Please provide a ballpark total cost for your remodels. I'm considering purchasing a mid-cent ranch that I hope to turn into cottage or craftsman style. Would love to know how do-able it might be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-5733242529803741742020-04-11T12:55:13.662-04:002020-04-11T12:55:13.662-04:00I, too, would love to know the final cost on your ...I, too, would love to know the final cost on your remodels. I'm contemplating buying a mid-century ranch with the hope of converting to a craftsman or cottage look. Would love to know if it's something that might be do-able down the road.Fifitrixiebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054966151140086539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918422105938650986.post-87548997464354160062020-02-16T20:44:20.059-05:002020-02-16T20:44:20.059-05:00I know costs are different all over the place, but...I know costs are different all over the place, but can you ball park the "raising of the roof" that is key in my opinion. I couldn't love this anymore. Vicki Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979936577881704566noreply@blogger.com