House Tour
(This page is still in progress, but here’s a little sneak peek!)
The Outside.
What we did:
- Ripped out old landscaping
- Installed new windows (On our own! Huge job!)
- New landscaping
- Painted everything. (One of the only jobs we didn’t do ourselves. Thankfully!)
Still to come:
- Fighting with those evil weeds
- Lots more landscaping
- New DIY fence in the backyard
The Downstairs Floor Plan (to get your bearings).
Dining Room.
What we did:
- Removed popcorn ceilings, wallpaper, lighting and carpet
- Added crown molding and chair rail. Caulked and painted within an inch of our lives.
- Installed hardwood flooring, new chandelier and new windows.
- See more here.
The Powder Room.
What we did:
- Total gut job! Read the details here.
The Living Room.
Then:
Now:
What we did:
Now:
What we did:
- Removed popcorn ceilings and old flooring.
- Installed new hardwood floors and new windows.
- Added crown molding and painted everything.
- Updated the lighting (but still need to replace that ceiling fan!)
Still to come:
- Replace the ceiling fan.
- New rug, seating and ottoman.
The Kitchen.
What we did:
- Gutted EVERYTHING! (Here’s the rundown)
- Installed new floors and cabinets (ourselves!)
- Had silestone countertops installed
- Installed slate backsplash
- Added new recessed lights, faucets, appliances
- Extended the countertop to the right of the sink.
The Breakfast Nook.
Still to come:
The Guest Room.
What we did:
- The usual treatment – removed popcorn ceilings
- New windows, crown moulding, carpet, paint, ceiling fan (I know it’s not cute, but we live in the South, yall!)
- More on this room here and here.
Still to come:
- Paint the desk
- New bedding for a pop of color
- Seating for the desk
- Will this room ever be “finished?” I don’t know what that word means.
The Guest Bath.
What we did:
- Removed popcorn ceilings, old toilet, old fixtures and old vanity
- DIY slate tile floors, new toilet, vanity, mirror, fixtures, crown moulding and paint.
- More on this room here.
The Nursery.
What we did:
- All the standard stuff – removed popcorn ceilings, new carpet, windows, paint, etc.
- Built front-facing bookshelves
- Built custom closet organizers
- More on this room here, here, here and here.
More rooms to come: Master bedroom, master bathroom, office and bonus room… someday. 
Hi, I'm Kelly. Glad you stopped by! This tiny corner of the web is where I chronicle our attempts to fix up our beaten-down home on a teensy little budget. We're not there yet, but here's a peek at the view along the way...
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Im in love with your dining space…it looks so pretty.
Y’all have done such a good job! You have a beautiful house.
Hi, your house looks awesome! I absolutely love that wall of plates in your breakfast nook. I just “pinned” that picture
I am your newest follower…found you through Roomspiration, looking forward to joining your hosted link Thursday.
I just came across your blog and love it. Your house is gorgeous and you have done some beautiful things!
-Shelley
Love your house! You guys are doing a great job!
Oh, the energy of the young! Amazing things you have tack
Ed on your own! I’m so impressed! They don’t call it sweat equity for nothing!
Cheers!,
Narbara
Your house is so pretty – I love what you’ve done to it and love that you’ve shown the floor plan here. You’ve got a new follower! I’ve got a 13 month old at home, so there’s lots going on in our little world!!
Your home is beautiful! You guys have really put in some significant changes quite nicely. I really like your dining room
You have done such a beautiful job. I sure love the green and white fabric on the chairs. Congrats on all your hard work.
What an inspiration! Your house is beautiful! I love what you have done!
Your work is amazing….my husband and I have been renovating our home since the moment we moved in 13 years ago. We are kitchen-less right now because we got the bright idea to tear everything out to the studs, and I was so excited to see that you used the same materials/colors as we are. I can’t wait and I hope we have as beautiful of a kitchen as you do when we are finished! You have a beautiful eye for design and you’ve made me rethink about decorating with plates, you have managed to take the “grandma” out of it.
I like the blue color you painted. Can you tell me the exact color and who makes it please? I’m trying to find a blueish color for my bedroom.
Thanks!
Thanks! It’s called “Brittany Blue” and it’s by Benjamin Moore, but we color-matched it to Lowe’s Valspar brand paint.
Would love to subscribe to your blog via email, but I couldn’t figure out how to do so on your “subscribe” button.
Thank You!
kenneyjune600@gmail.com
Wow, I just tried to subscribe to my own blog via email and had no idea how terrible that process was. Thanks so much for letting me know! It should be fixed now, so you can go to my homepage (www.viewalongtheway.com), then click the “subscribe” button at the top right (just above my face), and you should be able to click on “Get * View Along the Way * delivered by email” there on the right. I hope that works for you, and thanks again for alerting me to the terrible subscribe situation I had going on.
I love what you did so far. Wow, you can really tell you put in the time and thought. I am working on redecorating or renovated home right now and taking it slowly. I will splurge on some things but save in other areas because I like to think I am a smart shopper (like you). After seeing and reading this I feel I have to ask you to look at my product. You mentioned window treatments… I was a drapery designer and invented a no-sew cornice that looks great for cheep. Check it out if you get a minute http://www.mydecowrap.com. It is great for kids rooms, baths too. Good luck with everything!
Where can I find the wicker bar stools that you have in your kitchen?
Hi Beth! They came from Target a couple years ago. They’re pretty nice except that the legs get scuffed up easily.
I am soooooooooooo impressed! You have wonderful taste and a terrific sense of how to decorate. I’m really proud of you and happy for you! I love using older pieces as accessories and having them recovered. I have learned to strip and stain via wonderful friends. I like to use pieces you wouldn’t expect in various rooms, such as a beautiful chest of drawers in the living room instead of bedroom. I keep my table linens in there. Also, when I have my chairs resupholstered or slipcovered I have a rocking unit + swivel unit put under them so they can swiver/rock. It’s a great addition.
WOW!
All hail the DIY Queen Kelly! I really just wanted to see the upholstered bed, but I got hooked. Daggumit, now I need a new computer because I’ve been drooling all over mine looking at your home. Talk about inspiration! I think my husband is going to hide the power tools now… (and there is nothing wrong with ceiling fans!)
I LOVE the striped curtains in the living room!! Where did you get them?
Thanks Connie! I actually made them, and there’s a full tutorial for you here: http://www.viewalongtheway.com/2011/09/a-striped-curtain-tutorial/ Totally easy project, you can do it no problem.
Thanks for stopping by the blog!
Love the dining chairs! You’ve done a wonderful job! Megan
Love love love the way you’ve hung the plates in your breakfast nook. And the colors! I die!
OMG! I just looked at your house tour and I think we have the same pillows and your paint looks close to my, glass slipper by Benjamin Moore. Funny, because I only found your blog recently. Looks like we are digging the same vibe
. Your dining room is absolutely beautiful.
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