Luxe Decor: French Gilded Chair Before & After

A few months back my husband picked up this adorable petite gilded French armchair at a local consignment shop for a total steal.  He said, "We can put in our (future) daughters room one day."  Awwwwww!! 

And kudos to him for having such a good eye!

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We just got it back from the upholsterer and couldn't be happier with the results!  I love the combination a more modern, graphic, bold fabric with the traditional French antique frame and silhouette. 

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Luxe Decor: Christin's House Before and Afters

So it's been one year since we first saw (and fell in love with) our house.  Looking back over the past year has left me nostalgic for that exciting time when we started the house hunt, finally found our dream house and went under contract, had our closing date, made the move and started setting up home!  

The moment we found the house, I started my "inspiration binder".  This included before photos, floor plans, dimensions, inspiration photos and wish lists for new pieces.  I just recently looked through it again and was reminded of what incredible progress we've made in just a year!  While I still have a running list of more things I want to accomplish, it's good to put it into perspective and recognize how far we've come in a relatively short amount of time.

I'm sure you've seen most of these photos at some point throughout our blog posts, but who doesn't love "before and afters"?!  Here are some shots I took when we first looked at the house, and some shots of how it looks now after some love, attention and elbow grease!

FRONT YARD

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LIVING ROOM

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STUDY

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SUNROOM

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DINING ROOM

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KITCHEN

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MASTER BEDROOM

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GUEST BEDROOM 
(TURNED DRESSING ROOM)

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JACK & JILL BATHROOM

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BACK YARD

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Luxe Decor: Guest Bathroom Before & After

Buying a house that was built in 1925 has it's perks...but also its downfalls...  One of the downfalls for us was the bathrooms.  While, none of the bathrooms in the house are ideal, the "Jack & Jill" guest bathroom, was completely dysfunctional.  It consisted of a toilet and an unfinished vanity, along with a shower in the closet of one of the adjacent bedrooms!  NOT KIDDING!  The "shower closet" has served as a perfect place for the kitty litter in the meantime, but the renovation of the guest bath quickly moved to the top of our "To Do" list.  Our goal was to update the plumbing, enhance the fixtures and treatments and expand the space to most importantly include the shower/tub within the actual bathroom!  Home renovations have there challenges, but this one was well worth it and we are thrilled with the results!

 BEFORE

(photos taken prior to move in)

The shower is actually behind the closet door.  How did I not get a photo of the inside?!  

The previous homeowner was actually using a hanging shower caddy to hold shoes.  Brilliant!

DURING

Let the Demo Begin!

 

Walls Are Down

Goodbye Freaky Shower Closet

Foot Through Ceiling

(Can't go through construction without a little excitement!)

Walls Go Up

Floor Is In

 

Subway Tile Installed & Tuni Trying Out the New Tub

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Small Space...hard to photograph, but you get the idea...

Vintage Mirror & Bamboo Pagoda Lantern

White Subway Tile in Shower

Lucite Towel Bar with Monogrammed Towels & Carrara Marble Herringbone Floor

Next up, Master Bath! Hopefully...