First Floor Floor Face Lift
Let’s talk LIGHTING. Lighting can be such an easy and affordable thing to replace in an older home. This 2005 Urbandale ranch had heavy Tuscan lighting and a sponge painted fireplace that were immediate eye sores for it’s market and competition. I worked with the seller on budget and we were able to replace 13 light fixtures on the main level for under $2k. The return on investment would be major for this $489k listing. Thanks to the listing agent Gina Swanson, Webster Electric, Brian Bartlett Painting and my team we were able to change out lighting, paint and stage this home in 6 hours. Talk about team work!
Check out this quick and easy face lift below.
16003 Winston Ct Urbandale - Listed with Gina Swanson, Century 21
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A Craftsman Kitchen
Our historic home in Sherman Hill was built in 1880 and came equipped with a 5 by 5’ kitchen —teeny tiny. At some point the main kitchen was located outside the home which is now our neighbor’s garage about 20 yards away. The internal “prep” kitchen was virtually left untouched besides some cosmetics for the past 139 years so it was time for a big change.
We removed the built-in hutch, removed the wall, moved the back door over a few inches (every inch counted in this small space), moved plumbing, added can lights, new cabinetry, flooring and appliances. It’s still small but way more functional with the peninsula.
The original kitchen was so small it made it tough to even get before photos but check out what I got below. Shopping list provided below as well. Enjoy :)
Cabinets - Lowe’s Custom Shenandoah - Irvington - Painted Ember Glaze
Faucet - Build.com
Hardware - Build.com
Flooring - The Tile Shop or Wayfair
Paint - Sherwin Williams Creamy and Tricorn Black
Lighting - CB2 and Lamps Professional
Barstools - CB2
Metal Cabinet - Homemakers’ clearance room
Dining Table - Wayfair
Dining Chairs - Crate and Barrel
Small Lady Artwork - Anthropologie
Large Lady Artwork - Peter Keil
More Modern Time in Grimes
Check out the before and afters of my latest full flip property in collaboration with Archway Development.
301 N James Street Grimes 187k
Listed with Eric Quiner with Iowa Realty
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