There is no shortage of projects that need to be done in our 100-year-old home, but due to things like getting married and debt spirals, I’m trying to focus on smaller, lower-cost updates. So, recently, I decided to give an often-used yet neglected area of our house: the upstairs hall. Here’s how I underwent a quick budget hallway update.
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Dining Room: Before
From a few steps back, the dining room didn’t seem to be in bad shape, but upon further inspection, it was just as much work as the living room, if not more work. Let’s get into it:
Keep ReadingThe Upstairs Bathroom: Before
The Crystal Palace has 1.5 baths, but the .5 is in the basement and doesn’t get much use. Once again, the colors really wow in this room. Here is the main bathroom, in all its neon glory. If it’s an aggressive color, Linda liked it.
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The Living Room: Before
View PostThe Kitchen: Before
After a year of work, I finally have the time to document the house transformation, and the best way to start is with a collection of befores. Those of you following along on Instagram have likely already seen some teaser shots of the hot mess that was the Crystal Palace kitchen, but here it is in all its glory.
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