Hi there friends! It’s been a little bit since I last touched base with you. Today I am revealing the before and after condo remodel.
I will start with the before photos. In case you missed part 1 of the Empty nest journey, you can catch up HERE.
With every story of home renovations, you have the good, the bad and the ugly. Today I choose the good. There have been many ugly moments in the process. Not only because of the mess and clean up, that part was expected.
It was most to do with the work that was contracted out by Lowe’s Home Improvement. Apparently Lowe’s no longer has their in house contractors. For over 20 years I have been a loyal customer to Lowe’s. I am not so certain I could recommend them anymore for home improvement projects. Some of the contractors on this job were fabulous, while a few others were not so fabulous.
For example the back splash installer. He did a very good job of the install. However, his attitude on the job was the pits. He huffed and puffed and stomped around the entire time. Quite uncomfortable to be in his presence. Clearly a man who hates his job. NOT my problem.
In the end it looks beautiful and I have already forgotten how uncomfortable that day was for me:) I choose happy now.
As you can see I chose brass accents and this retro faucet. I am loving the brass hardware and touch of class it adds.
Now onto the living area. We had all the carpets removed from the living areas and bedrooms. I don’t have shots of the bedrooms yet. Things are still a little chaotic with me getting things back in order.
The before is quite outdated. This was a fun space to transition. With all our thrifty finds, and thrills of our hunts we absolutely love the space. What a huge difference alone removing the carpet and replacing it with the weathered oak pergo flooring. That too is another story with the contractor. I am skipping right over that debacle of a story.
The entire space feels brighter, cleaner and more spacious.
And yes, even our little Lucy girl feels the same way.
This weekend in fact, we have our first condo guests. It feels nice to entertain and enjoy what was intended for our home away from home.
I even got to cook for the first time in our new kitchen space.
And of course Lucy enjoyed the smell and hoped for just a taste! Hope you enjoyed the little snips of our before and after condo remodel. Catch up on Part 2 HERE, Part 3 HERE.
I give more details on our choices. Some have changed a bit since our initial. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. You know you can catch me anytime over at Home Pressure Cooking.
Marty says
May 24 at 10:02 amDebbie, it looks fabulous. You guys did an amazing job.
debbiedoo's says
May 24 at 10:09 amThank you Marty so much!
Cindy DeBenning says
May 24 at 10:29 amI love it! It looks fantastic. The dark pergola floors made a big difference I think.
debbiedoo's says
May 24 at 10:45 amThey did for sure! They actually look darker in these photos, probably because I took them with my cell phone. But regardless they are fantastic.
Gayle Kesinger says
May 24 at 10:52 amI love the nook for your laptop.
Kaycee says
May 24 at 10:57 amHi Debbie, I understand your frustrations with some contractors, I’ve had my fair share as well, lol! However, you have the right attitude, this is behind you and now you get to enjoy the beautiful home you have created! Enjoy the fruits of your labor!!!
Lisa says
May 24 at 2:48 pmIt flows beautifully. Congratulations on your awesome beach condo! Let’s eat!
Eloise says
May 24 at 4:14 pmYou definitely have a talent for putting everything together beautifully.
laura says
May 24 at 4:14 pmHI Debbie, It looks great! Heading back to re-read it. Laura (formerly at not a trophy wife now at everyday edits! laura
Judy says
May 24 at 4:50 pmI LOVE it, Debbie! What a beautiful transformation! So sorry you had those few uncomfortable days, but the end result is spectacular! Sending you lots of wishes for many, many happy times at your new home away from home.
Margie says
May 24 at 5:33 pmJust love the backsplash & floor,did you put in a bigger kitchen window? Enjoy your weekend.
debbiedoo's says
May 24 at 6:02 pmNo it is the same window:) Just looks bigger now for whatever reason.
Donna Ingalls says
May 24 at 5:59 pmLooks fantastic!
So sorry you had all those contractor issues. Had no idea they used sub-contractors.
Debbie-can you tell me where you purchased the long rug in your kitchen? I’m looking for one like it.
Thanks.
debbiedoo's says
May 24 at 6:02 pmHi Donna, I found the rug at Lowes:)
Judy says
May 24 at 10:28 pmLooks so nice. I just love it. What a great job you did.
Anita says
May 24 at 11:07 pmIt looks so awesome and so fun!! Know you’re going to really enjoy it and the area there:-)
Bliss says
May 25 at 6:52 amI want a home away from home, but a secret one where no one can find me! It all looks excellent, the backsplash is my fav.
laura says
May 25 at 9:35 amnot stalking you but am sharing this project on the weekend edit later today. I agree with the subcontracts. We went thru Home Depot and the follow thru was not great. Part of the problem is the subs give such a high percentage to HD it just doesn’t make sense. Do you have Next Door?
Chrissie says
May 27 at 9:36 amStunning transformation.
You are multi talented
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
May 27 at 5:10 pmIt is just beautiful, Debbie! A perfect place for your new adventures!
Bonnie Fenton says
May 27 at 7:34 pmLove the Boho Mod vibe! I’ve never quite warmed up to white cabinets so the gray etc makes for a stunning kitchen. Love it ALL!! I think I’ll just copy everything you did when we get a fixer upper!
debbiedoo's says
May 30 at 6:34 amThanks Bonnie. The gray was definitely something different for me. I absolutely love them though. The entire space feels lighter and brighter. Even bigger, which is crazy to me what a difference it made. Thanks for the visit. Happy to inspire.
Kathleen McLain says
May 29 at 8:50 amLove the new look. Where did the throw rug in the kitchen come from? I really like it. We have chairs like you have in the kitchen in a green. My husband worked at Steelcase in Grand Rapids MI and the ones we have were made there. Thank you.
debbiedoo's says
May 30 at 6:32 amHi Kathleen, the rug came from Lowes:) I love those chairs too. Thanks.
Linda from Charlotte says
May 31 at 7:04 pmIt looks so retro!! I remember the style. Hope you enjoy each moment there.
Raquel says
June 13 at 4:22 pmThis looks great Debbie! Remodels always bring some issues, but I love your end result! You kitchen is beautiful!