anyway, this is our first, little (its only 1600 sq. ft) starter home. And we will only be in it for 2 years (not worried about selling b.c everything EVERYTHING everything we looked at sold before we could even get our hands on it--in this price range (low).
enjoy the tour! These are all photos I took right after we signed the deal.
The back. Yes, its vinyl siding, not my faves, but this isn't the house we'll be in forever!
Fenced in backyard. not necessarily the best view, but I don't care because of the following scenario:
Olivia: "outside? okay. outside? peaaase!"
ME: (in our new house) sure! let me just open these doors and you can go play in the backyard. YES!!!!!!!!!!!
all new stainless steel appliances?? YES! cherry wood cabinets? not so much, but we'll see if I have the energy to repaint them white.
Lots of counter space??? YES!!!!!! speckled granite? not so much, but at least they are nice and new.
Brand new washer dryer!!!! woo hoo!
(this says: wish it had wood floors, but that's okay. Not a fan of the tan paint (throughout the whole house....) but I have lots of ideas for that. I LOVE all the light in this room.)
TWO walk-in closets in the master??? AWWW YEAH. Franc will get at least 1/2 of one of those:)
The tiling in the bath? Nothing a shower curtain can't hide. At least its all new, esp. the grout.
2 Kids rooms. yes! Can't wait to paint these!
kid bathroom
Hallway to dining room, kitchen, and future playroom/studio (its bigger than it looks, and there is a small part of the wall that juts out to divide the dining area). I am so happy that I can see my backyard while in the kitchen so Olivia can play!
CONCLUSION: I am THRILLED to not be in an apartment anymore--soon. And even though this house isn't everything I've ever dreamed of, it is more than I could even wish for at this time in our lives. I am so excited to live in it and I have a million ideas going around in my head of how I can decorate it! Hope you guys want to see them all, and what I do, b./c I have a feeling I'll be posting about it all:)
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Katie, it looks AWESOME! I've put 2 offers in on places in West Palm and both have been turned down (I guess we're offering too low or too late), but I'm so excited to hang out at your place next year!! Parties at the Kortmans! And I'll definitely help you paint, if you help me with all your fabulously creative ideas :-)
Talk soon,
Katy
So excited for you guys!
Katie! It looks great...for those of us that don't have that artistic gene..these are the neutrals you look because you can do anything with them! I'm excited to see what you do with your kids rooms, and all of it is great for what you have coming up (new baby) and no deck for Olivia to climb down to get to the outside...enough room for everything you need. It looks perfect! Just wish it was located in Suwanee GA instead.
woho!!!!
Loved the front!
looks so pretty!
congrats girl!
It looks amazing! I can't wait to see pictures once you are done with it :) but I agree with jill, I wish it was here instead....
Congrats. I think it's a beautiful first house. I love your yellow-ish door.
It is beautiful! I can't wait to see all the changes you make!
Congrats on your new home!
Wow! Katie! So exciting! That backyard is going to be your new bff. I love it that I can just open the back door up when im making dinner (used to be the worst time of day) and Esley is so content playing by himself with toys or in my flower pots (you have to choose your battles, right?). I'm so thrilled for you!
I am so happy for you!! I love seeing all the before pics because I have a feeling it's all going to change! PS - white cabinets are a great idea. I used to love all things dark until I moved to the North West. Now I want light and bright to beat the gloom!
great news! so lovely to have the extra space but more lovely that it is yours, so you can dream and make it your own.
Katie, I love it! I feel your pain of apartments.
It is very cute.
Sophia Crenshaw
Katie! Your new house is beautiful! I wouldn't change a thing, but to each her own. ;)
Backyards are the best and I'm glad you get to enjoy such a luxury!!!
it's darling! i'm so excited for you.
house warming party?
Congrats on your first house! That's so exciting! I'm so jealous! We are probably looking at one more year in an apartment! :( Look forward to seeing pictures of the new places when you've got it all fixed up!
oh my goodness, CONGRATS to you both!!!
SO EXCITED! it's gorgeous!!!!! i can't wait to see how you make it yours. :)
xo
Congrats! So exciting- I also can't wait to see what you do with the house. I love seeing what others do with their living spaces. How fun!
We are house hunting right now. I envy that you're done with the process. Also that you get to paint before little one arrives. Baby's already here, and I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to paint and refinish floors with two little ones running/inchworming around. Enjoy the new house, especially the great yard.
I'm a little late in commenting, but congratulations! Can't wait to see what fantastic and creative things you're going to do in there.
I also wanted to let you know that I've given you a blog award! See this post for details:
http://modernrags.com/2011/04/15/blog-award-7-random-things-about-me/
Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas and creations!
Andrea
Where in South Florida? We were looking near Ft. Lauderdale (to rent) and it was way too expensive for us! Wish we had the down payment to buy! Have a blast redecorating!
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