This time last year (part 2)...

More specifically, part 2a.

We bought a house. And we got it for a song.

Post-Closing

The house was very rundown, as most foreclosures are--but we couldn't pass up the deal! And there was just something about the space...we had fallen in love with it. So, Dan and I re-framed "rundown," and instead started saying it had "lots of potential." And we got to work. 

Room by room we tackled the beast of a house and made it into our own. One year later, despite lots of bumps along the way, and with hard work and the help of friends, workers (i.e. we hired help for lots of the projects :)) and family, we are so glad we jumped in and feel excited about the progress. 

Here are some before and after shots of in the first floor interior (stay tuned for second floor interior--part 2B, and exterior--part 2C):

Before, Living room

After, Living Room

Before, Living Room

After, Living Room

Before, Dining Room

After, Dining Room

Before, Downstairs Hall

After, Hallway

After, Hallway

Before, Study

After, Study

Before, Study

After, Study

Unfortunately, I can't find any before shots of the kitchen, family room, or powder room--though we did lots of work in these spaces too.  Here are some "After" shots though: 

After, Kitchen

After, Family Room

After, Family Room

Semi-After (still work to be done here), Powder Room

 Of course, with and old house like this there are always projects to keep working on. But that's the fun part, right?!

Stay tuned for parts 2b, 2c.