We purchased this 4 bed 2.5 bath home and Transformed it into a 3 bed 3 bath oasis.
We loved the lake view, but the rest of the house needed some pretty serious love and attention!
The layout was a little odd. There was a master suite with a master bathroom. There was a second bathroom between the master and the kitchen. As a split level, it meant the 3 bedrooms on the other side of the house all shared one bathroom. The master had access to 2 bathrooms.
Kind of weird. And we didn’t love it.
We decided to knock out that spare bathroom and open up the kitchen to the living area, creating a more open plan living space.
We also converted two bedrooms into one and installed a bathroom to create a second master suite, giving us 3 bedrooms all with private bathrooms.
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The before and after images below will explain it much better…
Living Area
What We Did:
- Removed the bathroom between the master bedroom and kitchen which opened up the whole area to create an open plan living space.
- Moved the doorway to the bedroom around the corner to give us more wall length in the living room.
- Installed a closet and storage area.
- Added super soft luxurious carpet throughout the living areas and bedrooms – it’s so soft and silky it feels like cashmere on your bare feet!
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Kitchen
What We Did:
- Installed new granite counter tops and a double stainless steel sink with retractable hose tap and hand soap dispenser.
- Added a granite breakfast bar and stools.
- Replaced all appliances with stainless steel.
- Re-tiled the floor.
- Went shopping! Everything is brand new, even the old trash can went in the trash.
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Master Suite
What We Did:
- Re-carpeted and added a new white bedroom suite
- Ripped out the old bathroom suite and replaced it with granite counter-tops, new sinks and faucets.
- Ripped out the old plastic shower cubicle and installed a new fully tiled shower enclosure.
- Ripped out the old plastic corner tub and added a new tub and surround.
- Re-tiled the floor with wood effect ceramic tile.
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Second Master Suite
What We Did:
- This was two bedrooms so we removed the dividing wall to create one large suite.
Closed up the two old doorways. - Added a new doorway on a different wall.
- Created a new bathroom and added a double vanity and installed a fully tiled shower enclosure.
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Harry Potter Theme Room
What We Did:
- Knocked down the hallway to extend the bedroom by several feet.
- Added a doorway leading to the living area.
- Installed a new vanity with granite counter top in the bathroom.
- Gave the bedroom a Harry Potter Make-over.
- We added a queen pillow-top and also a twin day-bed, so it’s perfect for adults or children.
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Screened Florida Room
What We Did:
- Replaced screens and removed small vinyl window panels to open up the view fully.
- Added new carpet and a new padded rattan patio set.
- Celebrated completion with a glass or two and watched the Sunset!
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And the Remodel is Complete!
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