As an Interior Designer I have dreamed of the day I would have my own home but I have to say, there is a part of me that does so with a heavy heart...
You see my first home happens to also be my grandparents house. Since they have passed in the last year it became available for new (family) ownership, and I felt I was finally ready to have my own place. I had always admired and loved the home, not only because it was theirs, and had all sorts of fond memories, but the actual style of the home is very much what I find to my liking.
A one level ranch with full basemen, it was build in 1978, with mid-century lines and rock-work galore!
Loving it was effortless, the hard part was beginning to go in and change an interior that has looked the way it has my entire life (as much as I realized in simply must be done).
So I began small. Once me and my mom, and family, had gone through some things together I actually felt like I could just clean and move in a few items. (hence the mid-century modern furniture) ;) Once that was done I had some friends over for a small gathering, an "empty house party" and it all slowly started to become more real to me.
So, with all of that said, here are some interior photos of some of the existing rooms:
Living Area:
Main Bedroom:
Main Bathroom:
There are a couple of spaces (including the basement) that are not shown but hey, I've got to save something for later! I will also eventually be sharing with you the exterior of the home.
I just love it SO much! Problem is...it doesn't really feel like mine...
Carpet in the bathroom aside there is honestly nothing about the home that I absolutely hate, which my seem weird, but I am into that whole "retro thing". However, having already looked at these rooms for my entire life, some pretty major changes are going to be in the works! We've (me and boyfriend) decided that we are going to redo the bathroom and the bedroom first (before we move in). We want to keep some of the interiors best attributes and add to them current finishes which will combine to make an updated version of an older bathroom. With that said, we need your best remodeling tips! :)
I can't wait to share and keep you posted on our home's progress!
STAY TUNED!
P.S. Did I mention I work in a tile store now!?
