Before and After's : It's just the little things that can make a difference

I love to find the good in any house. It is rare that I don't find something redeemable in a house no matter how ugly. The following projects would make most run. I love the things that most people don't see value in and I love the challenge of making it beautiful. This process makes me want to get up each and every day. It's like breathing to me I could talk about design and renovation and building every day. My sweet family has gone thru 15 of those projects with me and probably don't find it as fascinating! I am so thankful that I have had those opportunities to make those homes beautiful. It has made my daughters very forgiving when it comes to a house that needs some help. It would not be unusual for Rachel to provide a list to me when we look at various projects as to what a house needs and what it could be if someone just did a few changes. I don't think you have to spend a lot of money to make some updates. Paint is the least expensive option and can make such a huge impact. Changing a light fixture is like buying some new shoes so even that can make a difference in your space. Sometimes you do need to gut and remove it all and start over as is the case for the bathrooms you will see below. Or replacing doors and windows with new doors again just one simple change can help the space. I hope you have the space you love if you don't call me and we can make it a space you will love to come home to. I hope everyone has a great week. My sweet Chick Fil A husband is returning to Oklahoma and we will miss him until he comes back! Who knows what will have changed at our house while he is away. I have some things I cant' wait to share like painted brick, new front doors and marble counter tops and a farm sink. some great gold cabinet hardware I found at Lowes and some fab lights from Barbra Cosgrove. 

Have a great week!!

Love Where you Live.

Stacy Jacobi Home

sJ

  

This pink brick just needs some Benjamin Moore paint In White Dove 

Before this room just needs some paint and a new light fixture

Finished with just paint and a new light fixture and what a difference it can make

A long metal window and a door replacing this gave better access and view to the pool and backyard.

These Pella sliders are so amazing they can open up on both sides making entertaining easy and great natural light

I am not sure I need to say anything here if you like green tile and pink sinks this bath is for you otherwise it needs more than a few tweaks just a slight gut and redo 

Adding subway on the walls of the shower saves money and the black marble on the floor is beautiful.

This entrance is not attractive and really can't be changed so just changing the door to a double entry makes a big impact

New double doors make the entrance more inviting and help make the two story entrance more appealing

I come across ugly fireplaces daily the client doesn't like the brick or the mantel it's an easy fix with a stucco product

We went right over the mantel with a metal lath and then stucco in a white creme finish looks fresh and updated very little mess and can be done in two site visits

Another bath that needed a face lift and if you can keep the plumbing in the same location you can keep your costs down.

A little marble tile and marble tub surround and doing an under mount tub looks so much better. 

The Pink fireplace goes what else but White

There is nothing I like better than to tell my painter to get out the spray gun and fill it with Benjamin Moore White Dove. This room is from a 1950"s rancher. I am not sure why it was pink or who thought pink was a good brick color. I told the painter to paint the whole room in white dove with a high gloss finish. The painter along with some of the guys working on this project were skeptical about painting the brick and the paneling. I thought it can't be any worse than leaving it pink so I took my chances. The room became a light and bright room and I added a new burlap drum shade handmade light fixture from my favorite ladies at www.lowcountryoriginals.net

This room became a room everyone wanted to hang out in. 

The lesson here is don't keep the pink brick. 

Fabulous find ;Blue Haus Revival

I love finding interesting little boutique stores in small towns . I found Blue Haus Revival very soon after moving to Ardmore Ok 

The owner Brenda Heller was so nice to me especially as the new girl in town. She is so very friendly and gracious. Her store is so fun with everything from clothes, scarves, Annie Sloan Chalk paint  and great Jewelry 

Here are two pieces I found today one that is metal and the other a leather wrap with words 'I am blessed '

I certainly am blessed and thankful to have stumbled uoon this store and Brenda.

Visit her Facebook page at Blue Haus revival or in person at 1600 McLish ave , Ardmore, OK

The painted door

When building or renovating I have usually suggested to my clients to paint the ugly white door. Most of us own the builder grade boring interior door. The door usually has 4 or 6 raised panels. Most clients paint their doors the same color of their trim which is some version of white. So Boring! I have painted interior doors Benjamin Moore  high gloss black, Rustic taupe and  Revere pewter, 

Painting doors can really make your home look custom and adds character as if it's been there forever. Most clients are scared to paint the doors but once they do they have loved the look. Remember it's just paint! If you don't like it you can always repaint.

Happy Monday  

Simple is sometimes the right approach

My husband always says he is a simple man and reminds me I am not simple . I disagree but that's another story ! Simple can be a easy design solution. Don't overthink the space. Ask yourself can we save the cabinets and paint them? In this kitchen it was a yes. Can we add a backsplash of subway tile? Yes. Simple, elegant and a cost efficient option. Use a grey or darker grout for a unique vintage look. Lighting is also a simple way to change a look. Here we used a pottery barn option. The floors we initially thought were too yellow once we painted the cabinets that wasn't an issue any more. Again saving money! Where we splurged was on these gorgeous marble counter tops. They made this kitchen amazing. Simple but amazing!

Off to the Atlanta Market will send my favorite finds tomorrow. Happy Simple Saturday.