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Love My House ~ The Reveal!

in Lifestyle on 11/08/13

From Frumpy To Fabulous.

Ugly To Unbelievable!

Dusty and Dingy To Diva Worthy.

All are titles I played with as I tried to find the words to describe how I feel about the new fantastic, fabulous, beautiful state of my home!  It’s time my friends!  It is finally time to share with you the big reveal of my #LoveMyHouse Reno!  Thanks to huge support from The Home Depot Canada, as well as some family and friends, I am thrilled to present to you the results of the biggest home renovation I have ever tackled in my life.  Ready to see it?

#LoveMyHouse video by SweetGirl!

 

We replaced almost all the flooring on the main floor of our home.  We ripped out the kitchen floor, and found a second floor underneath, and then a third!  We blew breakers, we split boards and bruised our knuckles.  We hurt our backs.  We might have cursed a little, but you know what, we laughed a lot too! We took our house out of the frumpy 80’s, and turned it into a house we  love!! Yes LOVE! 

We went from this…..

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To This

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…and from this disaster:

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To this warm and inviting home.

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What!!!  Seriously, did you know flooring could make THIS big a difference in a home?  I hope the pictures and video begin to speak to the warmth this home now emits.  The house now flows, and even feels bigger.   Each and every time I walk into my house I enter with a big fat grin on my face.  My house now finally feels like my home.  Have you ever considered tackling a huge Reno like this?  My recommendation?  Do your research, go to a place like Home Depot Canada where you can get all the supplies and support you need, and then GO FOR IT!  I am thrilled, yes, thrilled with our new home and can’t wait to start just living life in it!

Thanks for following along on our Reno. Hmm, wonder what we will tackle next!

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    Comments

    1. Single Mom in the South says

      November 9, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      It looks FABULOUS! Congrats on a great transformation!

    2. Jacki says

      November 9, 2013 at 5:16 am

      Oh Steph! I too love your house! What an amazing difference. It does look so much warmer and flows so well from room to room. I am so thrilled for your family. 🙂

    3. Nolie says

      November 9, 2013 at 2:39 am

      Flooring really does make all the difference. Great job. Looks AMAZING! Now when are you having us all over for dinner?

    4. Rossana says

      November 9, 2013 at 2:15 am

      Love it, looks amazing! 🙂 Enjoy!

    5. Cheryl (@loucheryl) says

      November 9, 2013 at 2:10 am

      What a beautiful home! You must feel so wonderful that the renos are all done and that the outcome is amazing! Enjoy.

    6. Jule says

      November 9, 2013 at 12:18 am

      WOWIE!! That turned out so well! Sounds like all the hard work was worth it and love that you showed us every step. Off to show my hubby 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        November 9, 2013 at 12:21 am

        LOL It is kind of amazing:) Please do show it too your Hubby, and be sure to let me know if you have any questions. My only regret, that we didn’t do this sooner!

    7. Lena @ Listen to Lena says

      November 8, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Simply stunning! The hallway is just amazing – what a wonderful, welcoming sight as you step into your home. It’s just spectacular. And the kitchen is, of course, night and day! Way to go! #LoveHomeDepotCanada

      • Stephanie says

        November 9, 2013 at 12:20 am

        Thank you! I knew Hardwood floors would make a difference, but really had no idea it would make THIS big a difference in our home. We are thrilled with the results!

    8. Teri M. says

      November 8, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      Looks really good! Love wood floors!!

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 8:12 pm

        Thank you! We are loving the wood floors. The house just feels so much warmer. We are kind of thrilled!

    9. Judy C (Cowan) says

      November 8, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Looks great! Changing the flooring gave your place a nice new look! Congrats on the final product, you should be proud of it!

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you!! We are so so pleased!! Now, if I can just get control of the dust 🙂

    10. Deborah Pucci says

      November 8, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      OMG it is all so beautiful. We have only been in our house for 7 years and since we fell in love with the tile floors in the model we also did tile floors. We are now wishing we had done wooden floors!!

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 8:09 pm

        Isn’t amazing our fast our tastes can change? We re-did parts of our kitchen when we moved in just over 13 years ago and already I’d love to rip it all out and start again! I do think we will be loving these wood floors for many years to come.

    11. Tenille says

      November 8, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      WOW!!!!!!!

      I loved your entry way when I first saw it at the beginning of your reno process, but now seeing it with the new flooring, OMG! It looks amazing! The first impression when a person walks into your house is lasting, and having that beautiful flooring there now just takes your breath away!

      Amazing, Steph, simply outstanding!

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 3:45 pm

        You are so right about those first impressions! I am thrilled with our results and so happy to now be on the other side of this renovation 🙂

    12. Melinda L. says

      November 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm

      Wow who knew flooring would make such a huge difference. Looks wonderful 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 3:46 pm

        I have to be honest, I knew replacing the floors would make difference, but I had no idea it would so dramatic! Love it and I’m still a little shocked every time I walk in the front door!

    13. Busy Bee Suz says

      November 8, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Looks just amazing!!!! You will enjoy your floors forever!
      XO

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 3:47 pm

        We are so pleased! Even the kids love the new floors. I think it says something when the teens approve 🙂 LOL

    14. Gigi says

      November 8, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      It’s gorgeous, Stephanie!!

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 3:47 pm

        Thank you so much!! Now of course we are wondering why we waited so long!

    15. Buttons says

      November 8, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      WOW it is truly beautiful the wood flooring warms it up. I love your choices. B

      • Stephanie says

        November 8, 2013 at 3:50 pm

        I was amazed at the choices of wood available and was so relieved once we realized we picked the right one! I am absolutely a hard wood flooring fan. Thanks for following along on our Reno 🙂

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