Hello World! Since my schedule is about to really get super busy painting in the new house next week, I thought should show you some interior shots of our new Colonial.
The house is a Colonial which has about 2508 square feet, not including the garage. Also, the attic runs the length of the house with built-in storage; perfect for Christmas decorations.
The house is situated on a corner and is part of a quiet and quaint cul-de-sac. Above is a shot of the driveway with the garage in the back.
This is the entryway with the stairs and dining room to the right looking in from the front door. The formal living room is to the left. Straight ahead as you come in the door is a hallway that leads to the back of the house. Along this hallway is the half bathroom and coat closet.
The dining room is huge; much bigger than my previous house. Real hardwood floors, molding, and plantation shutters.
The door to the right heads to the kitchen. Entryway, stairs, and formal living room are in the background of the picture.
This is the formal living room to the left of the front door. Again, real hardwood floors, molding, and plantation shutters.
The other side of the formal living room looking back into the entryway. This room is quite large. We will be using this room as our family room because of its size.
This room is behind the formal living room. The former owners used this as their family room. But, as you can see, they had issues with where to put the tv. And, they blocked off the French doors that lead to the pool.
I will be using this room as a hearth room. No tv in this room. This will be a place for conversation by the fire.
This is looking back towards the other direction. I will put the piano on the wall where the mirror is. Again, real hardwood floors in the hearth room. You can see the breakfast room and kitchen in the background.
The breakfast room with updated cabinetry, flooring and plantation shutters.
The previous owners completely remodeled the kitchen. The cabinets are soft closing and gorgeous. The double doors in the back are to the pantry. Thank goodness, it’s bigger than the pantry in my previous house.
Updated with granite and stainless steel appliances.
Plantation shutters again in the kitchen.
This is looking into the dining room. As you can see there is plenty of storage and counter space in this kitchen.
I wouldn’t change a thing in this kitchen. I really like the granite, backsplash and tile flooring they chose.
The upgraded granite continues into the hallway half bathroom.
Next week, I’ll share the upstairs and the backyard.
So, what do you think? We are so excited. I’ve been pouring over paint swatches so I can be ready to hit the ground running and get everything painted before we move in on the 28th.
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Beautiful House Kathryn. Heartiest congratulations to you and your family. Cant wait to see how you transform this colonial.
Best Wishes,
Bharati
What a beautiful Home Kathryn! So happy and excited for you!!!!! I can't wait to see how you decorate it!
You have a beautiful new home…it will be fun to see your creativity.
Sheila
BEAUTIFUL new home Kathryn!! Can't wait to see how you decorate it…I know it's going to look amazing!!
It's gorgeous, Kathryn! I know you're going to put your own special touch on it; can't wait for all the reveals!
Poppy
omg, I am in love with your home……it is just amazing!!!! so happy for you guys!!! I can just imagine what it will look like during the holidays….love, carrie
Your new home is very beautiful, I like it so much and look forward to seeing the other rooms and the backyard. Have a great day. Tina
Kathryn,
LOVE this home!! Totally my type of style!! Gorgeous!! Good Luck and congrats and can not wait to go on your journey with you!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Love it! Your furnishings should fit in there nicely too! I agree with the "hearth" room idea. Good luck with all the painting- big job!
Lovely home! Happy Painting!
Kathyrn, this is such a lovely and stately colonial home. And may I say that you have a fortune in plantation shudders. We invested in them when we moved into our Garden Home a few years ago and it was worth it not only in the uniform appearance and beauty they provide, but in the economics of heating and cooling a home in the south. I can't wait to see the transformation you will perform in making this lovely space your own.
Kathryn, you are going to have so much fun making this place your own! It is beautiful and I am so envious over the plantation shutters! Love them! I have the soft closing cabinets and they are fabulous! How wonderful to have a pool and an outside bath! Can't wait to see more!
hugs,
Jann
Really nice, Kathryn! I love all the rooms you've shown. The kitchen, especially, looks like a great space. Love the idea of the hearth room. I think that could be a really cozy area with the fireplace and a couple of comfy chairs.
I just love this house! I've always been drawn to the Colonial style, and we don't have anything like that here! Thanks so much for sharing your tour at Snickerdoodle. 🙂
Hi Kathryn! I'm popping in from Inspiration Monday. Your new house is gorgeous! I'm drooling over your plantation shutters! 🙂 How nice to have a hearth room too. Congrats on the new house!
I have a special place in my heart for colonial homes! Your new home is so beautiful! And the kitchen is so pretty with the new cabinets and countertops! Have fun enjoying your new home!
It's beautiful! It looks so much bigger than 2500 sf. 🙂
Wow Kathryn, it's just as gorgeous on the inside as it is on the outside. I can't wait to see what you do in each room.
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Gorgeous house!! I cannot wait to see the rest of it. Congratulations to you 🙂
This house is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy your new adventure to the fullest.
Fabulous house! Congratulations
Gorgeous! How lucky to have all those plantation shutters too!
-Shelley
What a lovely, new home! I adore the kitchen and all the finishes. Especially those plantation shutters. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
I am so happy for you! The house is just gorgeous! Congratulations!
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Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
This is so exciting! I love all your neutral walls… maybe that sounds funny… but I painted mine several different colors 7 years ago, and am now redoing them more neutral. Thanks for sharing it at this week's Home Sweet Garden Party! You are on of this weeks featured posts! It is live now at http://creativecountrymom.blogspot.com/2014/07/home-sweet-garden-party-71.html Hope you can join us again this week too! Hugs…Brooke
Absolutely beautiful. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Kathryn, your new home is gorgeous! I can hardly wait to see what special touches you add to it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Absolutely beautiful, Kathryn! So delighted for you! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Gorgeous new digs! Can't wait to see you add your own touches!