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Hello my friends!! I am super excited for this Field Trip Friday with Design Dreams by Anne. You will love, love, love her home tour! So without any further adieu let’s get started!!
Hi! I’m Anne from DesignDreams by Anne. Welcome to my home!
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Three years ago, almost to the day, I bought a 1930s fixer-upper cottage. I was recently separated and wanted a project to focus on to help me pass the time. When I first moved in, I had thought I would be handling mostly cosmetic changes – I was wrong…
The longer I lived in the house, the more I realized there was much more to be dealt with than what appeared on the surface and it would be costly to deal with. I took to scrounging materials, picking up roadside items, dumpster diving, yard sale’ing, horse-trading and swapping all sorts of things to get the look I wanted. Instead of hiring contractors, I invested in a starter set of power tools and took on the projects myself. It’s been a lot of work and a lot of fun, too. The satisfaction of having done it all myself and on a small budget is HUGE. Here is my journey.
First up was my kitchen. It needed a big overhaul so I used the Home Depot “12 Months No Interest” plan and bought cabinets, counters, sink, faucet, plumbing materials and lights and I got to work. I also placed my sideboard in the kitchen and put a shelf over it for some free additional storage space. This is an Ikea sideboard that I painted with a home made paint to give it an antique look.
I added a shelf desk and painted some grain sack stripes on it to dress it up.
Every room in the house has been painted in either tan or off-white. I buckled down and painted all the ugly orange wood trim in the house. It looks amazing now! I’ve also painted most of the furniture so it all coordinates better. Painting it was the best idea, the furniture went from looking old and tired to fresh and new again.
For a dining room hutch, I bought a 2nd hand Baker’s Rack for $25 and gave it a makeover. I added wood shelves and a new wood top and stained/painted the whole thing.
Then I refinished my dining room table to match the new industrial style that I’m falling in love with:
I gave my master bathroom a makeover based on a table cloth I found in a clearance bin (gotta love those clearance bins!!!) I used the tablecloth as a shower curtain. I have a fabric liner as well, but the tablecloth is indoor/outdoor fabric – perfect for a bathroom!!
I’m still working on finding ways to brighten my kitchen and I plan to add a window over my laundry tub and widen the opening into my dining room, but mostly the big projects indoors are done! Hooray! Next year’s focus will be on landscaping, decks and patios.
Hope you enjoyed the tour. I have lots more photos and how-to details on my blog – come over and visit some time! For more photos on the room tours, click on the links:
Thanks so much for visiting my house this week Meegan! Have a happy weekend xox
You have inspired me, Anne. I love your home. Thanks for sharing on Field Trip Friday. xoxo
Your transformations are incredible, Anne!
You are always so sweet to me! Thank you so much Karen xox
I want to move in with Anne….Love her house
You and me, too Christine :) Thx for the visit. Come back again soon, ok??
Thanks Christine! You’re welcome anytime ;)
Anne is so talented. I love everything about her home, and she never stops! She is doing something different all the time. Great share, Meegan!
Wasn’t this such a fun field trip, Amy? Thanks for your visit, and I hope to see you here again real soon!
xoxo
Thanks Amy!!
Wow, Anne sure is one handy Gal! Wonderful field trip, I do so love home tours especially peeking behind the doors of new friends. You really develop a personal connection when you see how someone feathers their nest ! Nice job Anne, you have a lovely sense of style ! Thanks for sharing
I know what you mean, Brenda. I wish I was that handy! Thanks for stopping in for a visit. Come back every week for Field Trip Friday!! It is always fun :)
Thanks so much Brenda!
Your house is too cute!! I love the colors you chose…especially your bathroom! Love the curtain with blue framed mirror. Love your desk too! Thanks for sharing your home :)
Thanks Crystal! It was a really fun post to share!
So glad you visited Crystal!
Just lovely & so impressive that u did it ALL yourself! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
Of course, Kelly. Anne is inspiring isn’t she? I am so happy to have you visit my blog.
Hey Kelly! Thank you so much. I’m glad you came along for the tour!
Hi Meegan & Anne, Thanks for such a lovely visit. I love your house, Anne, and love to follow you through your decorating adventures.
Hi Anne! I am so excited you came over for the field trip today! It’s fun to see Anne’s progress, isn’t it? Come back again real soon, ok?
Thank you Anne! You have certainly stuck by me and I appreciate it so much!!
What a fabulous job/look. Congratulations -the elbow power and cleaver uses of materials made your place into a lovely home. Thanks for the inspiration.
Rosalie,
Isn’t it fabulous?? Anne sure is talented, and I am enjoying her progress as well. It was fun having you here!!
Thank you Rosalie. It’s been a lot of work but so rewarding!
Meegan, you couldn’t have chosen a better field trip! I love Anne and her prowess with power tools always leaves me in amazement. She is my DIY hero!
I know exactly what you mean Danni! She is one of my many heroes :)
Danni, you are my number one fan. Thank you so very much for all your support!!
Anne knows that I think she is such a talent and I love all the things she creates. One creative lady for sure!!
Cynthia
I absolutely agree with you, Cynthia. It was nice to have you here for a visit. Thanks for stopping by.
I think you’re amazing too Cynthia! Thank you for your sweet comments xox
It’s always a pleasure to take a tour in Anne’s home!
Thanks for stopping by Magali. I know you enjoy Anne’s talent and vision. I hope you visit my blog again, soon!
You’re a darling to follow me Magali!
Thanks for the tour around Anne, you’ve done a lovely job!!
Thanks for stopping by Heather. I am so happy to have you here. Come back again, ok?
Heather, you’re a doll to keep taking my house tour. Love ya!
Anne has done a fantastic job renovating and decorating her space! It’s so inspiring that she has done all of it herself! Way to go, Anne! :)
Julie
Thanks Julie – I have to keep saying that to myself all the time. It keeps me going. LOL!
Anne amazes me! She is so brave to dive in and figure out how to make her home wonderful and to also do it on a budget. I always love seeing photos of her home and her creations. Thank you for sharing this. laurie
I am so impressed with her sense of style and keeping on a budget, as weel. Those don’t always go together. Thanks for stopping by, Julie.
Thanks Laurie! You’re a sweetie!
I have stalked Anne’s home tour before, but I do believe this is the first time I have seen her clever idea to give herself a window over her sink.
I know, isn’t Anne amazing?? I am blown away by her talent and vision. Thanks for stopping by! I LOVE having you here. Come back again, ok?
Hey Bliss, I can’t reveal everything all at once you know. ;) Thanks for taking the tour… again.