I've been in the same house since 1978!  During that time, the upstairs was finished and a downstairs addition was added to bring us to 4,000 square feet.  I've redecorated every room so many times that I've lost count!  I've also decorated several children's rooms on commission.  Give me some expensive, thick, good paint or a roll of wallpaper, and I'm a happy camper!  Here are some pictures of old and current decor. 

Outside Downstairs Upstairs
Backyard
Carport
Front exterior
Pool
Storage Shed
Workshop
Yard and House Plans

Alcove
Breakfast Room
Dining Room
Foyer
Guest Bath
Guest Room
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Living Room
Master Suite
Office
Poolside Room
Stair Landing

Arcade
Art Studio
Kid’s Bath
Kids’ Den
Logan’s Room
Robin’s Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the yard beyond the pool.  Basically, it's the potty for the poopers!

 

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The breakfast room was a downstairs addition, replacing a very long and narrow screened-in porch.  I keep Americana and holiday knick-knacks on my hutch. 

 

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The addition of the carport and workshop was a major accomplishment.   Two cars are very comfortable there, with space for two more at the end of the driveway.

 

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You'll rarely see my house looking like this, as it only snows in 3 or 4 year intervals!

 

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The kid's bath has two counters with the toilet and tub in a separate room.  The wallpaper is a wild as the whole upstairs!

 

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I have a shot-gun kitchen.  Robin used to say that "dinner will be served when the smoke detector goes off!"  

 

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Logan was in the process of moving out when this picture was taken.  Both kids have built-in desks, a shelved closet and a walk-in closet.  I painted the walls of each to match the bed covers.

 

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The window seats and bookcases were added as a first 'home improvement" project.  

 

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This is where I live from March until my War Eagles begin to play in the fall!

 

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This was part of the downstairs addition.  It is pretty much where we "live."  

 

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This is the entrance to the "Queen's Room."  Robin's bedroom is now my main guestroom, giving guests the entire upstairs for privacy.

 

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When the storage shed went into the yard, I cried because it was so ugly!!  I eventually covered it with shrubs and am very grateful to have it!

 

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This area was once my breakfast room.  Now it has my antique school desk, antique school books and my wonderful school bell!

 

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Awesome space for projects and messes!

 

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This is the layout of my house, yard and pool. 

 

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The arched brick alcove joins the breakfast room, living room and poolside room.   

 

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The dining room has stained glass windows that can be removed to add Christmas windows! 

 

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My sunny foyer has double, cut glass doors. 

 

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Guest bathroom downstairs. 

 

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My guest room is for the dogs!

(And some exercise....occasionally!) 

 

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The laundry room opens to the kitchen, and is one of my favorite spots in the house because of all the surfaces I have to sort and fold, and my hanging rod! 

 

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The formal living room is sunken with a working fireplace.   It is open to the foyer, poolside room, alcove and stair landing.

 

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One of the downstairs bedrooms serves as my office. 

 

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The Arcade is the perfect spot for Nintendo or PlayStation! 

 

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The built in art/project counter has gotten more use than anything else in the house, especially for school projects. 

 

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Kids can have their own den to entertain. 

 

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