Finished!

This post has been a long time in the making. We bought the house last August 23rd, and today is August 26th so basically a year. I have spent almost every single day doing work for the house. While I haven't done a *ton* of the physical labor (I have done a bit, and it's so hard but so worth it!) I have done all of the planning, the designing, the appointments, the phone calls, the organizing, the buying, the ordering, the management, etc. the list goes on and on...It has been quite stressful, to say the least. We did have Henry, who used to be a contractor, and did a lot of the labor and helped guide me since it was our first renovation. I appreciate his knowledge & work so, so much.

If you want to see just how far we have come, visit this post before continuing: 

http://ameliacreates.blogspot.com/2015/10/renovation-house.html

I'll be honest. If something could have gone wrong, or over budget with this house IT DID. I am, however, very proud of all of how the house turned out. I used high quality materials such as almost 1-inch thick hardwood floors, custom cabinets, custom interior doors, custom garage door, Carrara marble in the bathrooms, smart home-wiring (it makes it incredibly more simple to install things such as a security system, TV, Internet, etc.) sliding bard doors, energy efficient insulation & new windows. There are not appliances in the house because we are giving an allowance for whoever buys to house to choose their own appliances :) 

I think that the most incredible thing about this whole project is the fact that a house built in 1908 that sat empty for a decade & was going to be condemned, has been saved and brought back to life. I would say that 95% of the house is new (new foundation, garage doors, windows, framing, drywall, lighting, flooring, tile, doors, insulation, electric, heating & air, plumbing, etc) but we did maintain & even add to the original charm and character of the house. I even kept the original front door, and had it refinished! 

I am proud to show you my final pictures of the house, and now it's time to find a buyer who will love and appreciate this house as much as we have! 

I love the front porch! 

Street views:

Back alley way & patio area (that would be amazing with a big outdoor rug, wicker furniture, and some string lights!): 

I painted the porch ceiling mint green for a fun reason! In the old days, porch ceilings were this color because it is believed to repel bugs! Also because mint green is my favorite color :) I can just imagine a cute porch swing out there...

Beautiful garage door! Also, that tree might look wimpy now, but it's still a baby. It'll be gorgeous in a few years & provide some shade. 

Come on in the front door...

2 big closets right inside the front door. Perfect for jackets on one side, & your vacuum & broom on the other. 

This is my favorite view in the house! I love the loft, the railings, the staircase, and the barn door upstairs! 

That tiny door is also a favorite of mine. It's actually the perfect size to fit Rubbermaid tubs in for storage! It also provides water valve access to the powder room, and is tall enough inside to store a small Christmas tree! I also made sure that the tiny door is set about 2 inches into the wall so a piece of furniture can sit flush in front of it to hide it when not in use! 

This is the powder room:

Let's go upstairs...

I spy a tiny hand...

Upstairs hall way. Just wide enough to put a small desk or hallway table, or even a cute set of chairs :)

This is the first bedroom upstairs. I just had to put in that window. You can see the Tennesee river and dam in the distance! It would also be cute to hang a pretty piece of stained glass there! 

Of course it has its own little closet, too. 

This is the second bedroom upstairs. 

It also has a small closet, and a door to the bathroom! 

Another awesome view! Just look at that gorgeous vanity! I love the Carrara marble countertop. I especially love this subway tile shower, too. The floor is also nice! It's porcelain tile, but looks like grey-washed wood. 

Let's head back down the hallway, and go downstairs...

From the main living room downstairs, you head up into the dining room. 

I love this simple chandelier, and I love how open this whole dining room/kitchen/sitting area is. 

LOVE the kitchen. 

Custom cutlery drawer with tons of storage:

Custom shelves I had made & stained to match the hardwood floors 

Many old houses did not have a pantry, so I had this cabinet made to act as a pantry! The drawers slide out, and it actually has 72 sq feet of space! 

Double hidden trash cans! 

The fridge will go here:

We still have a couple of things to clean up, but I still love the kitchen. Those globe lights are from Amazon, and have an awesome woven cord (kind of hard to see in these pics) The counter overhangs about a foot here, so bar stools can be pushed underneath. 

The laundry room is right beside the kitchen. This sliding barn door is awesome if you don't want your company to see the laundry! 

Washer & dryer will go here underneath the window & cabinet:

View from the dining room into the kitchen & there is a large room under that light on the right: 

The master bedroom is off of the sitting room. It has a small hallway & doors that lead out to the patio:

This is the master bedroom! 

Walk-in closet:

I love how the master bathroom looks! Carrara marble countertops, beautiful white vanity, barn wood mirrors, & huge subway tiled walk in shower with a seat! The shower also has 2 shower heads, one of which is a rain shower, a bench on the left side, 2 built in shells, and a pebble bottom. 

The tour ends here, and I hope you loved it!!! I have put my heart, sweat, and tears into this house, and I can only hope that the family that moves in will equally love and appreciate it. 

The house will be listed on MLS on September 1st, and my fingers are crossed we will find a buyer quickly. Here are some quick specs on the house incase you or someone you may know is interested!!! 

Completely renovated, beautiful 3 bedroom//3 bath Historic District home full of charm and character! Featuring an open, airy floorplan. New hardwood throughout, new tiles bathrooms, Master Suite, charming sliding barn doors, gorgeous new light fixtures, Smarthome wiring, large//private back patio with alleyway access, 2 car garage, driveway, large front lawn, covered front porch, large//lit crawlspace, original (refinished!!) front door, upstairs loft that offers views of the Tennessee River and dam! Renovation includes all new electrical, all new plumbing, all new drywall, custom kitchen cabinets and countertops, new solid hardwood floors, new tiled bathrooms, new vanities, new bathroom amenities, new roof, all new energy-efficient heating and air work and new HVAC unit, new Windows, custom interior doors, new front porch, new stairs case, etc!!!! 

Historic District home that is about 2300 square feet. Downtown Lenoir City, less  than 5 minutes to I-40, and 15 minutes to Turkey Creek! 

If you know anyone that may be interested or if you want to see it in person, please call me at 865-924-0306!!!! I do plan on having an open house soon just for friends and family to come check it out one evening!! 

Thank you all for following along, and I can't wait to find our next renovation, and share that journey with you, as well!!!! 

With love, 

Kila