Original Features Preserved:
Doors
Windows
Hardware
Trim
Wood Floors
Clawfoot Tub
This sweet little home is the last house on the street and with the siding now a subtle shade of turquoise blue and a refreshing orange on the doors, it's now the most cheerful house around. The inside is just as fun with shades of blue throughout and the cutest little kitchen you've ever seen.
Hear more about this sweet home's history by reading The Story then look through our beautiful pictures in The Gallery and then scroll down to our Sources and Links section to get inspired and get shopping!
If there is one word to describe this little house it would have to be sweet. The bright and cheerful exterior color scheme, quaint kitchen, and timeless bathroom make this house something special and every single inch of this 1200 square feet house was used wisely proving that good things can come in small packages.
On the exterior we removed the vinyl siding that was covering up the original wood siding. With a few repairs primarily on the window casings that had been altered for the vinyl siding and some enhancements to the front porch to make it more historically accurate, the house now sits high on its little corner. We used a soft blue/green on the siding with bright white siding and a shade of tangerine to finish off the exterior.
Inside we made two small changes to the layout of the house that made a big impact. First, we removed an old brick chimney to give a little extra room in the bathroom that made all of the difference. We then moved all of the plumbing to the opposite wall and were able to refurbish the original clawfoot tub. In the kitchen we stole a little space from the walk-in pantry to carve out a laundry nook and turned the old laundry room into heated space for a new mud room that enters the cozy kitchen. By reworking the cabinet layout and painting the cabinets a warm shade of blue, this kitchen is now both charming and efficient. We just love this little house!
Original Features
The most notable original feature discovered would be the original wood siding underneath the vinyl siding that made all the difference in the curb appeal of the house. Both the doors and all of the windows are also original and boast the old wavy glass that will make you swoon.
Inside all of the original doors and hardware were kept, the clawfoot tub refurbished, and the beautiful hardwood floors were refinished including those that were hidden under linoleum in the kitchen.
Another staple for us, this vintage inspired bath faucet comes in several finishes.
Simple and yet elegant chandelier great for any room.
A great vintage styled mailbox for your front porch.
In hopes of inspiring and helping you with design selections for your home, we have included sources and links for each space in this home. We hope you'll enjoying exploring ways to add some old house character into your home.
The original siding was hiding underneath the vinyl siding so but with a few repairs, it looks as good as new. We also were excited to have all of the original doors and windows, curvy glass and all.
Body: Breaktime SW 6463
Trim: SW Extra White in gloss
Door: Emberglow SW 6627 in semi-gloss
Porch Floors: Valspar HGSW3472 Avaitrix
In addition to the original windows that let in tons of sunlight, the fireplace and mantel simply needed a fresh coat of paint.
Trim: SW Extra White in semi-gloss
Doors: SW Black (off the shelf) in satin
Floors: Provential
Walls: Into the Gloaming HGSW 2455
To add a little visual interest to the dining room, we added a few trim pieces in this board and batten pattern and then painted it blue. Since this space is beside the kitchen and leads to the bathroom, both in similar shades of blue, the feature wall ties all of the spaces together well.
Feature Wall: SW9140 Blustery Sky
Custom MiX: Half SW9140 Blustery Sky & Half SW7671 On the Rocks
Butcher Block Countertops: Provential Stain
Buried under years of plywood, linoleum, and years of wear, we found the original pine floors underneath. It took a little work and a few repairs to damaged areas, but it was worth it for the the way they turned out.
Walls: Basalt Powder HGSW 2457
We were able to refurbish the original clawfoot tub and it turned out beautifully. While we are sure if the beadboard is original to the home, it certainly has been there for a while and we were excited to be able to preserve and reinstall to create this timeless look.
Walls & Trim: SW9140 Blustery Sky
Clawfoot Tub Exterior: Satin Black (off the shelf)
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