Season 2, Episode 12
It’s always an extra challenge to sell a home when it’s previously been used as a business. Buyers have a hard time seeing past the current business configuration and into the home with all its possibilities.
That’s exactly what we tackled here. Sue and Mary had run a day care out of this home for many years, and they were both ready to move on. However, when they put it on the market, there were no buyers willing to move in.
We took this 1,475 square foot rambler and converted it back into a gorgeous family home. Some of our work was as easy as removing all the cubbies and shelving that had been added for the day care. Other parts—like renovating the kitchen and bathroom—took more effort and more budget, but in the end, it was totally worth it!
Ready for the numbers? Here it is…
- Original list price: $375,000
- Lamb Real Estate’s investment: $50,000
- Lamb Real Estate’s list price: $500,000
- Lamb Real Estate’s final sale price: $550,000
That’s $175,000 more than Sue and Mary originally expected to sell it for!
Here’s what went into this house…
Colors, Patterns, & Texture Inspos
Inspiration for this house’s design theme came almost entirely from a visit to a local estate sale where I found a ton of fantastic treasures. I took the items—things like kitchen canisters, wallpaper, a blue typewriter, and more—and used them to create a modern-vintage farmhouse aesthetic. We chose to lean into black and white as our base throughout the home with pops of color to add a flair of personality.
This was a super fun house to stage, since we used a mix of estate sale finds and favorite items from our store to create a striking look.
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Key Updates
- Removing the cubbies and extra storage from main living spaces and exposing the fireplace.
- Rethinking the kitchen flow to allow for more connection with main living spaces.
- Renovating both bathrooms to maximize the home’s value and attractiveness to buyers.
- Creating a desk and small work area in the dead space off the kitchen.
- Vintage farmhouse staging throughout!
DIY Project: Wallpaper Art
I fell in love with some old wallpaper I found and knew we had to use it in our design. We decided (okay…maybe I decided, since Les had doubts!) to use it as a focal point in the main bedroom.
We took two long, narrow wood panels and used spray glue to attach the old wallpaper to the wood. Then we mounted those boards on the wall on either side of the bed, just behind where the nightstands would sit. We finished the pieces off with dark stained trim to create a lovely wood frame.
The result was a memorable focal point that showed off the character and possibilities of the home…and it was super easy to do!
Featured Finds
You can find several of the items featured in this episode online and in our Snohomish Storefront location! Check these favorites out:
- Hand-Painted Stoneware Plate
- “Eat” Distressed Metal Wall Decor
- Metal Wall Decor with Embossed Flowers
- Oil Cruet
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Key Materials
- Main paint: Spare White from Sherwin Williams
- Kitchen backsplash: Adessi Zellige Pearl Opal Ceramic Tile from Floor & Decor (this is similar to what we used)
- Kitchen flooring: AquaGuard Windy Grey Beech Laminate from Floor & Decor
- Kitchen sink: 24-inch Farmhouse Sink from Amazon
- Shower surround: Festival Metro Ceramic Tile from Floor & Decor
- Bathroom vanity: Charlotte Double Vanity from Amazon
- Bathroom flooring: Festival White and Black Hexagon Tile from Floor & Decor
- Bathroom lighting: Farmhouse Vanity Light from Amazon
You can see all of our great Amazon finds right here!
See ya back on HGTV next Tuesday at 9PM ET/PT for the last episode of Season 2!
Love,
Lyndsay
