Going from cold to warm: A beautiful transformation

When buying a home, you almost never get exactly what you want. Even people who build their homes are typically limited to what the builder has pre-built into the plans. Fortunately, you can put together a remodel to completely change the look and feel of your home, which is just what Paul and Cynthia Parker did with their Bainbridge Island home.

A story of a beautiful remodel

After living in their home that felt cold and uninviting since 2002, the Parkers finally decided it was time to do something about it. The biggest problem with the home was that it didn’t feel welcoming to them or their guests, so it was time for a change. Rather than moving from their beach-front property, they chose a remodel, and they met with a professional who helped them make decisions about what to change.

At first, they thought an entire remodel was in order. They figured they’d need to gut the place and start all over. Their designer, however, pointed out that sometimes small changes can make a huge difference. For example, baseboard heater covers can make an older place feel new and bright again. So they got to work. The one big change they made was they moved the location of the kitchen, and they made the windows larger for a better view of the water. The exterior was updated to give the whole place a more welcoming appeal, and the materials throughout were updated to warmer, natural ones.

Overall, the transformation was beautiful and wasn’t nearly as expensive or time consuming as it could have been because simple changes were used to make the place feel warm instead of doing a complete overhaul.

Simple changes in your place

With this in mind, you may be wondering what you can do to make your home feel more inviting to guests. It is important to keep in mind that small simple changes are the best way to move forward. Pick a room you want to update and consider what small changes might make a difference. For example, adding hardware to your cabinets is a small and simple thing, yet it can completely transform the overall look in your kitchen or bathroom. New paint can freshen up a room and make it feel brand new even if it is a hundred years old. A fireplace remodel is a good way to modernize one of the biggest centerpieces of your home that is most often seen by family and friends.

Even the decor can go a long way in making your guests feel comfortable. Throw pillows on your couches and a blanket make your guests feel like they can settle in, and pictures of beautiful scenery and family make people feel like they are at home. Start one room and a time, and eventually, you will have the house of your dreams too.

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