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Come on in, Ya’ll! Welcome to our Spiffer Upper!

November 9, 2016 · In: Before and After, Home Tour

House of Valentina Suburban Spiffer Upper

So, here we are.  Right in the middle, not in the city and not in the country, but in… the suburbs.

Gulp.  How did we end up in No Man’s Land?

When we got back from Copenhagen we needed a place to land and to register our kids for school.  The first thing we did was choose their schools.  We searched for the highest rated schools we could find and rented an apartment there. We took another four months to re- familiarize ourselves with the area (we are from Atlanta!), get the kids started in school, and house hunt.

The kids fell in LOVE with their schools, their new activities, and their friends.  So, our first priority became keeping them in their school district.  

When we chose our spiffer-upper the main criteria we hoped to satisfy was: open and spacious rooms, budget for personalization, abundant light, and a backyard for soccer playing and gardening.  Would we have loved old hardwood floors and craftsmen style details?

Yes, but we can add character. And we can’t wait to show you how!  

With our closing date coming in less than two weeks (if everything goes without a hitch!) we will be making over this lovely spiffer upper which is currently owned by a lovely elderly couple who has quite an eye for asian art and luxurious antiques…

THE ENTRY ::

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DINING ROOM/OFFICE ::

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THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM ::

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THE KITCHEN:: 

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THE BREAKFAST ROOM ::

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THE SUNROOM ::  
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 MASTER ON THE MAIN ::

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MAIN FLOOR POWDER ROOM ::
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THE BOYS’ BEDROOM ::

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“JACK AND JILL” BATHROOM ::

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BONUS BEDROOM/OFFICE/HANGOUT ROOM  ::

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TEEN SUITE W/BATHROOM ::

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THE BACKYARD ::

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By: houseofvalen · In: Before and After, Home Tour

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  1. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Oh, how lovely ❤️ I hope everything sorts out for you. I don’t know how it functions over there, but I cross my fingers for you.Preeety nice master bath room. It looks like its bigger than our living room
    xx

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:28 am

      The photo definitely makes the bathroom look bigger, but right now it has carpet. I won’t want to go in there without my shoes on until we replace the flooring! LOL!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Oh, how lovely ❤️ I hope everything sorts out for you. I don’t know how it functions over there, but I cross my fingers for you.Preeety nice master bath room. It looks like its bigger than our living room
    xx

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:28 am

      The photo definitely makes the bathroom look bigger, but right now it has carpet. I won’t want to go in there without my shoes on until we replace the flooring! LOL!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Oh, how lovely ❤️ I hope everything sorts out for you. I don’t know how it functions over there, but I cross my fingers for you.Preeety nice master bath room. It looks like its bigger than our living room
    xx

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:28 am

      The photo definitely makes the bathroom look bigger, but right now it has carpet. I won’t want to go in there without my shoes on until we replace the flooring! LOL!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Wow! This is amazing! Lookin forward to cheering you on in your new adventure!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:29 am

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much! xx

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Wow! This is amazing! Lookin forward to cheering you on in your new adventure!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:29 am

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much! xx

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Wow! This is amazing! Lookin forward to cheering you on in your new adventure!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:29 am

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much! xx

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:06 am

    The house looks beautiful – I’m eagerly looking forward to how you make it your home!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you! We are excited to get started!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:06 am

    The house looks beautiful – I’m eagerly looking forward to how you make it your home!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you! We are excited to get started!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:06 am

    The house looks beautiful – I’m eagerly looking forward to how you make it your home!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you! We are excited to get started!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    It looks like you have made a great housing choice. I look forward to seeing the process of how you make the place “your own”. It is so much larger than your previous abode, and I hope your precious family maintains its’ closeness in such a big space.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Yes, it’s quite big, though in real life it feels very life size. I’m sure we will use every bit of it! Can’t wait to share more!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    It looks like you have made a great housing choice. I look forward to seeing the process of how you make the place “your own”. It is so much larger than your previous abode, and I hope your precious family maintains its’ closeness in such a big space.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Yes, it’s quite big, though in real life it feels very life size. I’m sure we will use every bit of it! Can’t wait to share more!

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    November 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    It looks like you have made a great housing choice. I look forward to seeing the process of how you make the place “your own”. It is so much larger than your previous abode, and I hope your precious family maintains its’ closeness in such a big space.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 15, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Yes, it’s quite big, though in real life it feels very life size. I’m sure we will use every bit of it! Can’t wait to share more!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2016 at 1:19 am

    How exciting, and how beautiful your place is and will be. After years of cramped quarters you’ll be rambling around for a while I imagine. I look forward to watching you turn the place into your own with all your amazing details and unique touches. Best of luck

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 14, 2016 at 2:26 am

      Thank you! We are quite excited, especially after living these last six months in a very cramped apartment! 🙂

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2016 at 1:19 am

    How exciting, and how beautiful your place is and will be. After years of cramped quarters you’ll be rambling around for a while I imagine. I look forward to watching you turn the place into your own with all your amazing details and unique touches. Best of luck

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 14, 2016 at 2:26 am

      Thank you! We are quite excited, especially after living these last six months in a very cramped apartment! 🙂

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2016 at 1:19 am

    How exciting, and how beautiful your place is and will be. After years of cramped quarters you’ll be rambling around for a while I imagine. I look forward to watching you turn the place into your own with all your amazing details and unique touches. Best of luck

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 14, 2016 at 2:26 am

      Thank you! We are quite excited, especially after living these last six months in a very cramped apartment! 🙂

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    December 10, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I love your family’s spirit of adventure! Excited to read about your time in Atlanta! The new home is incredible now…I imagine it will be full of charm&warmth with your beautiful designs. Congratulations!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you SO much for such a sweet note! We are super excited to see where this new adventure takes us!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    December 10, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I love your family’s spirit of adventure! Excited to read about your time in Atlanta! The new home is incredible now…I imagine it will be full of charm&warmth with your beautiful designs. Congratulations!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you SO much for such a sweet note! We are super excited to see where this new adventure takes us!

      Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    December 10, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    I love your family’s spirit of adventure! Excited to read about your time in Atlanta! The new home is incredible now…I imagine it will be full of charm&warmth with your beautiful designs. Congratulations!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you SO much for such a sweet note! We are super excited to see where this new adventure takes us!

      Reply
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