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Fixer Upper: A Coastal Makeover for a 1971 Ranch House

March 01, 2016

Chip and Joanna Gaines help a nomadic couple who had lived in five homes over the past six years find and create their perfect forever home in Hewitt, Texas. Little did they know that "coming home" would take on special surprise significance in this particular instance.

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Going Coastal in Central Texas

Chip and Joanna completely reworked the facade and did a major interior overhaul to transform a plain '70s ranch house, creating an updated and utterly relaxing home for a couple ready to settle down. Thrown into the mix for this renovation is a dedicated music room for him and a touch of the beach for a her.

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Serene Palette

Calming blue-gray and crisp white in the kitchen contribute an overall theme that's meant to feel relaxed and not overwhelming.

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Traces of Surf and Salt Air

Subtle additions like driftwood, green glass and sand-weighted hurricane glass create a suggestion of beach life without overstating the theme.

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Only Rock and Roll

In this renovation, the "man cave" is a dedicated music room complete with a wall-mounted collection of electric guitars and a custom made bar clad in reclaimed wood.

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