Erin and Ben Napier were thrilled to help a new pediatrician and calligraphy artist find their dream home in Laurel. After seeing Erin’s sketches for two homes, the young couple chose a traditional house with colonial elements...and tons of disrepair. But when others see a lost cause, the Napiers see potential. Click on to see the incredible before and afters from this massive overhaul.

The home’s exterior wasn’t bad, just not exactly inviting. Overgrown weeds, dark colors and a lack of landscaping weren’t giving the home any curb appeal.

Erin and Ben brightened the exterior with a slate blue for the door, shutters and awning. The color pops against the red brick and allows the home’s colonial elements to shine. They also added pavers, new plants and a wreath to clean up the front of the home and create some much-needed curb appeal.

This dated kitchen had a lot of space, but it wasn’t being utilized. The layout was choppy and segmented by a long island. And the layout wasn’t chef-friendly because the kitchen had so many extra doors that separated cabinets and appliances.