A Fixer Upper for a Most Eligible Bachelor
Modern and Masculine
Yet another wall was removed in order to merge two bedrooms and create an enlarged master suite. Joanna maintained the earthy and masculine aesthetic with dark wood floors, contrasting tones, gray walls, plenty of wood and a pair of framed prints based on vintage fishing-lure designs.
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- 308
- chip gaines
- fixer upper
- joanna gaines
- magnolia
- ridley
- waco
- accent rug
- after
- bedside table
- bench
- books
- ceiling fan
- headboard
- lamp
- master bedroom
- metal bin
- potted plants
- remodeling
- renovation
- restoration
- reveal
- side table
- vase
- wall art
- fishing lure print
- masculine
- neutral color palette
- natural light
- windows
Meet the Homeowner
After living for several years in New York City, 37-year-old bachelor David Ridley – whom Chip quickly dubbed Waco's most eligible bachelor – was eager to return to his roots in Waco. David was looking for house in the Mountainview area, close to Lake Waco. He enjoys fishing, water sports and the outdoors. He wanted a house with plenty of room for entertaining and favors more modern architecture and decor. His all-in budget was $272,000.
BEFORE
This third home on Chip and Joanna's tour was built in 1968 and boasted a desirable location, some beautiful trees and a big backyard, but the exterior lacked distinguising features and visual focus. It did, however, come with five bedrooms, two baths and a list price of $169,000 leaving the homeowner with a renovation budget of just over $100,000.
AFTER
Both inside and out, Joanna's design brings to the home a more updated take on the traditional ranch concept. The exterior is painted in light gray offset by a darker roof and new wood shutters. The front columns are given a more substantial look, wrapped in natural cedar and bolstered with rock skirt bases and concrete ledges. New windows and updated front door and twin sconces help draw attention to the new entrance as a visual focal point.
Living Room, AFTER
The space, now merged with the main living room, now has an updated fireplace with a surround clad in reclaimed wood and concrete hearth. New concrete had to be poured in this space to bring all floors of the living space to a uniform level.
Kitchen, AFTER
With walls removed and a top-to-bottom renovation, the new kitchen is barely recognizable as the same space.
Tags:
- 308
- chip gaines
- fixer upper
- joanna gaines
- magnolia
- ridley
- waco
- after
- bar stools
- cook books
- cutting board
- double island
- flatware
- island
- kitchen
- light fixture
- metal decor
- mixer
- open shelving
- remodeling
- renovation
- restoration
- reveal
- stainless steel appliances
- toaster
- vase
- vent hood
- wooden display
- raised ceiling
Kitchen, AFTER
Standout features in the new kitchen include the large twin islands with concrete countertops, a custom box ceiling with reclaimed wood-panel inset and industrial styled pendants providing generous task lighting above the islands.
Tags:
- 308
- chip gaines
- fixer upper
- joanna gaines
- magnolia
- ridley
- waco
- after
- bar stools
- cook books
- cutting board
- double island
- flatware
- island
- kitchen
- light fixture
- metal decor
- mixer
- open shelving
- remodeling
- renovation
- restoration
- reveal
- stainless steel appliances
- toaster
- vase
- vent hood
- wooden display
- raised ceiling
- natural light
- french door
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