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Dramatic Transformations: Fresh French Country Home

August 24, 2016
From: Michael Abraham

With an exterior covered in vines and an interior that felt cramped and confining, this French country home needed a little TLC. Thus, Michael Abraham renovated the house, introducing modern white features and accents to achieve a fresh, airy aesthetic.

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Before Photo of Tudor Exterior
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Before: Overgrown Exterior

Overgrown greenery starts to take hold of the home's exterior, covering the beautiful gray stone siding it has to offer.

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French Country Exterior With Stone Siding and Shingle Roof
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Gorgeous French Country Home

Clad in gray stone with a hint of Tudor style, this renovated home exterior is lovely to look at it.

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Before: Dark and Cramped Kitchen

Not only was the kitchen a tight place to maneuver around, the dark cabinets weren't doing the space any favors.

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Transitional White Kitchen With White Cabinets, Island & Black Countertops
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Striking Eat-In Kitchen

Talk about a "wow" factor. This stunning, renovated kitchen features hardwood flooring, beautiful white cabinets and a lovely kitchen island that serves as place to prep and eat. Black stone countertops add striking contrast to the fresh design.

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White Transitional Dining Room With Dark Wood Beam Ceiling
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Fresh, White Dining Room With Exposed Beam Ceiling

Stark white walls and a dark wood beam ceiling provide beautiful contrast in this dining room. White, slipcovered chairs surround a long, dark wood table, providing a great spot for dining with friends and family. Niche shelves feature a gold backdrop that adds an elegant touch to the design.

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Before: Dreary Sunroom

A sunroom needs to feel light and airy, not dark and dreary. The dark leather furniture was replaced with lighter, more updated furnishings.

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Transitional Sunroom With Vaulted Wood Ceiling
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Lovely, Updated Sunroom

Four plush armchairs provide comfortable seating in the freshly updated sunroom. The vaulted ceiling is a gorgeous detail that adds great height and contrast to the space. There's even a place to work thanks to the elongated, built-in desk.

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Before: Dark and Outdated Family Room

Ugly blue carpet and a floral loveseat? This family room needed a bright and airy update that the family would love and enjoy.

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White Transitional Living Room With Stone Wall, White and Neutral Furniture
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Refreshing Family Room

Once a dark and dated space, the family room feels light and bright thanks to the white walls and furniture. The dingy blue carpet was removed and replaced with light floors.

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Transitional Bar With Stone Wall Surrounding
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Bar in the Family Room

The beautiful stone wall stayed with the updated design of the family room and provided the perfect nook for a bar.

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Before: Old-Fashioned Master Bedroom

Antique, but not in a good way, the master bedroom felt very outdated and needed a fresh update.

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White Transitional Bedroom With Purple Bed Frame, Neutral Armchair & Gray Comforter
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Chic Master Bedroom

Updated with chic style, the master bedroom is a cozy place to rest your head. Details such as the exposed beam ceiling and delicate chandelier add character and style to the space.

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