Dramatic Transformations: Fresh French Country Home
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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August 24, 2016
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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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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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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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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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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Before: Dark and Outdated Family Room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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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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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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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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