Fixer Upper: A 1950s Bungalow and a New Life Chapter

Chip and Joanna Gaines in the family room of the Baker's newly remodeled home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Bringing the Cozy Factor

When Patti decided to move to Waco to be near her family, she found a '50s-vintage home that made her feel happy, but admittedly the rather plain and empty house "needed a hug." Fortunately Chip and Joanna were there to provide the hug.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the exterior of the Baker's home. (Before #1)

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Before

The Basic Beige Bungalow was in a great location, sat on a corner lot and, at 1600 square feet, was the right size for the client. Though the house was in good shape overall, the plain brown exterior offered little in terms of visual appeal.

The exterior of the Baker's renovated home has new siding, landscaping and an updated porch, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After #1)

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After

Natural wood shingles and coordinating front door, gray exterior paint, white trim and fresh landscaping help give the home a distinctive look and cottage feel.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the living room of the Baker's home. (Before #15)

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Living Room, Before

The living room, prior to the renovation, had a nonfunctioning fireplace and textured gray walls, neither of which appealed to the homeowner.

Neutral Cottage Living Room with Black Closet Door

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Living Room, After

In the new floor plan, the fireplace has been eliminated and a cased opening, leading to the dining room, was relocated. A coat closet, just inside the front door was added. The closet door, like other interior doors throughout the house, is painted black and fitted with vintage hardware.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the living room of the Baker's home. (Before #13)

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Living Room, Before

The living room came with original oak hardwood floors, which were in excellent shape. Chip simply sanded and refinished them to provide a fresh look.

Neutral Living Room with White Armchairs

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Living Room, After

Joanna decorated the living room using a neutral palette, light shades and pale blue accents, providing a nice contrast with the dark stained wood floors.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the living room of the Baker's home. (Before #14)

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Living Room, Before

Neutral Living Room with Gray Sofa and Blue Pillows

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Living Room, After

"This is her forever home," said Joanna. "I want to make sure that everything that I am choosing and deciding from a design standpoint is timeless and as classic as possible."

Neutral Living Room with Brown Block Coffee Tables

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Living Room, Detail

The Baker’s rennovated living room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Living Room, Detail

As seen on FIxer Upper, the family room in the Baker's home. (Before #3)

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Den, Before

This room off the kitchen offered a blank slate as a utility space that might serve a number of purposes.

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Den, After

Joanna's design made use of the space as an informal den. Joanna suggested mixing it up with the flooring in this space with a tile floor with tiles made to look like painted wood in white distressed finish.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the family room in the Baker's home. (Before #6)

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Den, Before

Neutral Living Room with Brown Sofa and Coffee Table

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Den, After

The modified floor plan incorporated what had been a porch at the rear of the house, enclosing the space and turning it into a combination office and laundry room adjacent to the den. The two spaces are separated by a pony wall and integrated open shelves that are visible and accessible from either room.

Neutral Laundry Room with White Cabinets

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Laundry Room and Office, After

In the laundry room, there's plenty of storage, and the washer and dryer are concealed within a custom cabinet.

Neutral Office Space with Gray Desk and White Armchair

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Laundry Room and Office, Detail

The Baker’s new family room has built in shelving that helps to separate the space from the laundry room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Laundry Room and Office, Detail

The Baker’s family room has new flooring and freshly painted walls, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After #6)

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Den, Detail

The interior doors throughout the house are painted black and utilize vintage hardware.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the kitchen in the Baker's home. (Before #9)

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Kitchen, Before

The kitchen was awkward and dated, with laminate flooring covering the original hardwood.

Neutral Kitchen with Brown Wood-Framed Vent Hood

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Kitchen, After

The kitchen is reconfigured, now incorporating what had been an adjacent dining room.

Neutral Kitchen with Brown Wooden Island

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Kitchen, After

The new kitchen features an island that's actually a primitive style antique table imported from Europe.

Neutral Kitchen with Gray Concrete Countertops and White Sink

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Kitchen, After

Other highlights in the new kitchen include poured concrete countertops, patterned tile backsplash, casual open shelving and newly revealed hardwood floors.

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Kitchen, Detail

Neutral Breakfast Nook with Black Shiplap Wall and Tan Table

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Kitchen, After

A star feature in the new kitchen is the casual dining space with a black shiplap feature wall and twin pendants in black metal finish.

The Baker’s new kitchen has a breakfast area with vertical black shiplap, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Kitchen, Detail

In keeping with Patti's preference for primitive accents, Joanna comissioned a set of handmade ceramic dishware in basic white, embossed with the Baker family name.

Neutral Kitchen with Black Shiplap Accent Wall

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Kitchen, Detail

As seen on FIxer Upper, the master bedroom in the Baker's home. (Before #16)

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Master Bedroom, Before

Neutral Master Bedroom with Black and White Botanical Wallpaper

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Master Bedroom, After

Patti loved wallpaper, and Joanna went with a black and white print with a botanical motif.

Black and White Master Bedroom with Black Frame Bed and White Linens

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Master Bedroom, After

The black and white theme is carried through with a black furnishings and metal frame bed with white linens.

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Master Bedroom, Detail

Black and White Master Bedroom with Blue Lamp

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Master Bedroom, Detail

The Baker’s new master bedroom, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Master Bedroom, Detail

As seen on FIxer Upper, the master bathroom in the Baker's home. (Before #18)

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Master Bath, Before

The bath off of the main bedroom was tiny and visually plain.

The Baker’s new master bathroom has updated tile and bathtub, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After #18)

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Master Bath, After

The floor plan was modified to enlarge the bath, creating a stylish master bath with large tub shower with glass door, gray tile and a recessed shelf with decorative accent tile.

Neutral Master Bathroom with Brown Vanity and Mirror

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Master Bath, Detail

Neutral Master Bathroom with Open Shelves

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Master Bath, Detail

Open wood shelving next to the shower provides generous and attractive storage.

As seen on FIxer Upper, the hall bathroom in the Baker's home. (Before #8)

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Hall Bath, Before

The Baker’s remodeled hallway bathroom, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After #8)

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Hall Bath, After

A small bath off the hallway also gets a fresh makeover with new vanity, mirror and open shelving.

The Baker’s remodeled hallway bathroom no longer has a shower, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After)

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Hall Bath, Detail

As seen on FIxer Upper, the exterior of the Baker's home. (Before #2)

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Before

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After

Patti's formerly basic-beige bungalow has been transformed into a stylish home with warmth and cottage elements, and one that's manages to at once be cozy, casual and sophisticated.

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Finis

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Fixer Upper: A 1950s Bungalow and a New Life Chapter

Bringing the Cozy Factor

Before

After

Living Room, Before

Living Room, After

Living Room, Before

Living Room, After

Living Room, Before

Living Room, After

Living Room, Detail

Living Room, Detail

Den, Before

Den, After

Den, Before

Den, After

Laundry Room and Office, After

Laundry Room and Office, Detail

Laundry Room and Office, Detail

Den, Detail

Kitchen, Before

Kitchen, After

Kitchen, After

Kitchen, After

Kitchen, Detail

Kitchen, After

Kitchen, Detail

Kitchen, Detail

Master Bedroom, Before

Master Bedroom, After

Master Bedroom, After

Master Bedroom, Detail

Master Bedroom, Detail

Master Bedroom, Detail

Master Bath, Before

Master Bath, After

Master Bath, Detail

Master Bath, Detail

Hall Bath, Before

Hall Bath, After

Hall Bath, Detail

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After

Finis

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