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Classic American
Joanna and Chip upgraded and expanded an 800-square-foot house built in the 1940s to create this warm, inviting home for a sweet couple.
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Light and Airy
The living space was changed dramatically making it feel more open yet comfortable and soothing.
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A New Center
The expanded kitchen becomes the heart of the home, with a large island providing a work surface as well as a gathering place for guests and grandkids.
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Making Laundry Day Fun
Joanna suggests taking a room that's simple and utlitarian, like a pantry or the laundry room seen here, and looking for ways to make it more fun and inviting.
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Redefined Master
Joanna uses light and texture to redefine the overall feel of the newly expanded master bedroom.
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Soothing Retreat
The master bath was expanded and upgraded. Twin vanities were added and the walls painted in a tranquil blue-green.
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Home Grown
A highlight in the large backyard is the vegetable garden, which Joanna helped expand and refine.
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RG III
Chip and Joanna meet with NFL quarterback Robert Grifin III. Robert started the '
Family of 3 Foundation' to give back to his community and to help deserving individuals in need. Robert's parents both serve in the military, and helping out retired veterans, showing them the appreciation they deserve, is one of his personal ambitions.
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Team Effort
Robert's current project is helping out retired Vietnam veteran Bill Graham and his wife Sherry. He recruits Chip and Joanna to help.
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BEFORE
The home of Bill and Sherry Graham was built in 1948, is about 800 square feet, has two bedrooms and one just one small bath.
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AFTER
Joanna's design plan called for extending the front porch to make home's entry feel larger and dressing up the exterior with fresh paint, a new front door, black shutters and exterior sconces.
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Demo Day
Robert and Chip join forces on major demolition that includes removing an exterior wall to make way for a major expansion.
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Demo Day
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Demo Day
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Demo Day
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Boys Will Be Boys
Chip endeavors to teach an NFL quarterback some of the finer points of flipping hammers.
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Marked Difference
Improvements to the home's exterior and facade include a new roof, new brick skirt, new stairs and railings and fresh landscaping.
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Exterior, Detail
New side windows with natural wood framing, along with large urn planters, help dress up the front entrance.
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Living Room, BEFORE
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Living Room, AFTER
A new front door, larger windows, hardwood floors and new recessed lighting help redefine the main living space.
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Living Room, Detail
Specially designed leather recliners were custom made to replace old standard recliners in the Graham's living room.
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Living Room, Detail
In the foyer, an old hardwood floor was re-planed and repurposed to create an accent wall. A unique metal-art wall hanging was custom created by Jimmy Don Holmes of JDH Iron Designs in Crawford, Texas. The piece was given to homeowner Bill Graham by Chip and Joanna as a tribute to his service to the country.
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BEFORE
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BEFORE
Joanna recommended opening up a wall that separates the kitchen from the living space, creating a more open floorplan.
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AFTER
The kitchen now opens onto the main living area, creating a unified and visually coordinated space.
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Kitchen, AFTER
The kitchen now not only opens onto the living room, but its footprint also extends into a new dining area.
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Kitchen, AFTER
Other enhancements in the kitchen include all new countertops, backsplash, apron-front sink, new appliances and twin sconces illuminating the new island.
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Kitchen, AFTER
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Kitchen, Detail
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Kitchen, Detail
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Kitchen, Detail
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Kitchen, Detail
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Dining Area, BEFORE
The new dining room was created from this space that was formerly an add-on laundry room. An exterior wall was also removed to expand the space further.
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Dining Room, AFTER
A sizable dining table was added along with simple wooden chairs in contrasting black and a new chandelier.
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Dining Room, Detail
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Dining Room, Detail
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Dining Room, Detail
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Laundry Room
Joanna adds some of the functional and decorative touches in the new laundry room.
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Laundry Room
In the laundry room, Joanna focused on making the space both attractive and functional. She added items for helping with organization such as glass apothecary style jars for storing detergent, clothes pins, dryer sheets and the like.
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Laundry Room
Joanna also used vintage style wire baskets tucked inside storage cubbies.
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Laundry Room, Detail
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Laundry Room, Detail
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Laundry Room, Detail
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Master Bedroom, BEFORE
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Master Bedroom, AFTER
In the master bedroom, Joanna used board-and-batten walls, painted white, to add texture but at the same time make the space feel light and airy. "It feels super-cozy in here, like a retreat," she says, "I wanted it to just be peaceful, calming."
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Master Bedroom, Detail
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Master Bedroom, Detail
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Master Bedroom, Detail
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Master Bedroom, Detail
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Master Bedroom, Detail
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Master Bath, BEFORE
The old bathroom was dated, small and difficult to access.
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Master Bath, AFTER
The bathroom was enlarged and a spacious walk-in shower added as well as a double vanity, linen closet and lots of extra storage.
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Master Bath, Detail
White subway tile with dark gray grout and new chrome fixtures were used in the new shower.
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Master Bath, Detail
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AFTER
The home has been expanded with an additional 400 square feet, encompassing a new dining room and expanded bath. The exterior has been transformed with a new front porch and entrance as well as a new back patio, pergola and shed for storing gardening tools and equipment.
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Backyard, AFTER
Chip, Joanna and the Gaines kids helped clean up and refurbish the Graham's backyard vegetable garden, adding a raised bed, borders and lattice.
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Hometown Heroes
"We're honored to be part of this project," Chip told the Grahams. With the help of Robert Griffin III, and some assistance from some local army volunteers, Chip and Joanna were able to help enhance the home and lives of two deserving people.
