Fixer Upper: Cottage Charmer With a Fun, Eclectic Vibe

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Cottage Enhancement

This home transformation, seen here after the renovation was complete, was an easy fit for both the homeowner and Chip and Joanna. As soon as she laid eyes on it, homebuyer Kaley Eggers knew this was the perfect place for her and her new son.

Kitchen with Island, Pendant Lights, and Black Tile

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Playful, Bright and Open

The kitchen was already fairly large, but Chip and Joanna expanded it further, reworking the layout and opening it onto the living and dining area.

Living Room with Wood Ceiling and Floors

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Fun With Colors and Textures

Joanna wanted the home to reflect the client's fun style and eclectic sensibility so, for the main living and dining areas, she opted for a vibrant green wall paint and a mix of modern and retro accents.

Sunroom with Sofa, Desks and Black Light Fixtures

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Sunroom with Purpose

The sunroom just off the kitchen is brightly lit and colorfully decorated, making for a creative space well suited to both play and study.

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Tranquility Base

For the new master suite, Joanna's original idea was to carry through with the bright green paint used in the front rooms, but she ultimately went with a soft gray for a more tranquil feel.

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines pose for a portrait with the Eggers sisters in the kitchen of Kaley's newly renovated home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (portrait)

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Meet the Homeowner

Kaley Eggers (far left) is a single foster-mom in the process of adopting a son. She's wanting to make her first home purchase and create a special place to start a family. She enlists the help of her twin sister Lauren, as well as Chiip and Jo, to help her find the perfect place to start building memories. She wants a home with personality and charm, at least three bedrooms and a nice backyard. Her budget, including renovatins, is $170,000.

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BEFORE

Joanna felt that the exterior of this home – dubbed by Chip the "Baby Blue Cottage" – already possessed some real charm, it just needed some updating and freshening up.

The exterior of the Eggers home now features added dormers, a new front door, brick walkway, and fresh landscaping, as seen on Fixer Upper. (exterior)

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AFTER

The exterior gets dressed up with a darker color with contrasting trim, new dormers, a custom wood door, paver walkway and new landscaping.

The Eggers' living room prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #7)

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Living Room, BEFORE

Just inside the front entrance is a sizable space that serves as both living room and dining room. The wood floors were a plus, as well as the fireplace situated directly across from the front entrance. Joanna wanted to make the fireplace even more of a visual focal point.

Living Room with Black and White Tile Fire Place

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Living Room, AFTER

Black and white tile surround and a mantel custom created using architectural trim make it the room's statement piece.

The Eggers' living room prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #6)

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Living Room, BEFORE

The water stains visible above the front door indicated a possible roof leak and would require removal of some of the drywall to inspect the extent of damage – something that would ultimately lead to a pleasant surprise.

The living room of the Eggers home was brought to life with a ship lap ceiling, fresh paint, and a unique chandelier, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, AFTER

Removal of the drywall ceiling would reveal original shiplap that was in remarkably good condition. The textured wood ceiling makes for a nice visual balance with the hardwood floors.

Living Room with Wood Ceiling and Chandelier

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Living Room, AFTER

Two matching chandelier light fixtures help delineate and balance the two sections of the front room – the living room seen here and the dining room on the opposite end.

A close-up of the custom tiled fireplace and unique mantel in the Eggers living room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

A close-up of the pottted plants on the coffee table in the Eggers living room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

A close-up of the chandelier in the dining room of the Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

A close-up of the side table in the Eggers living room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

A close-up of the vintage television and hanging shelves in the Eggers living room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

A close-up of the coat rack in the Eggers living and dining room, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Living Room, Detail

Dining Room with Chandelier and Coat Rack

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Dining Room, AFTER

The Eggers' living room prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #5)

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Living and Dining Room, BEFORE

Living and Dining Room Space with Chandelier

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Living and Dining Room, AFTER

The Eggers' living room prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #11)

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Living and Dining Room, BEFORE

Living and Dining Room Space with Wood Ceiling and Fireplace

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Living and Dining Room, AFTER

The dining room of the Eggers home was brought to life with a ship lap ceiling, fresh paint, and a unique chandelier, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Dining Room, AFTER

The Eggers' kitchen prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #4)

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Kitchen, BEFORE

The existing kitchen was fairly large, but Joanna recommended a dramatic update to open it up further and change the configuration, including reworking the cabinet layout, removing the popcorn ceiling and installing new appliances.

Kitchen with Island, Pendant Lights, and Black Tile Backsplash

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Kitchen, AFTER

Some highlights in the renovated kitchen include modern cabinets in a light natural wood finish, new island, twin pendants with mint green shades, open shelving and black tile backsplash.

The Eggers' kitchen prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before # 3)

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Kitchen, BEFORE

The kitchen of the newly renovated Eggers home was opened up by removing walls, custom cabinets were installed, and unique bar stools make the space one of a kind, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after #4)

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Kitchen, AFTER

Two newly added windows on the kitchen's back wall look out onto the adjacent sunroom and allow more natural light into the space.

Chalkboard on Wood Paneled Wall and Kitchen Island

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Kitchen, AFTER

A close-up of the display board on the new island in the kitchen of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Kitchen, Detail

Kitchen with Black Tile Backsplash and Open Cabinets

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Kitchen, AFTER

A close-up of the tile backslpash, new countertops, and unique cabinets in the kitchen of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Kitchen, Detail

A close-up of the tile backslpash and new countertops, in the kitchen of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Kitchen, Detail

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Kitchen, Detail

The Eggers' sun room prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #9)

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Sunroom, BEFORE

Sunroom with Striped Floors, Sofa and Desks

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Sunroom, AFTER

The sunroom has been completely transformed and features custom flooring design, new light fixtures and two wall-mounted work desks custom created by furniture craftsman Clint Harp.

The sun room of the Eggers home has been completely transformed and features custom flooring design, new light fixtures, and built in desks, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Sunroom, AFTER

A close-up of the day bed in the sun room of the Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Sunroom, Detail

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Sunroom, Detail

A close-up of the custom artwork and light fixtures in the sun room of the Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Sunroom, Detail

A close-up of the built in desks in the sun room of the Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Sunroom, Detail

The custom desks feature legs and drawer pulls that were hand-turned by Clint Harp.

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Sunroom, Detail

A close-up of the custom built sitting and storage area in the sun room of the Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Sunroom, Detail

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Sunroom, AFTER

The Eggers' master bedroom prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #1)

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Master Bedroom, BEFORE

The master bedroom of the Eggers home has been completely transformed and features exposed beams in the ceiling, custom wood floors, and now has plenty of natural lighting, as seen on Fixer Upper. (After #1)

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Master Bedroom, AFTER

The new master suite features rustic wood beams to accentuate the vaulted ceiling.

The Eggers' master bedroom prior to renovations, as seen on Fixer Upper. (Before #2)

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Master Bedroom, BEFORE

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Master Bedroom, AFTER

The home's layout was modified to create a hallway that gives more natural access to the master bedroom.

A close-up of the book shelf in the master bedroom of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Master Bedroom, Detail

An antique bread rack serves as a decorateive accent on the wall facing the bed.

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Master Bedroom, Detail

A close-up of the bed in the master bedroom of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Master Bedroom, Detail

A close-up of the side table in the master bedroom of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Master Bedroom, Detail

A close-up of the seating area in the master bedroom of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (after)

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Master Bedroom, Detail

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AFTER

A close-up of the front door of the newly renovated Eggers home, as seen on Fixer Upper. (exterior)

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AFTER

A custom wood door gives added character to the home's front entrance and a metal awning makes for a distinctive design element.

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines reveal to homeowner Kaley Eggers her newly renovated kitchen for the first time, as seen on Fixer Upper. (action)

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The Reveal

Kaley Eggers, and sister Lauren, see the newly renovated kitchen for the first time.

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Finis

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Fixer Upper: Cottage Charmer With a Fun, Eclectic Vibe

Cottage Enhancement

Playful, Bright and Open

Fun With Colors and Textures

Sunroom with Purpose

Tranquility Base

Meet the Homeowner

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The Reveal

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