Fixer Upper: Country Farmhouse Goes from Scary to Sensational

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Feeling Expansive

A focal point in this Fixer Upper renovation was the makeover of an outdated country kitchen. Chip and Joanna merged two spaces by removing a wall that had separated kitchen from the dining room. Removing the wall gave both rooms a larger and more open feel.

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Welcome Transitions

The dining room gets a fresh new look while retaining key features like the wood ceiling and exposed beams. Removal of the wall made way for a new serving bar with additional seating.

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Brightened Up But Still Cozy

The renovated living room, with new hardwood flooring, exposed beams and leather furniture, blends western country motifs with a mountain lodge feel.

The room off the living room, which can be used as a playroom or guestroom, is staged with cozy, kid-friendly furniture and a coffee table that spells out the word â LIVEâ . Faux shutters frame the windows, adding a creative look to the large wall. New wood floors replaced the dated blue carpet, and the walls were painted a light blue, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (after)

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Word Play

The updated bonus room can function as a den, playroom or guest bedroom. Joanna's fondness for words and letters as a decorative motif is in evidence in both the wall art and coffee table.

The dining room table is set with bright flowers and decorative plates and napkins, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Literally Ornate

In the dining room, the rustic wood dining table is staged with distinctive wrought-iron charger plates, ceramic dishware and table linens covered in cursive script print.

Fixer Upper Hosts Joanna and Chip Gaines updated the worn down, dated exterior of the Jonklaasâ home by power washing, staining, and sealing the wood siding. They also fixed a hole in the siding where there had been a large beehive. Fresh landscaping, new sconces on the front porch and inviting rocking chairs help give the exterior a fresh look, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. After

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At Home in the Country

The newly renovated home offers country charm but with an easy commute to jobs and city amenities.

Hannah and Devan Jonklaas in their beautiful new kitchen, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (portrait)

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Meet the Homeowners

Devon and Hannah Jonklaas were in search of a new home in the Waco area and one with a shorter commute to Devon's job at Baylor University. Their wish list included four bedrooms, two baths, an open floor plan and some land.

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And the Dream Makers

Chip and Joanna Gaines were determined to help the Jonklaas family find and renovate a home that would not only meet their needs, but would ultimately amaze them.

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Before

Of the three houses that Chip and Joanna showed to Devon and Hannah, this one was the least move-in ready. In fact, with its worn and damaged exterior and overgrown vegetation, Devon's initial impression was that it might need to be cordoned off with caution tape.

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After

With some selective tree trimming, a few front-porch improvements and a whole lot of sanding and staining, the exterior takes on a markedly improved appearance.

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Before

Prior to the renovation, the wood siding was separated from the house in places, and a hive of honeybees had taken up residence within one of the exterior walls.

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After

With some pressure washing, sanding, staining and re-sealing, the home's existing wood siding shaped up nicely. In Chip's words, the cedar siding "came back to life," and relatively little of the original wood had to be replaced.

The worn down, dated exterior of the Jonklaasâ home before renovations by hosts Joanna and Chip Gaines, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (Before 3)

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Front Porch, BEFORE

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Front Porch, AFTER

The new black metal outdoor sconces are a mixture of traditional design with clean, modern lines, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Front Exterior, Detail

Front porch upgrades include new black metal sconces in a traditional design.

Bright red pots with a variety of festive plants frame the front door, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Front Exterior, Detail

Ceramic planters in brick red are placed on either side of the front door.

Inviting rocking chairs on the front porch welcome family and friends to sit down and enjoy the view, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. Detail

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Front Exterior, Detail

Wooden porch rockers add a traditional country touch but with contemporary design.

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Front Exterior, After

A bit of fresh landscaping, including (appropriately) a new magnolia tree and a natural stone border, helps dress up the home's exterior.

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BEFORE

Once the major improvements like the kitchen, wood flooring and exterior upgrades were finalized, the remaining funds in the renovation budget went to improvements to this front entry stairwell.

A portion of the walls on either side of the stairwell was removed, which opened up the space. The old blue carpet was removed and replaced with clean painted wood and stained wood stairs. The new wooden railings and balusters have the popular look of an old farmhouse, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (After 13)

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AFTER

Portions of the walls on either side of the stairwell were removed, opening up the entry and helping unify the downstairs spaces. The old carpet was removed; its place are painted and stained stairs along with new railings and balusters.

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Living Room, BEFORE

The living room came with some desirable features including 9-foot ceilings, a stone fireplace and exposed wood beams but, before the renovation, the room felt dark and confining.

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Living Room, AFTER

Joanna lightened things up with new white finish for the built-in cabinets, light gray wall paint, and lots of daylight.

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Living Room, BEFORE

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Living Room, AFTER

A large opening was cut in the wall between the living room and adjacent room to join the two spaces. When it serves as a guest bedroom, the adjacent room can be closed off with the sliding barn doors.

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Living Room, BEFORE

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Living Room, AFTER

Joanna's first thought was to install French doors between the two rooms, but she ultimately opted for sliding barn doors since they allow for a larger opening and are well suited to the informal feel of the space.

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Living Room, Detail

A substantial coffee table adds weight and coordinates well with the natural wood ceilings, mantle and support beams.

A bowl of red pomegranates and bright silver candle holders add a pop of color and light to the dark wood coffee table in the living room, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Living Room, Detail

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Living Room, Detail

The original wood mantle was sanded, stained and refinished to revitalize its appearance.

A decortative wooden globe sits next to the fireplace in the living room, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Living Room, Detail

The Jonklaas' playroom/guest room before renovations by hosts Joanna and Chip Gaines, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (Before 10)

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Bonus Room, BEFORE

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Bonus Room, AFTER

The walls are painted in pale blue and the windows are framed with wooden faux shutters.

The Jonklaas' playroom/guest room before renovations by hosts Joanna and Chip Gaines, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (Before 12)

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Bonus Room, BEFORE

Before the renovation, worn and dated blue carpeting was present throughout the downstairs, including in the bonus room.

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines cut a large entryway into the new playroom/guestroom, making the space feel much more open. Joanna designed a set of sliding barn doors to create privacy when necessary. New wood floors replaced the dated blue carpet, and the walls were painted a light blue, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (After 11)

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Bonus Room, AFTER

Rich hardwood flooring replaces the carpeting throughout the renovation. Here, with its variegated wood tones, the flooring blends visually with the newly installed barn doors and stylized coffee table.

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Bonus Room, Detail

An art piece with an inspirational messages hangs above the sofa in the playroom/guestroom, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Bonus Room, Detail

In the playroom/guestroom, a ladder with baskets for organization holds pillows and books with inspirational covers. A large, blue letter J for Jonklaas is a playful and meaningful art piece, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Bonus Room, Detail

One of Joanna's trademarks is the use of salvaged industrial lettering as a decorative accent. In the bonus room she adds a simple "J" -- for Jonklaas -- as a wall hanging.

In the playroom/guestroom, a ladder with baskets for organization holds books with inspirational covers, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Bonus Room, Detail

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Dining Room, BEFORE

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Dining Room, AFTER

Once the kitchen and dining room were joined, Joanna gave the entire space a clean and unified aesthetic so taht the two rooms work together as a whole.

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Dining Room, BEFORE

The Jonklaasâ new dining room has a fresh start, with new hardwood floors replacing the old blue carpet. The walls were painted light grayish-blue, a subtle wooden window trim was added, and a new chandelier illuminates the dining table, set beautifully with flowers and candles, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (after)

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Dining Room, AFTER

A chandelier in rubbed bronze, farmhouse table and an area rug in neutral tones help give the dining room a casual elegance.

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Dining Room, Detail

Industrial lettering as wall art makes another appearance in the dining room. "They add dimension to any wall or any space," says Joanna. "but they also personalize the space for these families. We're always gonna have piles of letters. That's just one of the things we're known for."

Metal letters spelling the word â homeâ welcome the Jonklaas family to their new dining room, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Where the Heart Is

The letters are sourced from old neon signs and have had the lighting and electrical elements removed.

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Dining Room, Detail

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Dining Room, Detail

A modern metal planter with terra cotta pots serves as an art piece in the dining room, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Dining Room, Detail

A wall-mounted metal planter is orients terra cotta pots on an angle so that, as the plants grow, they create a cascading effect.

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Kitchen, BEFORE

The kitchen was seriously outdated with worn paneled cabinets, busy patterned wallpaper and an aging tile floor.

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Kitchen, AFTER

The original cabinets were retained but were given a fresh overhaul with white paint and brushed nickel hardware. That look was matched on the lower cabinets in the new kitchen island.

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Kitchen, BEFORE

Since the kitchen was already quite large, expansion wasn't necessary, but the design plan called for removing a wall to open the space onto the dining room. "Your kitchen will keep the same footprint," Joanna told the clients, "but it's going to feel twice as big when we lighten up the walls and the cabinets."

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Kitchen, AFTER

Freshly painted cabinets and blue-gray walls brighten the kitchen dramatically and make for a smart contrast with the new floors and the black granite countertops.

Modern pendant lights illuminate the Jonklaas' new kitchen, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)5

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Kitchen, Detail

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with fresh muffins, a white pitcher and jelly jar glasses, and a basket of bright fruit, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

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Kitchen, AFTER

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines completely transformed the Jonklaasâ kitchen by removing the wall to the dining room and creating a more open flow to the space. A new natural stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances and fixtures were installed. A chalk board with tonight's dinner menu hangs between the kitchen and dining room, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (after)

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Kitchen, AFTER

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines completely transformed the Jonklaasâ kitchen. They decided to keep the original cabinets, but to paint them bright white and to add new hardware. Granite countertops, a natural stone backsplash, and stainless appliances were installed as well as a new venthood and eletric cooktop, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (after)

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Kitchen, Detail

The new range and vent hood feature a clean and basic design that coordinates nicely with the black granite countertops and upgraded cabinets.

The Jonklaas' new kitchen countertop is staged with fresh flowers, bright red plates, and a new stainless coffee maker. The original cabinets were painted white and new hardware was added, a natural stone backsplash was installed, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with bright and colorful flowers in a white pitcher, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with an old fashioned beverage server with bright fruit sitting on top of a piece of wood, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with jelly jar glasses, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

In the South, jelly-jar glasses are de riguer when serving lemonade, and these vintage-style embossed ones will be just the thing as Devon and Hannah relax and entertain on their new front porch.

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with a basket of bright fruit, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Kitchen, Detail

The Jonklaas' new kitchen is staged with fresh muffins and a white pitcher, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Warm from the Oven

A chalk board with tonight's dinner menu hangs between the kitchen and dining room, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (detail)

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Dinner at Eight

Hannah and Devan Jonklaas are impatient to see the new exterior of their home, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (action)

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THE REVEAL

Devon and Hannah prepare to see their newly renovated home in Crawford, Texas.

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Are You Ready...

Fixer Upper Host Joanna Gaines pulls back a large photographic banner of the Jonklaas home in its original state, in order to reveal the newly renovated home, as seen on HGTVâ s Fixer Upper. (action)

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...to See Your Fixer Upper?

Personality and Behind the Scenes, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

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THE REVEAL

Chip and Joanna pull back the "before" banner to reveal the newly refurbished home.

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The Completed Renovation

The Jonklaases were able to negotiate a purchase price of $197,000 for the home. After renovation expenditures of around $48,000, bringing the total investment to $245,000, Chip estimates the new resale value for the home at around $305,000 -- representing an instant equity of $60,000.