One Incredible Modern Home Makeover You Have to See

From start to finish, see how this couple demolished walls, repurposed furniture and even created a new room on their journey to achieving their dream home.

By: Keri Sanders

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Located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, this beautiful home with plenty of outdoor space is homeowners Dax and Ashley's dream come true.

Renting No More

Here, Dax and Ashley are seen cooking in their rental house, but this couple is ready to finally take the plunge and buy their own home.

Construction Chaos

Yikes! Mid-renovation, the couple's new kitchen is an absolute nightmare.

Colorful Kitchen

The new kitchen features hardwood flooring and a lovely olive green backsplash that adds a custom, 1960s look to this California kitchen.

Clutter-Free Cabinets

Glass-front cabinets put the couple's cute white dishes on display. By keeping the majority of the kitchen white, the fun olive green backsplash remains the focus in the space.

Indoor Garden

A solarium window in the kitchen is a great place to house succulents or even a miniature herb garden.

DIY Countertops

Here, Dax and Ashley watch as their new cement countertops begin to take form.

Cement Benefit

Once dry, the cement countertops provide a textured, neutral surface that provides contrast to the olive green backsplash. Aside from looking great, cement countertops also happen to be heat resistant, durable and easy to maintain.

Demo Time

Ashley gets in on the action as the team demolishes the small wall between the kitchen and the dining area.

Open Plan Kitchen

Now open, bright and stylish, this newly-renovated kitchen would be any cook's dream.

Home Work

As Dax gets ready to leave for work, Ashley prepares for a long day of renovating the dining room.

Meet in the Middle

By tearing down the small wall that once separated the two spaces, the kitchen and dining room are now joined together for a brighter, more modern look.

Defining Feature

Though the two spaces are joined, light blue walls in the dining area set the space apart from the bright white-and-green kitchen.

Mood Lighting

A stunning antler chandelier hangs above the six-person table in this transitional dining space. To the side, a gorgeous buffet table offers discreet storage and a spot to display some of the couple's favorite pieces.

Floor Plan Flow

Just off the dining room, a beautiful living room with comfy seating is the perfect place to entertain guests before dinner.

Colorful Connection

An ultra-soft sectional provides tons of seating in this cozy living room, while the colorful throw pillows highlight the kitchen backsplash and the soft blue walls found in the dining and living rooms.

Fireplace Facade

Once brick and stucco, the fireplace is now lined with beautiful white subway tiles, a look that can also be found in the couple's newly-renovated bathroom.

Movie Night Awaits

Hello, brand new living room! A flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace makes this the perfect room to catch the big game or snuggle up and watch a movie.

Do-It-Yourself Vanity

A project for the second bathroom, Dax and Ashley are prepping a vintage dresser that Ashley found online and hopes to turn it into a fabulous vanity.

Enviable Vanity

Dax and Ashley covered the vintage dresser with a marble top for an upscale addition to their second bathroom.

Cheery Florals

The couple keeps the countertop looking neat with only the essentials and a vase filled with colorful gladiolus.

Luxurious Bathtub

By installing a gorgeous clawfoot tub, Dax and Ashley make the most of their luxurious second bathroom.

Separate Shower

A glass shower with dazzling white tiles is a smart addition that will be much appreciated when guests come to visit.

Tile Style

White subway tile surrounds the entire space, including the shower, for a sparkling style that also makes for easy clean up in this breathtaking bathroom.

Smart Storage

Built-in shelves look fantastic and add some much-needed storage to this glamorous getaway.

Master Bathroom Plan

By splitting the master bathroom, Dax and Ashley were able to create two separate spaces to accommodate guests.

Practical Flooring

While most of the home features hardwood floors, both bathroom floors are concrete, a smart material that is easy to clean and won't warp if it gets wet.

Cozy Master Bedroom

A gray-blue area rug softens the all-wood look of the master bedroom, while contemporary furnishings with a rustic wood finish add a nice warmth to the space.

Double Doors

Sliding wood doors lead to the closet and master bath, which is still a very spacious retreat after the couple made it into two separate bathrooms.

Trendy Doorway

The dual-tone wood used to create the sliding doors adds interest and depth to this simple master bedroom.

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