HGTV Green Home 2012: Before and After Room Pictures

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Front Exterior: Before

Fiber cement board replicates the look of lap siding. North Georgia cypress, installed vertically, lends a contemporary aesthetic.

HGTV Green Home 2012 Exterior With Porch

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Front Exterior: After

A crisp white coat of paint, 5-V crimp metal roofing system and locally sourced stone cladding complete the look of this modern Southern farmhouse.

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Foyer: Before

The front door opens into a ground-floor mudroom. A staircase directs visitors to the home’s main floor and living area.

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Foyer: After

Interior designer Linda Woodrum established a subtle theme of circles in this entry space, which hints at the home’s rustic-chic design style.

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Kitchen: Before

Designed as the heart of the home, the kitchen, a natural gathering space, flows out to a central courtyard and the living room.

Neutral Kitchen With Wood Cabinets, Stone Countertop, Range Hood

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Kitchen: After

Hickory cabinetry, travertine and glass tile and terrazzo-blend countertops , when paired with steel and brushed nickel, tell a story of warm and cool tones.

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Dining Room: Before

A dramatic three-part tray ceiling serves as a defining feature in the dining room.

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Dining Room: After

A reclaimed wood dining table and matching benches invite socializing. Two drum pendants are installed to lend visual interest without obstructing views from the kitchen.

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Barbecue Courtyard: Before

Rather than displacing excess soil to carve out a backyard, a central courtyard becomes the focus of outdoor entertaining.

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Barbecue Courtyard: After

Accordion doors connect the courtyard to the kitchen. The space serves as both a second dining room and an outdoor kitchen, complete with grilling station.

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Side Yard: Before

Locally sourced stone cladding recalls old granite foundations and farmhouse walls. Minimal displacement of soil is a focus of landscape design.

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Side Yard: After

A custom bioswale directs rainwater to the front yard’s rain pond. Landscape elements beautify, attract native birds and further mitigate runoff.

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Georgia Room: Before

Although unconditioned, the Georgia Room extends the home’s living space. A protective membrane and marine-grade flooring help to weatherproof the room.

Rustic Contemporary Living Room with Full Length Windows

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Georgia Room: After

A mix of contemporary outdoor furnishings, antiques and rustic farm-sourced accessories pops in a room designed to accommodate entertaining or relaxation.

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Retreat: Before

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of wooded farmland. A simmering shade of ginger adds a pop of drama.

Orange Living Room With Transparent Coffee Table & Rustic Open Shelves

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Retreat: After

Designed as an escape from the home’s more social, active areas, this reading and relaxation room boasts neutral furnishings as well as tables and shelving fashioned from reclaimed materials.

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Living Room: Before

A wall of glass blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces. A poplar wood wall treatment makes a subtle yet significant design statement.

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Living Room: After

Interior designer Linda Woodrum selected understated furnishings to keep all eyes on stunning views. An oil painting by Signe Grushovenko references Serenbe’s popularity as a cycling destination.

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Living Room Courtyard: Before

The living room flows out to a small courtyard, carved out of the sloped site. A subsurface drainage system installed in this area directs rainwater to bioswales in side yards.

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Living Room Courtyard: After

A custom gravel blend paves the courtyard, where all-weather furnishings invite gatherings. A hedgerow of gardenias offers a natural privacy fence.

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Mudroom: Before

Hand-scraped engineered hickory wood floors direct visitors from the home’s back entrance to main-floor living spaces.

Traditional Foyer with Industrial Cabinet Doors

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Mudroom: After

Locker-style hickory cabinetry complete with perforated metal doors stow away pet supplies as well as a washer and dryer. A dining table-turned-console offers a spot to drop keys and incidentals.

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Master Bedroom: Before

Designed and built to resemble an outbuilding on an old farmstead, the master suite boasts its own private courtyard.

Contemporary Blue-Toned Bedroom and Patio

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Master Bedroom: After

A saturated color palette contributes to the room’s oasis-like design sensibility.

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Master Bathroom: Before

Sliver windows invite natural light into the space. Carrera marble tile creates a shimmering, jewel-like effect.

White Tile Bathroom With Wood Vanity, White Lights & Frameless Mirrors

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Master Bathroom: After

Drop pendants and eco-friendly, hotel-style towels give lived-in elegance to the spa-like space.

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Stairwell: Before

The home’s light well soars three stories and terminates in a cupola, where windows open to expel hot air.

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Stairwell: After

Locally sourced artwork pops against the stairwell’s neutral walls. A custom-crafted chandelier, fashioned from tobacco drying sticks, draws the eye.

Building of HGTV Green Home 2012 bedroom two located in Serenbe, Georgia

Photo: Jason Kisner

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Guest Bedroom: Before

HGTV Green Home’s guest bedroom borrows light from the stairwell. A series of exterior windows offers views of the neighborhood.

Neutral Bedroom With Patterned Bedding, Blue Rug & Red Cabinet

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Guest Bedroom: After

Graphic prints pair well in this relaxation space. Saturated color comes in the form of an antique-style storage shelf and throw pillows.

Building of HGTV Green Home 2012 3rd floor bathroom located in Serenbe, Georgia

Photo: Jason Kisner

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Bathroom: Before

Frosted glass micro-block tile clads both the backsplash and tub surround and ceiling. The tortoise shell-style tile inspired the room’s overall design scheme.

Modern Guest Bath with Micro-Block Tile and Red Accents

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Bathroom: After

A graphic-print shower curtain draws the eye to the room’s interior. Tangerine accent pieces lend drama.

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Craft Area: Before

A hallway that connects upper-floor bedrooms is put to use as a special project center. Windows (two of which open) offer views of the barbecue courtyard and side yard.

Contemporary Craft Room With Natural Light

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Craft Area: After

A 12-foot hickory countertop is stocked with painting supplies and adjustable task lighting.

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Kid's Bedroom: Before

A loft space, complete with oak-wood banisters, offers a treehouse-style escape.

Rustic Kid's Bedroom With Twin Beds and Wood Ladder Leading to Loft

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Kid's Bedroom: After

Twin beds, fashioned from reclaimed wood pieces and upholstered in durable acrylic fabric, tuck under the room’s loft. Lime-green accents contribute to the room’s youthful style.

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Garage: Before

Continuing the Southern farmhouse theme, the garage, perched above HGTV Green Home 2012, is designed to resemble an old wagon shed.

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Garage: After

Fiber cement siding replicates the look of lapboard and a 5-crimp metal roof stands in place of a classic tin roof. Landscape elements soften the structure’s foundation and the carport doubles as its own private patio.