Tuesday
Aug022011
Another amazing reader's before and after
Tue, 2 Aug 2011
I know how much you love a good reader's home renovation on Desire to Inspire. So many times you ask for the before shots or more often the after photos. This post should just about satisfy both. Back in February Sonia emailed asking for some recommendations and ... wait I'll just let her explain in her latest email to us.
A few months ago you all shared some names when I was looking for stagers in the DC area so I wanted to share some pics with you all on a "remodel" (read:total gut job) my friend Connor (who happens to be an architect) and I undertook this year. We took a broken down abandoned city-owned home and breathed some new life into it. This is our first time trying our hand it this and are beaming like proud parents at the result.
I am attaching some pictures of the before and after - its been such a fun and tough ride and you all remained an inspiration throughout!
Now just a few teaser during shots to whet your appetite. You'll have to wait till after the jump to see the transformation.
Drum roll please .... the afters! What a transformation! Sonia has just started her classic restoration firm Adams & Duke based in the DC area. The second project has begun. Can't wait to see the next lot of befores and afters.
Reader Comments (35)
WOOOOOW. have no words for this! amazing!
It's amazing how some people are talented. It looks fantastic.
From grotesque to gorgeous!!! What a stunning transformation!! Kudos to Sonia and her friend...xx meenal
Absolutely AMAZING! Such a transformation! Beautiful.
This. Is. Perfect.
Totally inspiring. Lots of work and lots of respect for the bones and style of the house. A complete success. I would love to live in this jewel of a house.
Is this the same house? It's spectacular!
I love the transformation but I must say that when it comes to lighting, it seems like most of them are off.......Lighting is such an important part of a renovation.
The lanterns above the built ins are beautiful but for me they dont quite fit. The ones in the kitchen stick out too much, not in a good way and and the one on the stair case, above the railing?
It's AMAZING what can be done with a quarter mill to spend!
L-O-V-E!!!!!!!!!!!!! Funny thing someone critizied the lighting.... it was one of the things I was admiring, and thought to do smthing similar at home. Standing ovation!
wow.
This is particularly exciting because this house is in my neighborhood! Gorgeous renovation, and true to the style of the period. I have bookmarked this and would definitely call this team to work on our home.
This is gorgeous!
WOW !! That is quite the transformation. I am ready to move right in !! Its gorgeous !
xxLily
WOW I Love LOVE L O V E this renovation!!! I see myself living there. What a fantastic job!
WOW
could the renovators tell us what gray paint was used as it appears in the upstairs hall/stairway and bedroom?
thanks.
I almost teared up looking at this transformation from wreck to habitable space----and BEAUTIFUL habitable space, at that. ;o) ~Sparky
Beautiful! So fresh and airy and open - I love it. I could live here. I adore the built ins, I could see my pottery collection displayed there.
Amazing!!!!!Love that!
wow... they definitely got balls before entering this house... good job...
Holy tomatoes!! I actually shrieked in shock when I saw the 'afters'..worth the deathly stares from my co-workers..what an absolutely brilliant job!!
When can I move in?
OH MY GOD!!! I'M SPEECHLESS! HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!
This space looks amazing! They did such a great job doing this.
Oh. My. God. I am so impressed by their dedication, skill, and taste. Just...wow.