Onto the next! We recently restored this charming, classic colonial home from a family that has loved it for over 20 years. With great bones, it just needed a little somethin' to bring it back to life. We are so excited for the next family to make this their perfect home. 

Here is a glimpse of the process and the final details of our second restoration project. 


The Sophomore House

INTERIOR DESIGN RESTORATION

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SELL

FILM

RENOVATE

DESIGN

The Process

4 bed, 3.5 bath

After Reno:

3 bed, 2 bath

Before Reno:

The Specs

SECOND FLOOR

first floor

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The Inspo

Add new wallpaper and tile to vestibule 

Install statement lighting over entryway and staircase 

Install thick base molding & crown molding

Cover vents 



to cover the vents

thick base molding

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Entryway & Vestibule

RENO PLAN:

The Inspo

Refresh fireplace with new brick color and added fireplace balls

New paint + lighting 

Stain the floors darker 



fireplace updates

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Living & Dining Room

RENO PLAN:

The Inspo

Create arched opening between kitchen and family room 

Install custom in-set cabinets that add more storage

Add wood beams to ceiling

Dining area with custom bench seating

Add marble countertops and backsplash above the range


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Kitchen

RENO PLAN:

Convert existing cabinets into a dry bar 

Add arch detail to open up the space to the kitchen

Repaint to create cozy living area


The Inspo

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Family Room

RENO PLAN:

dry bar inspiration

This room just needed a little lovin'!

Install new lighting, mirror, plumbing fixtures, and wallpaper

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Half Bath

RENO PLAN:

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The Inspo

Create identical arch detail to balance out the room and add closet space

Custom wood vanity for the owner's bathroom

New tile and hardware in the bathroom 

New lighting throughout


Neal Beckstedt
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Owner’s Suite

RENO PLAN:

These room just needed a little TLC!

Bedroom #1 will be styled as a nursery 

Bedroom #2 will be styled as a toddler's room

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Kid's Bedrooms

RENO PLAN:

Install new shutters and doors

Add copper gutters

Update lighting + hardware


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Exterior

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We’re sharing all of this restoration's details—and the links—over at BySophiaLee.

ADD IT TO THE CART 

Zuerns is our one-stop shop for all things construction. We needed many materials for this project, from windows and siding to doors and beams, and they made each decision effortless. You need it, Zuerns has it.

MATERIALS

Tracy La Londe might be one of our favorite people on the planet. She found us our dream first renovation project in the absolute best location. People constantly ask us, "How did you get that house?!" We owe ALL the credit to Tracy.

Realtor

Joan made Sophia's design dreams come true without batting an eye—even at her high-maintenance requests, LOL! After meetings with Joan, Sophia often called to tell Sarah, "I just really, really like her." It's true—we love Joan! Best. Architect. Ever.

Architect

Boy, do we love CHH! The entire team has made this project so easy and so much fun. Finding organized contractors is challenging, but Coach House Homes knows what they're doing. Don’t tell anyone, but we think they’re even more organized than us!

General Contractor

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