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Second Floor Remodel Begins


I'm so happy to tell you that our itty bitty and very old
 second floor bathroom is no more.
This project has been on our list since we moved
to this house five years ago.


The bathroom was located right above our front door so we had the idea 
 to add a dormer window to create more room and ceiling height.

So what looked like this until recently . . .


. . . now looks like this!


I'm so excited to be getting this done!


I think the changes are going to add a lot of charm and character to our house
and I'm all about charm and character!!



The little roof over the door is going to be a portico with brackets ~
there won't actually be any posts.

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Here is what the bathroom looked like before . . .


. . . and this is what the same space looks like now.


There is still a lot more to be done but it is thrilling
 to be this far in the process.
I'm getting a lot of ideas for the bathroom as well as
 the exterior of our house.


On the outside, I'm thinking maybe some additional landscaping, possibly 
a new front door, shutters, window boxes . . . oh, and maybe a front
porch that is not crumbling would be nice too!

If you have any ideas or suggestions for me, 
please let me know ~ I really would like your opinion
because I know what good taste you all have!

Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for 
taking a look at our latest project!

I know this is a little more than a tweak but I didn't think
 Brenda would mind if I joined her party ~
she's nice like that, you know!
COZY LITTLE HOUSE ~ TWEAK IT TUESDAY
• • • also joining these wonderful parties • • •
CEDAR HILL RANCH ~ COWGIRL UP!
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE ~ WOW US WEDNESDAY

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  1. Marina in Blue11/20/2012

    Great idea, I love natural light, hugs
    Marina

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  2. Pura Vida11/20/2012

    How wonderful already! Cannot wait to keep up with the progress!

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  3. Cynthia11/20/2012

    Can't wait to see the progess as it goes along.

    Cynthia

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  4. Blondie's Journal11/20/2012

    Very nice! The dormer really added a lot of space and it looks so cute from the outside! It took us about 10 years to get our old house in shape. It was so frustrating that we had to do the roof, get a new furnace, etc., before we could redo rooms. So five years isn't that long to me!! Good luck!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap11/20/2012

    that is going to be a nice bathroom. Love the new look on the outside

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  6. Melanie11/20/2012

    This is going to look SO pretty when it's all done! It's amazing how much different the outside of your house looks already. Found your blog through your link on Cozy Little House. Nice to meet you! Hope you will come over to my blog and become a follower as well. :-)

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  7. craftyles11/20/2012

    It's amazing what a difference to the exterior of your house that the dormer made. Love the little cover over the front door too. Can't wait to see the whole project finished!

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting11/20/2012

    Very exciting JoAnne!! It's going to look beautiful!

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  9. Poppy11/20/2012

    Hi JoAnne,

    What a fantastic idea you had! The addition of the dormer to your already lovely house is simply beautiful! So cozy and quaint. Almost like the house was just waiting for this...Can't wait to see it finished!

    Poppy

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  10. Turquoise and Trine11/20/2012

    Wow JoAnne! The front of your house looks amazing! I know the bathroom will be great once it's all finished. Can't wait to see the transformation.

    Glad you are back . . . I was worried when you didn't post for a few weeks. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Lori : )

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  11. The Cottager11/20/2012

    That is going to be a great! It really does add so much character to your home.

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  12. Anonymous11/20/2012

    i would add columns but i just love columns. ang

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  13. the cape on the corner11/21/2012

    what a great big window! i looove what this does to the curb appeal.

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  14. Keeping It Cozy11/21/2012

    How exciting!! I think it's going to look absolutely amazing.

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  15. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living11/26/2012

    JoAnne, this is so exciting! I remember you posting about this before and now here you are ... in the midst of your transformation. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!

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