So…just a couple years later…we have almost finished the Tillman House.  We have some small details to finish up, but the house is ready for a new owner!  These pictures are not great; they are cell phone shots on a cloudy day.   

We replaced many windows, removed an old chimney (we couldn’t save it, unfortunately), and had some structural repairs completed. 

We have learned A LOT during this process, and we are very glad we took this house on.   We were able to work with some really great, local contractors to finish this house.  Honestly, next time around, we would get a contractor involved sooner.  Lesson #1, we didn’t have as much free time as we thought.  Surprise, surprise! 

We still need to finish up some trim work, install switch plates and outlet covers, and do some paint touch ups.  We also need to replace the front storm door and clean up the yard a bit. 

The cabinets are custom, the HVAC is new.  We installed new electrical and plumbing, as well as the new flooring, drywall, lighting, and moved some walls. 

I can’t decide if the bathroom or the kitchen is my favorite space…I do love that sliding barn door.

The kitchen and bath are small, but I feel that we were able to install much more function and some on trend features.  

I also love this bright laundry room on the main floor! My laundry is by our back door, so being able to close the door when we have guests over is very appealing to me!

I love the cabinets we put in to surround the refrigerator.  A wine rack and sheet pan cabinet are ideal for this little corner.  

I am so grateful for this experience, and, while I’m not sure it will be any time soon, I can see us taking on anther project in the future.  We have had several people contact us with interest, and we have even had our first offer!  Please, say a little prayer that the perfect family finds their way to this home.

I am so proud of my husband for managing this project and keeping our life going at the same time.  It has not been easy, we’ve had a long year and a lot of changes.  This house forced us to realize we can only do what we can do.  This project had to be put aside several times in order to prioritize other important parts of our lives.  All in all, we think it turned out really well.  I would have loved to do a little more, and even staged it for prospective buyers, but time and budget constraints definitely came into play.  

Thank you for following along on this journey.  What is your favorite update?