Summer 2025: The Finishing Touches
As the summer came to a close, we began priming, painting, and furnishing the home. We had a team of excavators pour a pathway across the back yard and clean up the front landscaping.
Meanwhile, our electrician installed new lights, the Amish builders brought in our custom kitchen cabinetry, and the carpenters built up the railing to wrap around the porch.
My daughter, Kylee, worked hard staining the main posts, frames, and porch swing all black to match the new front door.
The house was finally starting to come together.
The windows let in beautiful natural light, and the fresh white paint brought a sense of openness to the space. Our team began working on restoring antique furniture we salvaged from the house, and the design started to take shape.
We repurposed many items, balancing sustainability and style while staying within our budget. Our Amish builders installed beautiful custom cabinetry in the kitchen and vanities in the bathrooms, and the carpenters installed a few sliding barn doors. We picked out countertops, light fixtures, carpets, and artwork.
As the final pieces came together, we began to imagine our first renters making this beautiful space their temporary home.
We’ve included some more amazing before and after photos, showing all of the incredible work that got done in the last month of this project. A huge thank you goes out to our team for putting in the hard work!
Kitchen
2nd Floor Bathroom
2nd Floor Guest Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Living/Dining Open Layout
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
3rd Floor Bathroom
3rd Floor Bedroom