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Situated on a small lot, this home exterior had character but lacked polish. The bland beige siding and dark brown roof and trim gave the house a heavy, dated look. The finished exterior makeover demonstrates the difference a fresh coat of exterior paint—and new windows—can make.

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Ripping off gables and a pretty arch to the right of the home was a big risk, but the exterior home remodel certainly paid off. Thoughtful updates, such as a cedar shake roof, an expansive dormer, and a glass-panel front door, transformed the home's previously lackluster exterior. Painted a crisp shade of white with black trim details, the home now boasts modern farmhouse style. A new paver pathway, planters, and landscaping add curb appeal.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens

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In addition to being not much to look at, an awkward U-shape layout in this small kitchen hemmed people in. It also made for inefficient traffic flow between the adjacent living and dining areas.

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Nixing the peninsula in favor of a slim island proved to be a game-changing choice. Blue cabinetry contrasts with dark hickory floors, while brushed-metal drawer pulls give a nod to the room's underlying rustic aesthetic.


Source: Better Homes & Gardens

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In this home, a single non-load-bearing divider wall cuts the large closet in half and turns it into two smaller closets, half serving one bedroom and the other half for the bedroom on the other side of the wall. By taking down that middle wall, she instantly doubled her closet space. 

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This homeowner studied her closet and realized that it, like many closets in bedrooms that share a wall with another bedroom, is essentially one closet. 


Source: The Spruce

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