The Long Way Home
A thoughtful restoration of a 1919 Craftsman, and a return to the place where my story began in Kalamazoo, MI.
My process was to start with my own ideas and have my ChatGPT assistant help from there.
Entry
I wanted the entry to offer a warm welcome while honoring the character of a 1919 Craftsman.
Where It Started
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The Finished Space
I wanted the living room to feel collected rather than decorated. A space that reflects the different things I love most instead of a single design moment.
Living Room
Where It Started
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The Finished Space
Office
I wanted to turn one of the darkest rooms in the house into one of my favorites.
Where It Started
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I designed this space around the small nook that was perfect for a twin bed. While I didn’t want too much of a beach/lake vibe, I love the retro swimming ladies, so went with it!
Downstairs Guest Bedroom
Where It Started
The Finished Space
I wanted this small guest room to feel fresh, welcoming, and full of personality while respecting the character of a 1919 Craftsman.
Downstairs Guest Bathroom
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The Finished Space
Where It Started
The kitchen didn’t need to become something different. It simply needed to reflect the way I live, gather and feel at home. It needed to reflect me.
Kitchen
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Dining Room
More than any other room, I wanted the dining room to honor the character of this 1919 Craftsman.
Where It Started
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The Porch is one of the reasons I fell in love with this house. It is where the dogs and I can come for quiet, watch the yard and simply enjoy being home.
Porch
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The Sunroom can also be called the dog room. I wanted to balance a functional room for my dogs, while taking advantage of the bright open room for both me and my dogs. .
Sunroom
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I had wonderful blank canvas with the upstairs hall to create a space that is hopefully as peaceful as the bedrooms themselves.
Upstairs Hallway
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I designed the bedroom to be a peaceful space where I can go to sleep and wake up surrounded by the things I love most. The rest just fell into place.
Master Bedroom
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I started the master bathroom fixed on turtle tiles and after unexpected challenges ended up with something even better.
Master Bathroom
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Where It Started
Guest Bedroom
Every house deserves one room that doesn’t take itself too seriously and makes people smile. I think this is mine.
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The Finished Space
Where It Started
Upstairs Guest Bathroom
No room in the house transformed more than this one and I’m ecstatic with the final result!
Exploring Ideas
The Finished Space
