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Where Sarah, and sometimes Steve, share design projects, renovation advice, and other project-related insights.

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The Coastal Reno: 5 Incredible, Built-In Kitchen Features

A couple of weeks ago, we revealed The Coastal Reno, our latest kitchen remodel with a coastal vibe. We completely renovated the kitchen from a dark, dated, and closed-off space to a beautiful open kitchen filled with natural light. Today, we’re sharing the 5 must-have kitchen features we included in our client’s home. If your kitchen is missing any of these, you may feel inspired to add them to your wish list!

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1940s Fixer Upper: Patience & Progress in Pensacola

Wow…it’s been 6 months since we’ve updated you on our 1940s Fixer Upper! If you had told us last February (when we closed on the house) that this would be a 12-month remodel, I would have said, “No way.” Yes way. Progress has been slow, patience has been at an all-time high, but after many months, we are finally nearing the finish line. We couldn’t be happier. Here is what we have experienced and achieved since the last update…

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The 1940s Fixer Upper: Creating the Design Plan

Since we are renovating this home for resale, ideally to a lovely young family, the strategy behind the design is different than it would be if we were renovating it for ourselves or for a client. That said, I still want to WOW people who see the final result… and I know that can be done with some thought and planning.

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