My Ten Year House Anniversary + Modern Coastal Tour
It was ten years ago today that my husband and I closed on our home. It was a dream come true after not being homeowners for over four years. It was surreal and both of us felt like the luckiest people in the world. Not only were we able to save money by living my dad all that time but we waited the market out here on Long Island, which meant we got a great deal on our home.
I remember vividly the first night I bathed my boys in our bathtub looking around the newly renovated space adorned with white fish tile and wanting to pinch myself. It’s rare you are gifted moments like that. Where all the sacrifice, dreaming and hard work actually pays off. I am grateful for the journey that led up to us buying this home, if it wasn’t so hard I’m not sure I would appreciate it as much.
In honor of this momentous occasion I thought it would be fun to share all we have done thus far and the changes we have made. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for a modern coastal video house tour.
When you first walk in the front door you are met by our staircase (on this year’s project list) and the nook under the stairs. I built a floating bench a few years back and I still love the open feeling it gives. I change it up frequently with art and pillows.
Next up our living room which is also right off the front entrance. Here are a few befores from when we moved in.
We created a batten board focal wall around the fire place. We have since replaced the blue linen panels and painted the mantle.
Check out this fun DIY Surf Art Print, it cost under $50!
Onto my den which was originally our dining room if you remember.
A before shot of the space…
Next up the kitchen that has also seen a lot of change through the years.
My small half bath and mudroom are off this room. This is the before below.
Lets go upstairs to the playroom. You can find another before below.
You can find my shop here…
Jack’s room is also upstairs, you can check out his room HERE.
Now onto Shane’s room which is right next door.
Now onto the master bedroom which was featured in BHG. This was a before from when you were first under contract. Guess how long it took us to close? It took us 5 months!
You can check out all the details to my master bedroom HERE.
Want to see some outdoor spaces? First up our backyard. John and I created the pea gravel patio for under $500. Are you ready? The befores are pretty horrendous!
Over the summer I decided to paint the screen and I love the crisp white!
Now onto our front porch which over looks the bay.
I’ve made a video tour as well, check it out…
Have a happy day friends and remember home wasn’t built in a day.
Hi Jen,
Can you tell me the color of the walls in your den??
Thx 🙂
Sure, Snowbound:)
Wait Pure White in the Den:)
Looks amazing as always … fun to look at what you’ve done Along the Way. And also as a follOwer for a decent amouNt of time, to see projects of yours That ive read about in posts and then sAved through Pintrest. Congrats and keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much Natalie!
Your home is lovely! So enjoy your artwork.
Give us a view with detail And where to shop.
Wish you would add your clothing and your accessories to blog.
I would.like ideals and suggestions FOR clothes shopping.
You look beautiful in these tour.
Be well.
Thank you for your kind words! You can shop my home on the house tour page and as for my clothes, its mostly J Crew, Target, the Gap;)
I love.. love WARM INVITING, (VERY clean!) HOME. I LOVE THE COASTAL FEEL… AND I LIVE ON LONG ISLAND AND JUST LOVE THE STYLE AND FEEL OF EVERY ROOM. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING 10 YEARS OF BEAUTIFYING THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME. THE OUTDOOR SPACE IS BOMB!
thank you so much Lee!! LI is great, cold right now but a great place!!
So lovely. Thank you for sharing your home’s transformation. My family has just celebrated ten years in our dream home as well, and we have just a few major renovations remaining. The kitchen will be the last! But what a joy it has been to see our space slowly transform, thanks to our own sweat equity. Totally worth the wait.
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Thanks for posting and sharing!
You have GB one of the best blogs.online.
It really is! Happy Houseversray!!
Can you tell me the color you used on your kitchen cabinets? They are a beautiful color!!!
Hi Sarah, Its BM Chantilly Lace:)
i was concerned that painting my existing six foot tall library panels white in my den would make the room too cold looking. But you have made an extremely inviting space with all white. i was considering a very light gray but now that i saw yours i am unsure. thoughts?
Hi Pat, honestly I think either would be pretty. My only advice is stay warm with your gray:). Good luck! Jen