I started working with the investor/flipper on this home back in December of 2008. Initially we were just talking about my company staging the home for sale once the renovations were complete. But I took on the role of design consultant very early and had the pleasure of seeing this great old Fort Worth brick ranch gradually transformed into a sleek and modern family home.
Original photo of home in the 1950s
Walls came down, new space was carved out for a larger master bath and closet and the original kitchen was totally gutted. The space is now light and open thanks to the addition of a set of french doors off the breakfast area and sliders off the kitchen. The decision was made to keep part of the wall between the formal living area and new great room. I think it's nice to have options when entertaining or living and opening up the wall would have created one huge living space but limited options for family members to use the space independently.
Before the back porch was carved up into a new master bath and breakfast room - After the fireplace gets a facelift!
Before the living room and family were cut off by a wall - After it was opened up for better flow and light
Before the kitchen was cut off from the family room - After it's open to the family room and flooded with light
Before the master bedroom got a minor facelift and after staging
Before the family bathroom was dated and cramped. After it is an open modern bath with subway tile and solid surface counters.
A new deck was also built off the back to maximize the living space and give the new owners the option of opening both french doors and sliders to entertain outside.
Outside the brick was painted in a neutral Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige. I did opt for neutral light colors throughout and I think it makes an easy palette for anyone to move into and later change if their tastes are more colorful!
The nice original wood floors were a bonus which just needed refinishing in a darker stain. Large 16 x 16 tiles were used throughout the great room and kitchen to offer easy care and seamless options for arranging furniture.
The flip project did run over time but is now complete and ready for a new owner. This great old family home in the desirable Ridglea neighborhood has been reinvented and renovated for the 21st century and is listed now!
4224 Shannon Dr., Fort Worth TX 76116
MLS Number:11187863
Listing Agent:David McDonald
Listing Office:Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.
Staged by Hampton Redesign www.hamptonredesign.com
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