Before & After: Giving Old Fireplaces a New Look
February 11, 2008
Most home buyers would take one look at this dark brick and paneled family room and run the other way. But John and Sherry at This Young House were not deterred. They bought the 50-year old ranch home and began working their magic on it. When you see what they’ve done with the place, you can’t help but be amazed.
It’s hard to believe this is the same room. I think they deserve a round of applause.
They had another dark brick fireplace in the living room that received an equally stunning makeover. I couldn’t decide which to show you, so you’re getting both.
Here is the living room fireplace before:
And here is the living room after:
John and Sherry’s blog is full of inspiring decorating ideas for small or outdated homes that you might not think have much potential at first glance. I can hardly wait to see what they do next.
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thisyounghouse | February 11, 2008 at 7:02 pm
So cute to see our humble home featured on your blog! Thanks for the shout out. We plan to keep doing our home improvement thing, so stay tuned for some more fun and fabulous before & afters.
xo,
Sherry
http://www.thisyounghouse.com
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hookedonhouses | February 11, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Thanks for letting me share your fabulous makeovers with everybody, Sherry! I will definitely stay tuned to see what else you two come up with. -Julia
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maya | February 11, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Wowee. They did a fantastic job. They should be really proud!
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janet | February 11, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I am going over for a visit now. Always looking for ideas to pass on to clients ( oh clients…where are you??).
Janet
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J-Dawg | February 12, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Wow, you cant even tell that those pictures were taken in the same place!! That would’ve taken a lot of hard work.
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thisyounghouse | February 18, 2008 at 9:26 pm
It’s us again (John and Sherry from thisyounghouse.com), stopping in to thank you once again for featuring our humble home on your blog. We’re so excited about the traffic you’re sending our way, but unfortunately it’s all going to our old wordpress site. Is there any way you could change your links to http://www.thisyounghouse.com so that people come thru to the newly redesigned and updated site?
Thanks a million!
xo
John & Sherry
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hookedonhouses | February 18, 2008 at 9:46 pm
John & Sherry–
Your wish is my command. The links have been updated. Your new site looks great! -Julia
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thisyounghouse | February 19, 2008 at 11:08 am
Thanks a million Julia!!!
xo,
Sherry
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Marie | February 20, 2008 at 10:03 am
WOW! I’m almost afraid to keep looking at your site… my pocketbook and my husband won’t like it one bit! (does anyone actually SAY pocketbook anymore??) Beautiful before and afters!
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Feeding your addiction | &hellip | March 4, 2008 at 4:28 pm
[...] resource if you love homes, or love looking at homes, or are looking for inspiration for your home. Here’s a post she did about a before and after fireplace makeover in a ranch home. Beautiful, isn’t it? And definitely something a Huber Heights home could [...]