My favorite space in our new house is the sunroom.
It’s straight ahead when you walk through the front door, and our back door leads outside on the left side of it. On the right side of the room, there’s a large storage closet and a half bath.
Here’s a shot of the bathroom:
Can’t wait to cottage it up!
The first thing we moved into the sun room from our old house was our piano. And when I say, “we”, I mean- professional piano movers.
The second thing we moved in there was window treatments…a.k.a- a roll of brown Kraft paper and some painters tape.
There are a few important things missing from this house. None of the kitchen or bathroom cabinets have shelves in them, and none of the windows have window treatments on them. We haven’t decided how we’re going to permanently handle either of these issues yet, but the Kraft paper taped to the bottom half of some of our windows seems to be doing the privacy trick for now.
If you look to the left when you come through the front door, you see the living room.
And if you’re anything like me and Kev, you see a wall full of white-painted built-in cabinetry and a total fireplace makeover, too- ha!
If you look to the right when you come through the front door, you see the kitchen.
It’s small, but it’ll work fine for us, and there’s a generous pantry off to the left side of it. Right now, everything is pretty neutral, neutral, neutral, and new, new, new- so we look forward to injecting some cottage-style character in there in the future.
Our pets have been adjusting to the new house pretty well. They LOVE sunning on the sun room floor in the morning.
Tomorrow, Kit-Cat and I look forward to blogging about the upstairs.
He should have it all sniffed out by then.
Love it! And I really like the colors. Nice backdrop. How about something in burlap for the windows?
Joanne
Layla, how did you find a house like this in foreclosure? Did you sign up at the foreclosure dot com site?
Hi Laura!
We actually just looked for foreclosures in the neighborhood that we wanted to live in. There were a handful to choose from.
Thanks! 🙂
When we moved into our new home about 6 years ago, we went to either Home Depot or Lowe’s and had white wood shutter style blinds cut to size for our windows. They have really held up in the Florida heat and humidity and look nice still today. All we had to do was measure and install. It was so easy as the store did the cutting and my hubby installed them in one day- about 12 windows- some were really big, too.
Can’t wait to see what you do with this place. I just know it will be stunning!!!
You are so lucky! I love the house….I especially love the shiny floors….I’m crazy about shiny floors! I can’t wait to see what you do with the house!
I love your old place and can’t wait to watch the progress as you guys put all of your beautiful touches on this new home. I know the trasformation will be amazing. ( I am seeing a screen door on that kitchen pantry.) Wishing you all the best with each and every renovation.
Love your new house! I can’t wait to see what you do with it….
Word of caution with Kit-Cat and the stairs….my cat loves to use our
banister as a scratching post : (
your animals are so precious! i think if i came over you’d find me on the sunroom floor too!
cant wait to see the rest. i find it so fun to scroll through the photos and find so many things beyond beautiful, only to laugh at a sink next. i cant wait to see what you do to this place and how you take it from pretty darn good to awesomeness.
-staying tuned-
So excited to see what you start on!!! I can see that the house is charming, but definitely needs to be “cottaged-up”!!!
Debi
I have been reading your blog since last year, but till today I have written a comment. This is about Kit-cat. I thought cats are reluctants to change adresses, I mean I know histories about little fur ones that escapes to return to previous homes. How this process went with your kitty? Any advices to make the change more easy?
Love the tour so far. Can’t wait to see upstairs along with outside!
Looks like a great house!! I am excited for you both and can’t wait to see what you two come up with to make it all yours…..we are all waiting with baited breath……………Geri
I am so happy everything turned out for you guys and am anxious to see what you do to cottage-fy your new home.
Layla…Congrats on your new home. I just found your blog a couple of weeks ago, via a comment on HOUZZ about your fireplace makeovers at the old house. Such a beautiful job you and Kevin did on the old house. I KNOW you two will do a beautiful cottage with your new home.
Best of Luck from T-town!
Vanessa
Congratulations! I hope you find more joy, peace and fulfillment than ever before. I look forward to see the transformation.
Congratulations on finding the perfect house. It is already so cute, (I just adore it), but I know it will be amazing when you work your magic on it! Enjoy!
HAHAHAHA that is exactly what I was thinking too about the fireplace and some built ins when I first looked at the picture of the living room. Isn’t that hysterical?
Ever get bored and need to “vacation” and when I mean vacation I mean working vacation come to Williamsburg, VA. I promise to show you around in between projects. 🙂 LOL
Looks like a blank canvas! SUPER!
I am recently new your blog, love your new home!!!! Can’t wait to see what you do!
It’s beautiful and looks like a fun space to work with cant wait to see it all go down!
It looks like a beautiful home! Can’t wait to see how you cottage it up! 🙂
So much potential! This house has great bones for you to do what you do best. Super excited to see what amazing things you come up with.
I cannot wait to see how you “cottage it up!”
Well I have to say it looks (even without furniture or you special touch) it IS pretty warm and comfy. I see MAJOR potential, and why you picked this house. Some good GOOD bones. I think the kitchen cabinets look awesome, and I kinda like the tanish color on the walls. Can’t wait to see you cottage it up!!!
I have to say although I am loving the sunroom, I would do anything for a front porch like that! I think a swing is in order!
What ever you do I am sure it will be adorable. Thanks for all
the wonderful inspiration and I am so glad I stumbled upon
your site. Congrats to both of you!
Lovely,homey,spacious,welcoming and waiting for the magic touch of Layla and Kevin Palmer. Lucky Duckies.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see how you guys “Cottage it up a bit!”
Layla, I would love to know the name of the wall paint. Exactly what I am looking for…if you happen to know? I cannot wait to.see what you guys do to the place 🙂
With each of your recent posts, I’m left feeling like a kid in a candy store!
The outside view of your new house “wowed” me and now the glimpse of the first floor …..fantastic! Can’t wait for you and Kev to work your magic! (Especially your mention of a wall of built ins).
I’m really looking forward to seeing each and every project! I’ve learned so much from you and TLC! Congrats on your move and good luck with your renovation!
A fresh start in a new home is so exciting. Oh, the possibilities! You made your older home wonderful with so many projects. Your new canvas is ready for your lovely and unique Lettered touch. I can hardly wait to see what magic you create–but by all means, work on those window coverings first. Enjoy!
I am SO thrilled for you and Kevin!! AND I simply cannot wait to see your creativity and ideas put into actions and results! I love all of your ideas, where do you draw your inspiration??? 🙂
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Love it, El. Good bones. Very good bones. Now, go awesome it up!
Love it so much!… You must be thrilled!! Can’t wait to see how you make it your own. xo
ps…so excited for you!!
Oh Layla! I cant say anything more than what everyone has already said….ditto ditto ditto…waiting…. waiting to see more! Much happiness to you and your fam.
Welcome to our hood Layla and Kevin!!! We are sooooo excited about you guys moving here. You are going to LOVE it. 🙂
Layla,
The house is gorgeous! I love the exterior and that front porch! I can’t wait to see how you and Kevin will cottage this house up. I am so happy for the two of you!
Blessings!
I don’t comment often, but this post warrants: Wow, you guys have got yourself one Fabulous Home! I love the neutral colors…looks move in ready to moi. 🙂
I can’t wait to see the upstairs and the step by step transformation of each room! And the line “He should have it all sniffed out” made me laugh out loud 🙂
Thank you, Jody. Your comment made me smile! 😀
Very beautiful. I cannot wait to see hoow you make it into your cottage. The view is spectacular as well.
Love it! Can hardly wait to see how you two transform your new home! What a great foundation to start with, love the sunroom and the front porch! Looks like a beautiful cottage style community, reminds me a little of Serenbe, which I love, but could never afford a house in there. Eager to hear what plans you have for your first project! 😉
It reminds us of Serenbe too, Holly! We’re anxious to get started on project #1, and look forward to blogging about it soon! 🙂
What a great start. Very exciting!
Thank you, Shari! 🙂
So far it looks wonderful! It looks like it will be a very comfortable house for you. Can’t wait to see what you do to it!
Thanks, Tracy! 😀
Oh the excitement of starting with a blank slate! Great bones. Love the door and window styles. Super cute windows near fireplace. I can already picture the built-ins.
Can’t wait to see upstairs!!
Neighborhood is adorable!
Woot!
Julie
I couldn’t be more excited for you two. You are so deserving of a beautiful home.
I was so sad when you sold your other place but I can see some wonderful things happening in your new palace. I am in love already.
I can see some new decorating trends happening in the very near future. You both are such an inspiration to so many.
I wish you many, many happy years in your new home.
Now Kit-Cat hurry up and get up those stairs so we can see the next level.
Hugs,
Deb
I love your blog. Super excited for you all about the new house. Can’t wait to see the great changes you will make.
It goes without saying, I have been dying to see the house. I love love LOVE it!
I do have to be honest tho………………….I teared up when I saw Kev’s guitar. That’s what did it for me. I got all sappy at that point. Shoot, I have to go wipe the mascara and blow my nose.
So proud of you!!!!!!!!!!
P.S.. Kev —- we have a little Stevie Ray Vaughn sitting in our great room. I get it!!!!!!! 🙂 hugs my friend.
how exciting! I felt the same way about our house when we moved in 4 years ago- never would have picked any of the finishes that the builder put in (I spy similar light fixtures and wall color in your place!) and we’re almost there. (we’re kinda slow) 😉
Can’t wait to see how you transform it!
Love the house, Congratulations!!! Looking at the outside shot and then the inside, I can’t quite get the layout of all the space. Would love it if you could also do a floor plan to show how each floor is laid out.
You have to be super excited…it looks GORGEOUS!!
Oh what wonderful possibilities you have! It is beautiful and will only become more beautiful in the days ahead as it receives the TLC treament : )