Before + After Tour of Our Home
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love January. Despite all the snow and freezing temperatures, it’s one of my favorite months of the entire year. I just love the feeling of a fresh start and new beginning. Plus I kinda geek out over goal setting, so this time of year energizes me. Anyway, today I thought it would be fun to share a little before + after tour of our home. We’ve done so much over these last four months, so it’s really fun to look back and see how things have changed! Let’s start with some before photos of the living room, kitchen and dining room:
Dining Room Before + After
Kitchen Before + After
Living Room Before + After
(That’s my mom!)
Kitchen + living room sources:
Basement Before + After
Basement sources:
And of course I can’t forget the chicken house! We ordered this from The Shed Yard and it’s above and beyond what I could have ever imagined! I can’t wait to get our little chicks this Spring and have farm fresh EGGS!
It’s been such a crazy whirlwind these last four (almost five!) months. We’ve done so much already and it’s been really fun to see this place transform into what I envisioned it could be. Our little house on the prairie really feels like home now and I can’t wait to continue making it ours in 2021! Thank you for being here with me every day. It truly means so much! xoxo
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Ruth
You have done so much in such a short period of time and your home looks so beautiful!
Ada
> RuthSo beautifully done Sarah!
Sarah
> AdaThank you so much Ada! xo
Sarah
> RuthThanks so much Ruth, it’s been a lot of fun to work on all these projects!
Karen
> SarahIs the bathroom floor marble?
Sarah
> Karenyes it is! It’s a marble mosaic tile.
Ranise
> RuthYour home is gorgeous. I have been stressed out about putting two area rugs down for two adjoined rooms. I came here to see how you handled it! Thankful! Did you have any certain thought about the rugs you chose?
Sarah
> RaniseI just tried to make sure they complimented each other in color/tone!
Kaaren
Where did you get your wreath that hangs over your stove? I love it and think that would be the perfect touch in my kitchen!
Sarah
> KaarenOhh good question! I just found that at Target actually. Here’s the link: https://rstyle.me/+JGMBRqljg6j0INAK8ZKCcg
Debi Lewallen Padgett
Sarah, I’ve loved watching the transformation! Your house is just beautiful & really looks like “you”. Here’s to many happy years there!
Sarah
> Debi Lewallen Padgettthank you Debi, I really appreciate that so much! xo
Lisa piccin
Where did you get your shower curtain?We are building a house I’ve ordered the stools you have in the kitchen and light over table.😀
Sarah
> Lisa piccinThe shower curtain is from Target! See it here: https://rstyle.me/+pyOSY_DVy8i7gO5GsbQI2w
Kim
WOW!! You home looks amazing!! You have such an incredible decorating eye!! I love seeing all your ideas. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Sarah
> KimThank you Kim, I really appreciate that!! xo
Carol
When you walk out of your bedroom every mornIng you must get a smile on your face. Love all the windows and how open your home is.
Sarah
> CarolOh my goodness, I am so grateful for all the windows and sunshine in this home!
Jo
You have an incredible style for decorating!
Can I ask where you got the wall basket hangings that you have in several rooms? I want one of those for my kitchen. Happy New Year and keep blogging!
Sarah
> JoThank you Jo! That basket is available and Walmart and Wayfair. Here’s a link for it: https://rstyle.me/+ouw7FH6kMHEVPKJNoGCwaw
Linda
It’s beautiful💕 I know it was hard in the beginning, I loved your old house too, but you have taken a house and made it a home. God has given you a special gift, Sarah, thank you for sharing it with us. God bless💕
Sarah
> LindaYES! It was really hard in the beginning. It took me a good 6-7 weeks to start feeling settled here. But I knew God wanted us here and it’s finally feeling like home. Thanks for being here Linda! xo
Candy
Good Morning Sarah
Thank you for the before and after photos…I have to confess I have saved each one of them as you were realizing your vision. Not the chicken coup so now it’s saved XXX00 love it
Sarah
> Candyahhh love that Candy!! Thank you for saving them. You are the sweetest!
Bev Huffman
As I have shared before, your home is done well! I love your home, but the land surrounding it is such a beautiful thing. It truly is a house on prairie. I’m loving that chicken coop and I can’t wait to see it housing chickens, because I know it will be the cutest coop anywhere!
Sarah
> Bev HuffmanAh thank you Bev!! You are so kind. I can’t wait for chickens either, c’mon spring!! xoxo
Pam Dennis
Happy New Year!
Nice job. Love it all.
Question: Where did you get the black shower curtain rod?
Sarah
> Pam DennisThanks Pam, that shower curtain rod is from Target! Kinda tricky to find a black one, but I think it as like $10.
Pamela
> SarahThanks Sarah.
Angela Servello
Bravo, Sarah. Your house is stunning and your vision is spectacular. You really got it. You are truly an inspiration. Happy New Year my soul sister. Again, bravo. Love and hugs, Angela 👏🙏💕
Sarah
> Angela Servelloah Angela, you are always too sweet to me!! Thank you for being here. Means so much to me!! xoxo
Carey Mosbrucker
Hi. Wondering what your source is for the wall magazine holder you have that you also displayed pictures…great idea!
Sarah
> Carey MosbruckerThat is from Wayfair and Walmart has it too! I have two of them now. Here’s the link: https://rstyle.me/+ouw7FH6kMHEVPKJNoGCwaw
Sally
You have truly made a house a home! Love it!
Sarah
> SallyIt’s definitely feeling like home now. Thank you Sally!
Dianne G.
You’ve done an amazing job of making it your own!
Sarah
> Dianne G.thank you so much Dianne! xoxo
Rachel
What is the name of the flooring you used in the kitchen? Beautiful! I would love to use that flooring in my new home.
Sarah
> RachelIt’s called French Oak! We found it at Home Depot of all places. Here’s the link! https://rstyle.me/+b1ZFsa3xxJElxPNk2QBefQ
Tanya Ann Derrey
Gorgeous!!! Love your style, each space is cozy but so pretty!!
Sarah
> Tanya Ann DerreyThank you so much Tanya!
Patricia
I’m curious about the bench in your bedroom. Where did you get it?
Melissa B
Hi Sarah,
I love your new home. My husband and I purchased a new build home, after 23 years of moving with the Army. We moved in at the end of September. I have been struggling with it feeling like home, but I keep following your blog for inspiration and hope. I too, style similar to yours, I add a bit of the french country flair. I love looking at your blog for inspiration and to validate it is a process.. Quick question, the hanging metal magazine/ picture racks, where did you find those? I would love one for my panty to hang my cookbooks. Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
LORRI
> Melissa BWow!!! Sarah you have done so much to your home. It looks so comfy and beautiful. You can tell Love lives there😍. Enjoy and Be Safe and Healthy.
💓
Sarah
> LORRIthank you so much Lorri! Happy New Year. xoxo
Sarah
> Melissa BAh that is awesome, congrats on your new home! It definitely takes time. It took me a long time to feel settled here, but doing projects and making it feel more like “us” really helped that process. You’ll get there!! And that rack is from Wayfair. Walmart has it too! Here’s the link: https://rstyle.me/+gFOjEZK6fln92JtrR9AhhA
Brenda Johnson
Your home is super cute, I just love everything you have done! You are so blessed!
Sarah
> Brenda JohnsonThank you so much Brenda, I am grateful to have had you here in 2020. Thank you for sticking with me! xoxo
Louanna
Where did you find your dining room chairs, love them
Sarah
> LouannaI got them from Wayfair. Unfortunately it looks like they’re out of stock, but here is the link: https://rstyle.me/+nQ8d3iH1GZ8Bx9jQ0Y4Qhg
Betsy
Gorgeous –better than anything I’ve seen done on TV. What is interior paint color? I’m looking for a creamy white.
Thanks
Sarah
> BetsyOh wow, you are so kind Betsy!! Thank you! The interior paint color is Alabaster by Sherwin Williams. It’s my favorite paint color!
Suzee B
Just perfect!
Sarah
> Suzee Bthank you!! xo
Becky A Johnson
Oh Sarah, How pretty you have made your home. So cozy and warm looking. look forward to 2021 with you. xoxox
Sarah
> Becky A Johnsonthank you Becky!! I’m grateful to have you here. xoxo
Tricia S.
Hello Sarah,
You are incredibly artistic. I absolutely love your style and have purchased so many things which you have. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your vision with us all.
Tricia S.
Hello Sarah,
You are incredibly artistic. I have purchased so many things which you have. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your vision with us all.
Sarah
> Tricia S.you are so kind, thank you for being here Tricia!
Nicole
Hello! You maybe already have a post about your favorite paint colors, but I’m wondering what paint colors you used in your bathroom for your walls and trim? Thank you!
Sarah
> NicoleHi Nicole! Our entire house is painted with Alabaster by Sherwin Williams. But I can’t remember the trim color off the top of my head, I want to say ultra pure white!
Renee
> SarahSarah, did you paint all your ceilings with the same paint colour and sheen as the walls? I always have painted my ceilings white…but it would save so much hassle to do it all one colour!
Janely Blanco
Wao! Beatiful.
All the natural light 😍
Christine
I really appreciate your style. I want to incorporate some of these elements in my home. Best form of flattery, right?
Where did you get the small chair (with basket on top) in your blog bio picture?
Thanks for sharing.
Karen
Is the bathroom floor marble?
Kristy
I love your home. So cozy and fresh! I’ve been on the hunt for new barstools and love yours. Where are they from?
CAROL
thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. You are so talented, I love your style and taste and you are one of my favorite bloggers. Did you use Alabaster throughout your entire home? If not, what other wall colors did you use? What is the color of your trim and cabinets? Thanks so much – can’t wait to see what 2021 brings you!
Kelly L webster
Hi, very beautiful! Love your style. Can you let me know where your basket on legs sitting in your bathroom came from pleae? Thank you,
Julie
I just started following you when the basement was almost finished. It all looks amazing. Got to love before and afters!
Sarah
> JulieThank you so much Julie!
Jennifer Lewis
where are your dining room chairs from? They are just what I want!! You’re house is stunning!!
Sarah
> Jennifer LewisThey’re from Wayfair! Here’s the link: https://rstyle.me/+nQ8d3iH1GZ8Bx9jQ0Y4Qhg
Maria
You have done an amazing job of making the house into a beautiful and very comfortable looking home! Thanks for sharing:)
Debi
How absolutely breathtaking! The love directed inspiration in what you have accomplished by God’s directive is evident throughout your lovely home!
Candy
Hi Sarah
What you have created is beyond my imagination. It is so beautiful.
May you and your family have many years of love and happiness. God bless you
Sara Robinson
LOVE all of your beautiful touches…you’ve inspired me to get a chicken coop here in Los Angeles!
Jennifer
We are looking at the Kipton sectionals at Arhaus …what fabric and color did you select on the basement Kipton?
Carol
So gorgeous. Tastefully done. Love it all!
Sarah
> CarolThank you Carol!!
Kelsea
Hi! Beautiful home! Can you share where your living room furniture is from? The couches and chair? Thanks!
Sarah
> Kelseahi! The sofas are from Arhaus and the recliner is pottery barn.