July of 2009, we looked for and found our first house! We officially became homeowners at the end of July. In August, we packed up our newlywed life in Rhode Island and moved back to Texas. After a couple weeks of road-tripping and visiting family, we officially moved into our first house and made it our home!
We had a great time unpacking, buying new furniture, painting and setting up our house to become our home as a young married couple.
In 2011, we did our first major home remodel on the downstairs bathroom.
August 2013, we undertook what ended up being a 1.5 year Kitchen remodel, but well worth all the effort! Our greatest contribution to the house.
We bought our first table when we moved in for the Dining Room. Over the years, the Dining Room (and Kitchen) were painted three times: Spring Green, Blue and House-Selling Gray.
Our backyard did not get as much love as Nicholas hoped it would. We had a tiny backyard, but it was perfect for our small family. The landscaping the previous owner did is not something we would have ever considered, but were thankful that our backyard mostly felt like a little sanctuary despite the VERY close proximity to all our neighbors.
Nicholas enjoyed gardening with Big D in multiple locations throughout the yard. He also added a lot of native plants and a sandbox.
One of the things that makes the first home seem real is getting all of the boxes unpacked and the furniture put in just the right place. It seems sparse at first, but through the years, more items are added and there are more details on the walls. This is when the house becomes a home.
ReplyDeleteNaomi Walters @ Chicora Real Estate
What a beautiful remodel! It definitely has a modern look to it now! I love that moment when you've done all you can and you finally have that feeling of the house you bought being a home. The kitchen is absolutely stellar! There is a big difference between the before and after pictures!
ReplyDeleteMargaret @ Boston North Shore Real Estate
My realtor was invaluable in helping us buy a house. She put us in touch with the best home inspector, lawyer, and repair contractor. Every time that we needed something during the buying process, she had a connection that was eager to help us instantly. The best realtors can really make this process so much easier.
ReplyDeleteJulia Stewart @ Daytona Buyers Agent