Matt & I recently visited his twin brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Betsy, in Manhattan, KS. They purchased a house not long ago and are in the remodeling phase!
Of course, Matt convinced Jim it was gaming time!
It's a 1954 ranch with a basement, 3 bedroom/2 bath, and a bonus room
The front of the house is cute and simple. You walk under a long covered porch to the bright pink [for now] front door!
The driveway curves around the right side of the house down to the lower level where the garage is. There is also a driveway entrance from the main road on the other side.
When we were there they were finishing laying the white oak wood floors...beautiful!
Warning: home is in construction mode!
These are the before photos to the future finished gorgeous home I will show you eventually!
They have done so much already, torn down walls that separated spaces, enlarged doorways, laid the flooring, etc...
I love the vaulted ceilings, spaciousness, and when you look out the windows in the living room to the back it feels like you're in a tree house with all of the greenery back there!
Matt is admiring the vaulted ceilings!!!
They've opened up the kitchen a lot [there used to be a divider of spindles like a jail cell] and their plans for the cabinets sound amazing! Check out the retro oven/stove and fridge. the fridge even has a foot pedal to open the door- why did that EVER go away?!!
The happy couple where they opened up a doorway to the studio/guest room for a future "barn-style" sliding door
The existing bathroom takes you back to 1954 with the avocado green tub and sink!
They are documenting the process on their blog: Architourist. Check in to track their progress!
Good luck with all the renovations you two! We can't wait to see everything when it's finished- we know it will be fabulous!
Sweet! Love their house!
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