Before & After Whole Home Renovation

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[@teresalee4680]

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[@hrishikeshdutta9959]

Anyone who is sane will never want to work with you two. The way you insulted the previous owners is so disrespectful. What you did to this house is nothing special.

[@reneewooley1240]

I completely agree! I have dragonflies everywhere including antique Tiffany lights from an estate sale. There’s no way I can take all of my stuff with me into my new home so I hope that whoever buys my house will appreciate the love that went into the home i designed and decorated

[@lornahardin4563]

Inside the house redo looks great, however, the front yard lost its identity when the big tree was cut down and the tree on the front left corner of the house. The corner one could have been left even if the beautiful big one was compromised.

[@NCHCLW]

Agreed, I'm on board with the interior but these flippers destroyed the landscaping. It was established and beautiful, no need to remove living plants that look nice.

[@lornahardin4563]

@@NCHCLW Most flippers lose the neighborhood identity of an older house when they take out the old established trees and shrubs, I literally cringe when they do that. Tells me they may have inside taste, but definitely not outside taste, even with the back yards. So very plain and blah.

[@annamaria8749]

The problem is when people plant trees down in the south west they choose trees that don’t do well in the elements down here. To keep an old tree in our front yard we have to baby it. We planted 3 more trees and only native to the area. Our neighborhood has lost many trees due to the drought ☹️.

[@FinestOfTheSouth]

They literally said the tree didn’t make it through a bad storm lol. What did you want them to do? Keep a damaged tree in the front yard? 😂

[@jory6795]

Agree. The front yard doesn’t look good. It was lush and green before and now it looks dingy. They should have at least made some flower beds and planted some proper plants since they removed everything. That large tree should have been replaced by another tree. They just put some rocks in the spot the tree used to be? Odd.

[@Reen619]

My heart shattered when I saw the demo process on the 1st bathroom wall tile 😞 that wave was absolutely gorgeous and the whole time I was praying you wouldn't touch it LOL otherwise, beautiful job as always you guys ❤️

[@arlenefisher1164]

Agree.

[@Stressless2023]

It was the master bathroom shower tile for me - I loved it.

[@tabbbb15]

The people who did all of this to their home to make it fit their personalities I just absolutely love it!! They would have had to spend money and time on these projects and its so cool and different. I hope they are still expressing their fun artistic sides wherever they are today!!! I know a lot of us probably would not want this in our homes but I'm seriously just appreciating everything they did to their home. I bet they just loved it!! To be completely honest I LOVE THE SHELL SINK!! like probably too much. Its so cool that whole bathroom is just ART and attention to detail!!

[@shikshyaji]

I agree, even i love the shell sink and the black stone bathtub.

[@missybekind5022]

I loved it also!! The only thing I could say I didn't like was that the tub was probably not so comfortable.? Absolutely loved the stone work on the walls!..

[@sableann4255]

except when selling, you usually lose money...allot of money

[@diycad]

they had their own style and not just a style that you can find fricking everywhere

[@missybekind5022]

@@rubyredjeans That's your opinion. Most of us on this thread liked it. 👍 I think he worked for a tile place, & they definitely have eclectic ideas, same as I do..😊🤗

[@earlinejackson8151]

If I had a river rock covered tub, then yes, I would definitely buy a cork with a rock on it for a tub stopper. But, on the serious side, the river rocks kind of massage your feet, and it’s nice.

[@learnlanguage5580]

I can`t imagine that you ruined these pieces of art! I would definitely keep the mosaics and tiles. You currently had changed the art to the customer goods

[@alicekbonilla]

I love the look of the lighter wood and color palette! Feels a little warmer and cozier for a modern look.

[@katfishd7043]

Love love love how this turned out, its always interesting to see whats trending in the US at the moment because living in Australia like I do sometimes the styles are very different but I feel like this style would slot perfectly to a modern house down here. ❤❤❤

[@Alinasinging]

This house and tiles/shells will hunt me in my dreams. I think it’s one of your bests flips. Not a big fan of the outside, lack of door in the main bathroom and small walk in closets there but besides that everything is great.

[@hazeyhay4864]

y'all are the only youtube channel I've watched EVERY SINGLE upload of over the years. I love the attention to detail from the original owners, if I walked into that house I would've spent some time admiring it and asking questions haha. But I love how breathable y'all made it in the end. It became so much more approachable to any type of buyer. That kitchen/open concept in the main areas would sell me. ALSO THE PECAN TREE! Sad to see all the art go, but now it's a clean template for some new, happy owners :) Those Castlery pieces are fantastic, too, it turned out to feel like a perfect balance of modern mixed with Scandinavian to me, which is my favorite type of decor

[@AbitShrestha]

I loved the what original house owners did to match their taste .. would have been little better if you guys didn't mock that.

[@gracebosley9575]

They are just poking fun. It’s their sense of humor.

[@katherineh5005]

I agree. I don't like it when it feels like people are mocking someone's taste.

[@andycarveth7679]

Are you serious?

[@sheripie5]

Hahahaha it’s their house now. They can mock all they want. The house was a shit show.

[@xROCKINZOMBIEx]

It looked awful cry about it

[@kyarichards2894]

I normally complain about taking a sledgehammer to everything, but WOW, you really had to! Great work. Beautiful.

[@Imzadi]

They are capese shells on the hanging light fixture. I love them! And that’s about all I do love about this house 😂

[@maranathaschraag5757]

whomever made the original design choices was stoned....... and i hope they had a cleaning service. i'd hate to have to have scrub all that grout! first time watching - i love that you put the map in the corner so we know where you are in the house. very helpful to keep track of where you're going.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

I cringed thinking about cleaning those bathrooms! But they seemed to be in surprisingly good shape

[@BP44478]

It looks amazingggg!! I would’ve loved to seen the subway tile in the kitchen go all the way around the windows and up to the ceiling so it brings your eyes up and opens up the space even more, especially since the ceiling in the kitchen is lower than the living room

[@Farrah45]

It kills me how many comments are criticizing your work!!! You ALWAYS do SO good!! I love you're renovations SO MUCH!!

[@mstery9281]

Wondering why the cracked driveway wasn’t repaired, it takes away from the curb appeal.

[@mikeclifford8360]

YES!!! We wondered that too! Especially since curb appeal is the reason they gave for cutting down the tree.

[@aziac4448]

That house Reno is GORGEOUS !! And that kitchen is my dream kitchen !!! #Yes #Yes and #YES

[@AlexShiro]

The natural colour rock walls in the bathroom and living room were good features, and fireplace and the bamboo tiles at entry were nice too, but the rest a bit eghhh… nice ash cupboards and floorboards but losing the bath - the ensuite nope. You could’ve just toned down the bath to a normal tub and tidied up the lines on the natural earthy toned stone, changed fixtures, cabinetry an d mirrors.. and neutral paint. And left the front garden.

[@jeanettekasper7467]

I really liked the old bathroom with all the fancy deco that was created. The remodeled version was just another cookie cutter style that everyone has, not into it. Should of kept the bathroom loved the tub and sink. Disappointing with the new version!

[@theprodigal]

Been binge watching your videos and for me after watching about 5 or 6 this is my favourite so far. Colours are great, fireplace no longer over powering and the Island makes the kitchen such a hub or centre for the home.

[@azgaard]

Personally, I never thought I would see the day when someone would go looking for a bathwrap idea and get their inspiration from an Iron Maiden.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Lol

[@teacherrachelanne]

LOVED the before house, it was magical.

[@grayonthewater]

This was definitely a “keep Austin weird” house lol much better now, we’ll done!

[@katen1228]

WOW, looks so much better!

[@masoxrista3574]

Love that sage green. Now I wish there were some floating shelves at least in the kitchen.

[@vickigonya9432]

Hugh impact!! Love it 😀!!!

[@minigolfandothergames7096]

Well, it goes without saying that the previous owners had talent

[@ThisIsKassia]

Nice flip. Really beautiful overall. The tile in the kitchen would have looked more modern in a vertical stack instead of a brick stack. Also, should have been run to the ceiling to look more high end. Same with the master bathroom; black tile should have been run to the ceiling. Also, that jute rug id beautiful but laughably too small for the space. So tiny. Otherwise, very gorgeous flip.

[@chynegal]

The white oak cabinets are nice in the kitchen but you did to many bottom cabinets. You should have done some pull out drawers instead of those cabinets

[@jase911]

I was under the impression that open-concept was becoming less and less popular with buyers.. shame to see walls knocked down

[@laurence9695]

Costs a lot to heat and cool an open floor plan.

[@timekabolden5309]

The stones were actually nice. Just upgrade/enhance it

[@MichelleTheGinger]

I thought the cork drain stopper was silly, but my husband loved it 😆

[@engletinaknickerbocker5380]

Interesting, but there's so much going on, I might get a headache before I leave for work in the morning.

[@starlighttruthseeker6000]

you did a GREAT JOB. Love the lighter oak and tiles, but i;m geting tired of gray, black, and green,

[@brtko_marek]

i really like you guys choices on the remodel. nice work, always happy to see a new vid. cheers from Slovakia ;)

[@30-ARealEstate]

All that work for $11k each before taxes? The margin in this is so small how is this sustainable ?

[@lz738]

When I saw the brick fireplace, I said to myself "God, I hope they don't paint over that brick!!!" and what did they do? Paint over the brick! Stop painting brick, guys! It's mid-century and super low-maintenance and beautiful. When you pain brick you suddenly make it high-maintenance i.e. you have to worry about repainting it every few years. Brick is beautiful!! Why do you keep painting over it? You make me cry!!! Also, I always wonder why you say you want the places to appeal to the most people but then you paint them such taste-specific colors. Just keep everything white - no one wants your weird green walls. Other than that, though, this was definitely an improvement over all the strange tile choices.

[@northernpianotuner3319]

Normally I love 'before' & " after" house do-s, but I really liked a lot of the house 'before' and found myself wishing you would express your professional intentions WITHOUT bashing the previous owners. That being said, would you make this more educational and less emo? Like, explain just what it is about the tiled entry that you dislike-- too echoey for a nice quiet entrance? Too much upkeep? What exactly did you dislike? And saying "because it's so ollllllllllld" isn't reason. The Taj mahal is old but you don't trash that, do you??? Okay. So if the guiding principle is being violated, say so; if you want a front yard that can host a badminton game and picnic, & the tree has to go, say so. If you want a front entry with places for shoes, coats, umbrellas, etc then say so..

[@galaviz712]

nice, bretty clean. basic read to sell . but sad about the tree

[@roseharte1473]

Thanks for uploading this on the holiday weekend! All my other subs are crickets this week, so you have my attention! ;-)

[@Bejoy1194]

I love that bath tub. I’d leave it as it.

[@tammybruinsma1328]

Love the kitchen!

[@L12094]

This needed to be documented, because those people put a lot of effort into their house wow.

[@emikynguyen4896]

It looks awesome like my dream house. Awesome work you guys 👦 👏 🙌 😀

[@asunder6797]

Nicely livable space however the green needn't have been so bold as it doesn't enhance the lighter woods. The pupil opens wider to accommodate the darkness of the color. Windows can begin to glare as shown in the camera lens and subtle woods get lost in contrast. Perhaps going up on the shade a few steps and warming it ever so slightly with ochre would have connected to the woods while still contrasting the space. Test colors on white walls, testing on dark walls can make your test seem lighter than they are. Saves a lot of time and money from having to repaint.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Stone gray sofa in the stone house? LOL!!! It's missing a door from the garage into the kitchen. Right where the frig is. Thats a most. Thanks for sharing. Turned out great.

[@katherinechatham9032]

Been through this while living in the mess. Not fun but a great outcome.

[@theresaburg5881]

Still a very unusual house from the outside. Love the floors and the beams.

[@CLB25]

It’s hard to watch you making fun of choices that you don’t understand. If you were to see my moms house, she did everything herself, on a budget. Single mom doing the best she could. Don’t laugh and make fun. You are professionals. Talk about what is out of date or a personal choice. But don’t make fun of people

[@clakams]

22:29 Dark grouted subway tiles are now considered outdated. Use similar color grout to tiles to keep it timeless.

[@mikeclifford8360]

Subway tiles themselves are now considered outdated.

[@arlenefisher1164]

I love this house !!!!!! Show it before you tear down the tiling and make it boring. I'd buy it.. except for the dining room and extra bedroom.

[@MouseTheGoblin]

I have the strangest feeling that the people who owned that home were barefooters

[@ElicBehexan]

The house next door to mine is for sale and BADLY in need of a flip. $250,000 is the asking price and it looks like some of the demo has been done.

[@JDK53]

Hi, What is the green color on the walls? It’s very pretty!

[@jessieslay7422]

Weird !! Hope the flip turns out . Wouldn't know where to start..geez...I know you will make it adorable.

[@Lynsey17]

The ceiling fan blades are angled in opposite directions which is why they can spin in different directions but it makes me very curious - is there a setting where they turn the same way that serves a purpose or is it just an aesthetic design? Also, it's not my personal style but I have to commend their love of tile/stone work. There was a lot of creativity used.

[@olga8p1]

I feel like previous owners were aspiring DIYers

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Or had too much disposable income and no other outlet for their energy lol

[@djodjo_rodjo]

*This is my first time watching you guys, you are talented interior deisgners but I prefer youtubers that are more involved in the remodeling process and doing a lot of stuff themselves. To me, this feels like staged and produced TV show, which can be a compliment from professional point of view, I just like less of a crazy editing with more educational style narration. You kind of took the house with character and turned it into basic, commercial house that looks like every modern design nowadays. It’s a plus for selling point, minus for the creativity.*

[@Hbd2002]

It turned out pretty

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

Uuuuugh!! You guys did a great job, but really I would have kept the tile on the floor in the entry way and I actually liked the rock wall in the master shower. I kind of liked the bath tub too and now I feel sorry for the turtle! Its pretty but I liked it the way it was before. I am looking for home right now and this one, I would have bought as is minus the microwave holder thingamabopper..what IS that thing??????? LOL

[@TOwens132]

I love love love the decor

[@p_enta5012]

The master shower stone was actually super nice, I would have kept it.

[@Lisa3066]

Lol mock away I say, I mock it too. Wow, I had a shell sink in an apartment years ago.

[@Pabreu03]

I love all the spaces and how you decorated, specially the bedroom 🥰 where can I find the decor that it’s above the headboard?

[@judithminott1212]

Should’ve carved out the turtle and saved it for a souvenir!

[@sheripie5]

These comments are insane to me. Do you not realize you’re watching a house flipping video? The home was a disaster. They bought the home and had every right to critique it. They flipped it and made it stunning and achieved their goal of making a profit. Haters stay hatin😂

[@Alexandra-iz6tx]

I love the white oak you chose

[@sheilamoeniralam7438]

Waw this was a huge transformation good job

[@Hillarychen6925]

I feel the previous owner’s taste still has some interesting point, they might just overdid it. Those shell sink, bamboo tiles and mosaic tiles are really artistic and unique! So if you can find a way to keep and reuse those slate, stones and other materials, it would be more meaningful as a house flipper show you know, and the capability of improving the house instead of totally redesign it would be a much more attractive sell point. Not all people have this money to totally redo the interior design. Reusing and improving on the existing base needs more talents.

[@loissmith4123]

Yes when the great depression became very deep FDR told the rich and corporate people either they pay more taxes, or the government would take their companies. It saved America.

[@Freedomfred25]

Didn’t show us the other room

[@rgriffith6476]

That tile looks mostly really well done, too. And that tub would have been super hard to do.. Those mosaics are hard to do evenly even on completely flat surfaces, and it looked, like... 'good'. Seems like the person who did that was experienced, why wouldnt they just pull the tub out and make it a shower!?

[@alyonakumanova6764]

Old one was unique and interesting. I really disappointed in what guys did. It's sooo standard and boring house now. I'm sure there was a chance to do proper renovation, save some pieces, leave it special. They just ruined everything. Kitchen is so boring. Probably guys can invite some interior designers to help with projects. Really sad about all I've just seen 🥺

[@tonyabrookes9931]

They're flipping to sell. A "standard" house sells. The new owner will add their own details to make it special

[@gladyshancock6601]

Why not offer people free tiles and other materials to repurpose if they come at appointed and haul it away!

[@samarafarre6652]

The Flintstone House

[@heathersmith8549]

Looks great. But are there now no tubs in the house?

[@AustinFlipsters]

Still a tub in the hall

[@tammycrowell5442]

Why do so many of the house remodels looks so white, cold and uninviting! I would redo what you'll just did.

[@angelbulldog4934]

Strange house. Only one window on the front? I'm gasping for air.

[@nuttybutnice1]

There is no way, in my opinion, that house is going to sell for $550k.

[@Scheurthiaume]

Agreed. I live in Austin. That area is no where near downtown, it’s practically the suburbs. Even as beautiful as it is on the inside, that house looks like it’s worth no more than 450,000. It’s insane they bought it unrenovated for 400,000.

[@nuttybutnice1]

@@Scheurthiaume Agreed. The only thing I can think of is they bought it at the beginning of the year when the market was still high. I've been house hunting for the past 6+ months, and a house like that is going for less than $400k now, and will only drop more in the coming months.

[@rossmartenak5517]

The uneven distribution of wealth in the US has gotten WAY out of hand. Part of the problem is the greedy & underhanded practice of "house flipping". This is one of the reasons many hard-working Americans are precluded from being able to afford their own home. The only fair & equitable way for the Government to 'repair' home ownership & make it more attainable, would be to put a limit on how many residential properties that one person can own, at any one time. The limit should be two. Ideally this would allow individual owners to have a home & vacation property. The capitalistic idea of buying properties at a low price, fixing them up, then gouging home buyers by selling them at an inflated amount$. House Flippers are also notorious for taking advantage of distressed homeowners who HAVE to sell or were unable to keep up on their home maintenance. Granted there may be some actual work done by the "flipper", but for all intense & purposes, it a case of obtaining money without actually earning it. This is not fair to working-class people, especially if they are on a fixed income. Everyone should be able to attain the quintessential "American Dream". Another way to put it would be to say we ALL deserve a piece of the "pie", but NOT more than two slices.

[@colinbutt143]

Rock on!

[@jeandaix-la-chapelle7728]

All this talking down on the work of the previous owner, by people who paint brick fireplaces white for a living, terrible! Not just this video. Just be more positive, please.

[@dancorona7592]

We get it, the house is outdated and out of style. But to berate and comment on how ugly the old design of the house with all the sarcasm and laughing for ALMOST HALF of the video is just out of line. The previous owners clearly loved the theme of their house, there’s no need to belittle their design choices. You 2 are clearly intelligent designers, kudos for the both of you for that, but please…

[@vaderladyl]

Exactly.

[@sandeakilpatrick2386]

You're being critical. How do you know that the previous owners loved it? Maybe they hated it once it was done or maybe just sick of it so they sold it.

[@eudrob]

I hate when professionals humiliate previous owners . Every house to become a home must fit to its owners. I like separate kitchens. Open space is not practical. Cause a lot of problems. For me the result is very typical and massive. No personality at all. I don't like it.

[@ChrisAnn...]

I agree that the choices the previous owner made needed to go. The juvenile way it was presented, making fun of them, was uncalled for and very unprofessional. Even though their taste in design did not match yours, it does not give you permission to belittle the previous owner.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

True. I wish they didn't paint the fire place. Just got a bigger piece of wood for the mantel. Once they painted the brick it felt sterile in the living room.

[@vaderladyl]

Totally.

[@Godsforever1]

it wasn't crazy - it was unusual, unique, and creative

[@delrosario7453]

And beautiful and they destroyed it 💔

[@xROCKINZOMBIEx]

It's awful

[@smlbeats9353]

it was ass

[@unburriedtalents599]

Beautiful remodel for a general audience but no lie, the artist in me has much respect for that shell sink! You took this house from crafty to designer. 👍🏼😇

[@mathenysabrina]

I agree. They should keep some things for uniqueness.

[@cathyabrahamse1929]

20years time someone like you lot will look at your designs and laugh there head off. That was someone's home they loved, You walk through every room a mock there design its only obvious its old fashion but each to there own.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes!

[@BlueZebra1955]

I thought some parts of the original house were kind of cool. It looked a little bland after you renovated it, but I understand it has to please the most people. After someone buys it they can add some color and personality. Don't get me wrong. I did like the renovation. Sort of. I was just sad to see some of that art go.

[@poshnmagick]

Bushing sarcasm over people choices....NOT OKAY.

[@lilybutler9740]

It was a very individual decorated house before, very personalized. And you did your job, making it a generic house for mainstream taste and you achieved your goal.

[@Snow-xd4rv]

Was this sarcasm, cause I was pissed at remodel too.

[@lilybutler9740]

@@Snow-xd4rv Well…not really - they did do their job to attract a broader clientele so they achieved their goal. I like my personalized house, individually decorated, but that wouldn’t sell it, I guess. So it’s more like: sad, but necessary in order to make a profit.

[@SamoanObsidian]

It would be nice to donate a home like that to a family in need. Doing better in design would be the last of their worries. There is just way too much egotists in these designers. Their attitude is judgmental. Viewing the old home design before the upgrade was terrible. When I watch other home designers, they at least choose their words wisely, professionally, without having to mock the previous home owners designing. It is nice to upgrade or rebuild, but it’s better to keep from talking so much if you don’t know how to conduct your content.

[@vaderladyl]

I agree. Very poor form.

[@SamoanObsidian]

@@vaderladyl exactly

[@agnesmooney4107]

If you rip out the old landscape, then spend more than a dollar ninety eight on replacing the plantings. This looks horrible and lacks any curb appeal.

[@chynegal]

What is with the stone where the tree used to be

[@ljones98391]

Unfortunately, you two have shown your adolescent snarky side in broad relief. Not everyone enjoys listening to you rip and tear apart a unique home like this. It does not reflect well on you and is certainly unprofessional. I've seen more than one unfortunate video that where know it alls tore out unique but not "trending" features to replace them with budget lackluster budget "upgrades." Not sure if I can continue watching this video as it reminds me of a high school conversation by the mean girls thirty years ago. You might want to consider saving this sort of revaluation of your darker sides for off screen.

[@stj971]

Never saw tile on a wall? Bathroom? I like the bamboo tile. I'd rather see tile than wood paneling. It now looks like every other redo online..subway tiles, accent walls, grey no character furniture, no architectural detail bed....b-o-r-i-n-g!

[@TLB-wo7ld]

Exactly! Lots of stuff from previous were so unique and now it's like an everyday model home. SO BORING!!

[@WhiteSwann]

I have never expressed my opinion before, but it is time. There is nothing about this remodel that I like. I hate subway tile, stainless steel kitchens, white painted fireplaces, modern furniture, and open concept kitchens. Sorry, but there is nothing here to like. It is so blaaa

[@AustinFlipsters]

Finally!

[@WhiteSwann]

@@AustinFlipsters ?????

[@HeartTurnedToStone]

Totally agree 💯% Not only that - Haven't they heard that "griege" & "open concept" are both on the way out? Another bland, cookie cutter house...

[@jamatwar]

I love how the original owners created something so unique and quirky. I absolutely love it!

[@lynnbetts4332]

@@rubyredjeans The outside fit suburbia. The inside fit the personality of the owners. I loved it. I don't think it was mismatched at all. Their furnishings probably tied it all together. I was surprised they didn't rock over that 1980's brick fireplace, though. That DEFINITELY needed slate/rock overlaid.

[@lauraaustin3250]

@@lynnbetts4332 Made me so sad to see how they made fun of the ones who loved and adored this house. There is no excuse for being rude about the previous owners. Very disappointed in the attitude Sigh. The world has enough rudeness. This was NOT necessary.

[@elainehenning1387]

@@lauraaustin3250 agree the previous owners spent time on the artistic tiling of the shower walls. They may have went a little overboard with tile/slate. I can’t believe they didn’t remove the tile so it could have been repurposed. I could see making a water feature in the yard with all the slate and stone. Houses today are being all made to be similar open, neutral colors and as they said boring, as they said. Homes used to represent the owners by design and decor. They were comfortable and looked lived in. Now they are clean spaces more for show than living. Not my style. Everyone has their own idea of a beautiful home to ridicule them is wrong, it is a representation of who they are. Mocking the home is making fun of the owner.

[@joymunyi7843]

@@lauraaustin3250 me too. This was absolutely gorgeous for 1984!

[@elainek1234]

Painting that fireplace made the whole room blend SO well. Everything looked awesome. Great job. Slick AF.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

I hated them painting the fireplace made it feel sterile it had a more warm feeling.

[@keifferrowe5189]

@@Kt-cn2rq 99% of the time I would agree with you, hate painted stone, but in this case I think it did help it not stand out as much.

[@harrisond8132]

I would not have painted the fireplace. The brick was really nice. It matched the exterior brick and it would have gone nicely with the cabinetry. Now everytime new owners have a fire, they will have to worry about smoking up the white. Just say no to painting brick or stone.

[@0rangemuffin]

I liked the rock in the bathroom wall and maybe some of the tile in the other bathroom. The mautilus in the entrance was also pretty cool ...I think you guys could have kept some more character there. But you guys were right, the rest really had to go! Nice job overall!