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Modern Tudor Foyer BEFORE + Progress Update

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:40:58 +0000

FOYER RENO! A look at the foyer BEFORE + A guided tour of the progress we’re making in this gem of an entry! You guys have seen my design vision for the foyer, but what did the actual foyer look like?! If you’re on Instagram, then you may have already seen it. I’ve been story-ing up a freaking storm. But here’s a closer look at the BEFORE of the foyer. The word ‘foyer’ sounds so fancy, right? Well our house isn’t exactly fancy. It’s a small 1930’s duplex that we own/occupy. The upstairs is an apartment + den that we rent out. (Are you sick of me explaining that yet?!) The foyer is the spot that it splits into two units. Go to the left for the door to our unit, and go up the stairs to the door to our tenant’s home. BEFORE The previous owner laid down this beige shag carpet while getting ready to sell the place 5 years ago, in an effort, no doubt, to avoid having to refinish the stairs (I totally get it–refinishing stairs is WERK!) Not ready to tackle the stairs when we first moved in, we laid this god-awful (if I do […]

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Francois Renovates: Nursery Get the Look

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 19:52:55 +0000

As promised, today I’ve got all the sources used to create the nursery look compiled in one place! You may notice we stayed pretty true to the original concept board with the exception of the crib, accessories and some of the art. The yellow applique pillow, mobile, knot pillow and doorknob banner are DIY’s that will be coming at ya (some) as video tutorials in the month of February, so stay tuned! If you missed the full reveal and video tour, head here to check it out. a, Wallpaper | b. Board & Batten | c. Bicycle Print | d. Cocoon Light Fixture | e. Crib | f. Handmade Ballerina Rag Doll (made by Seams Sew Cool) | g. Glider | h. Rug | i. Dresser | j. Pillow (similar)| k. Bookshelf | l. Rope Baskets | m. Throw | n. Sheepskin Mudcloth Planter | Lattice House Shelf | Marble Lamp | People Book | White Fur Booties | Sophie The Giraffe| Geo Art Francois Renovates: Nursery Get the LookClick To Tweet Follow

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Francois Renovates: The Nursery Before & After! (Video)

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 22:20:33 +0000

Today is the big day! We’ve been working hard to renovate the nursery and after several weeks I’m excited and relieved to say it’s done. And just in the nick of time might I add: our due date is less than 2 weeks away! At the beginning of this process, I had no idea what I wanted this space to look like, only that I wanted it to feel Nordic, fun and playful, a space that might spark imagination and foster creativity. When we found out we were having a girl, I have to admit my mind immediately went towards the color pink: girly pink with white and neutrals. But the more visual research I did on Pinterest, the more I came to the realization that Ken and I don’t even really like the color pink. And we all know the baby doesn’t have a preference what her room looks like yet, so why not create a space that we’ll enjoy spending long hours rocking our little one to sleep in. Let’s kick things off with what this room looked like BEFORE, shall we? For the full renovation diary check out these Francois Renovates posts: The Before || The Concept […]

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Francois Renovates: 2016 Home Projects (Before & After!)

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:00:29 +0000

With a full year of home projects under our belts (and because I’m pregnant and unapologetically sentimental right now), I decided to take a look back through everything we’ve tackled in this house so far. Seeing it all rounded up in one place, I almost couldn’t believe how far we’ve come since closing in July of 2015. Though much of the main kitchen and the upstairs apartment kitchen renovations (we have an upstairs apartment that we rent out) were tackled at the end of 2015, finishing touches and the actual blog posts went up in 2016, so I decided to include these spaces as well. I’ve linked each before/after pairing back to the original post in case you want to see more or are looking for a product source. I hope you enjoy the walk back through this year’s home projects as much as I did! Main Kitchen Renovation Living Room Makeover Dining Room Makeover Upstairs Apartment Re-design Backyard Re-Design (Apartment Therapy Renovation Diary) Photo Credit: Kory Kevin Studio Guest Room / Office Makeover Think this post is worth a read? Please share! Francois Renovates: 2016 Before & AftersClick To Tweet Follow

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Francois Renovates: Bed & Bath

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:26:46 +0000

This post is part of an ongoing series, Francois Renovates. Find the other posts in this series Here, Here, Here, Here & Here. Good Monday Morning! Today I’ve got the bed & bath areas of our home to share. The bulk of our updates took place in the Kitchen, Living Room & Dining Rooms, & the Upstairs Apartment, so not a ton of work has been done in these areas, shy of setting them up functionally. But, I think it’s fun seeing how other people live (because I’m nosy!), so I’m sharing the bed & bath areas of the home in case you’re anything like me! Next on my to-do list is to paint (or maybe wallpaper?!) our bedroom. It’s the same color as when we purchased the place, so I’m not sure of the color name, but I call it builder beige. While it’s innocuous, this room faces North, so I’d like to brighten the walls up in here a bit. I think Ken is enjoying the fact that it’s one of the only rooms in the house that’s not white. I, of course, feel the opposite. When in doubt, paint it white I say! The Bed […]

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