Hi All!
This post is long overdue, but I thought I would finally put together a Q&A answering some of your most frequent questions about our new home. In case you missed it, Kyle & I purchased a new home at the beginning of November which was very unexpected.
We sold our previous home in September as the market was great, and we were looking to eventually get into a bigger space ( that home was under 1,000 sqft.). The plan was that we were going to build a new home which just kept getting pushed back due to building delays related to COVID.
Fast forward to October when Kyle told me there was a house I had to see but I needed to be open minded...and here we are 3 months later! The house needed MAJOR updates. While it has great bones it was UGLY- and when I say ugly I mean it. Turqoise walls, green granite, red birch cabinets, a lavender master bedroom...yikes!
We are now 2 months into our major renovation and we are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel!
Where is your new house? //
Our new home is located in Chittenden County which is perfect as that's where we both work. We are 10 minutes from my school and his office as well as a short drive from both of our families. I love this area of Vermont- I don't think I would be able to live in another area! Plus did I mention there's a full spa within walking distance!?
Do you still plan to build? //
I have no real interest in building anymore after enduring this renovation...I'm not sure my heart could take all of the ups and downs that come with building! That being said, I think Kyle would love to build one day so we will see.
How big is your new house ? //
Our house is right around 3000 sqft., which is massive compared to our old home, which was 936 sqft. We now have 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We plan to finish the basement eventually which will add an additional 1500 sqft. I don't think we could ever outgrow this home!
Your bedroom looks huge! //
This is probably what sold me on the home- our bedroom! It has a dressing area, 3 closets and a huge bathroom. I made Kyle calculate it for you with the blue prints and he says it's about 625 sqft. With that being said, I could probably just live in my bedroom!
Plans for the extra bedrooms? //
Good question! I truly don't have many plans for all of the extra space in this home. I'm planning to set up a guest room but other than that the spaces will be empty for now. We will probably have kiddos in the future, until then, they are nice rooms for Penelope to run around.
Are you renovating the outside? //
Heck ya! The color is just not my style. We plan to have the outside done this summer. We will be having the siding and windows painted as well as landscaping and new garage doors. I can't wait to see how the outside turns out.
Are you using a company for the reno? //
I'm super into home design and felt like I could take this on. We hired a contractor and I have given him all of my ideas which he has brought to life. It feels so rewarding to see it come together! I can't wait to show you the home when it's complete.
And finally, the most asked question...What are your floors? //
I have to say, I'm obsessed with these floors. I'm so happy we went with a lighter color. It has helped to brighten and open up the space.
The floors are Pantim Hardwoods, Palladio in the color "Whiskey". They are white oak, with wire brushing & an oiled finish. I highly recommended them.
Let me know if you have any other questions
♥ Nicholle
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