Flip That House The Board Game
Gordon Neal
Since the range hood will be the focal point, it needs to be special. And there is probably no surprise that we are building a plaster hood for this kitchen. It will me a lot like the one we built in our house, but no swoop.
I love the two floating shelves next to the window above the dishwasher, much better than the cabinet that lived there before. Remember this debate about closed cabinets versus open shelves? I admit I do love these in this kitchen, they provide the perfect spot for a few decorative dishes. Since I added so much storage elsewhere, I like that this little spot is a focal point for pretty things.
I love a single handle sink faucet and this champagne bronze faucet is so gorgeous! It complements the golden tones also found in the honey bronze pulls and knobs. The sink is a granite composite double basin.
This angle shows the original footprint of the kitchen. You can see I kept the appliances in the same spot with the exception of moving the dishwasher next to the sink instead of where it sat inside the peninsula. I liked the idea of creating more flow, so I added an island instead of recreating the peninsula. It has a lot more storage and also room for people to sit at counter stools.
I agree, the stainless would have competed with the brass and honey bronze choices :) I also love that pantry wall, really proud of its design. Luxury vinyl plank products are SO GOOD these days and waterproof! Perfect for a kitchen and especially so in this house since that sliding door next to the breakfast nook leads right to the pool!
Wow, that looks amazing! I have all new white appliances as well, I like them for the crisp look as well. I am considering Ikea cabinets, but due to the limited color selection am looking at the gray option, but prefer this oat color you selected. Can you comment on price difference between the two? We have a small galley style kitchen so we would only need about eight bottom cabinets total. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Beautifully done as always. Love the pantry wall; clever use of space and so pretty. I am a Greige and taupe fan myself, not gray, so I am a fan of this color choice. I, too, have had white appliances for a quite a while after we had SS at the last house which I was never a fan of, plus a slide-in range. ??
You did a beautiful job Kate. I love the color scheme and finishes that you chose. The only thing I would have considered is adding a banquet under the window at the end of the counter run to increase the flow between the table and the island. From the photo it looks like a tight squeeze to access the sliding doors.
Absolutely stunning! I love the beautiful relaxing west coast vibes.
I ordered a couple of your designs on spoonflower (wallpaper & fabric) this weekend to continue my quest of making our new home feel more edgy & personalized. Im super excited! Have you installed the wallpaper? Any tips? I ordered the kind that is moveable since we have flat walls.
This kitchen is gorgeous! I love the oak color cabinets with the white quartz countertops. I love how you always use the white appliances and make them look great! I just love a white and bright kitchen and really miss white appliances. All of your kitchens are gorgeous and this one is no exception!
What a gorgeous turn out! It really does feel like Vegas (desert). I love the addition of the island, I can only imagine what a chore that must have been! You inspire me to consider doing this in my own home. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful transformation!!! We are remodeling our bathroom and using oat colored cabinets. I love the hardware you chose with the oat cabinets, can you please share the specific brand and style of the hardware?
In 2011, we purchased our lake house. In 2013, we renovated and added an addition. Our deck is original to the house and we had been contemplating what to do with our deck for several years. We considered replacing the wood with composite, but that is so expensive and not in our budget yet.
The total cost was two boxes of deck screws and two new deck boards. The total cost was under 60 bucks! Of course, our labor is FREE! It took us about 5 days to complete this project but it was worth it!
We pressured washed the entire deck floor before starting even though the deck surface would become the underside of the deck. This removed any dirt, mold, and mildew and gave the underside a better appearance.
It is essential that the ends of each deck board end on a joist. The joist is the horizontal structure/boards under the deck. If the deck boards are in the middle of a row, they will need to end in the middle of the joist (leaving room for the next board to be nailed/screwed in the middle of the same joist). If it is the end of a row, the deck board should end on the joist/exterior ban of the deck.
The side deck was a little more challenging because it is a larger space and required us to cut and reconfigure (like a puzzle) some of the deck boards. It was worth the effort to stagger each row. In other words, we did not want any seams in adjoining rows to line up.
Because we had an entire section that is angled at the end, we had to cut each of these pieces to be the opposite angle and then piece these rows. We used a miter saw to cut each deck board as needed. This took additional deck boards. We wanted all of the deck to match/blend. We had plans to replace the deck railing, so we used the handrails (also deck boards) to fill in as needed.
This picture shows the larger part of our deck (side of the house). The left side is before flipping the deck boards, the deck boards in the middle section have been flipped but not pressure washed, and the far-right section has been flipped and pressure washed.
We prefer to use deck screws instead of nails. Over time, nails start protruding out of the wood and have to be hammered down (also stub toes if not hammered down). Screws are more secure and also make it easier to remove the deck board in the future. (We hope to replace the wood with composite one day.)
I would never have imagined flipping deck boards- let alone that the end result could look so beautiful. This has inspired my husband and I to take on our massive deck project- hopefully with great results! Fingers crossed!
Thanks.
Nice results, but how could you possibly do that entire deck with just two boxes of screws? The link you provided is for a 1-pound boxes of screws, which according to Home Depot contains about 62 screws. So if you bought two boxes, that would be roughly 124 screws. The pictures you posted show the side deck alone is at least 20 rows long, and there are at least 40 screws per row. It looks like it would have taken at least 800 screws, probably more like 1,000, to do the job.
Good catch. We did just use two boxes. I think we bought a larger box than what I had in the link, maybe the 5-pound box. I know we only bought 2 boxes. I have corrected the link so thanks for letting me know. Either way, it way SUPER cheap!
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I guess two five-pound boxes could get the job done and it would not add too much to the cost. Your deck looks great! The main thing with flipping the boards is that it can work really well, but you have to put in the time to do it right (which you and your husband obviously did.) Well done!
Hey Spencer,
We were able to use the same holes at the end of some of the boards; however, we were not able to use the nail holes in the middle of the boards and in the boards we had to cut. We did not fill the nail/screw holes. They blend in and are not noticeable. I hope this helps!
Suzanne
Hey Julie,
Great question! It has been 4 years since we did this. It has held up really well. However, for extra protection, we stained it a year ago (three years after we flipped the boards). We hope to get several more years of wear out of it. We have no regret from flipping our deck boards. However, if you do have some rot, we suggest replacing these deck boards. They will blend in over time.
I hope this helps!
Happy DIYing!
Suz
One of our favorite tools to use on this part is the Kreg Face Clamp. It allows us to flatten the boards easily. We just run it along the seam as we go down each board. You can see it HERE on Amazon.
The table is amazing looking! I wonder if it would be possible to make it without the extra base boards so that it is just supported by the 4 legs. That would allow people to sit at each end as well. Thanks for sharing this beautiful build.
This tiny flip house (she has yet to have an official name), might look scary and overwhelming and like a lot of work. Thats because she is. However, beneath the bugs and mold and deterioration, there is SO MUCH POTENTIAL. You just have to *ahem* use your imagination.
The loft! Also known as the flip house primary bedroom. It is small to say the least (I mean, do I have to say that with the knowledge that this flip house should be called a tiny house?), but the potential is massive. This room is the first one I made a mood board for that I think will set the tone for the rest of the house. A little traditional and eclectic, similar to the boys room aesthetic.I I am really excited because I have a dream partnership lined up with Home Depot for it already!
I definitely need to snap some better photos of the kitchen. Can you see that window in the top right corner above the sink? That window is actually looking INSIDE up into the loft. Unfortunately it is really broken and cuts into the roof line, so it will have to go. Pretty much everything you see in the kitchen and dining area of the flip house will be gonzo. Yes, even the carpet in the kitchen.
The initial plan for the exterior was to paint it all. The roof for sure needs replacing and will need new OSB in some spots where there were leaks. Can you believe the whole place after being vacant for 7+ years only had ONE leaky spot from the roof?!
After looking at the exterior after buying it, we deemed it necessary to add siding instead. It will definitely add value to the house as well as longevity. The winters up here are not to be messed with, so I am shocked the wood exterior has held up as well as it has!
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