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[1930artdeco]

The only thing that makes the remodel decent is that it 'looks' somewhat period. In that I mean the stone itself was probably added sometime in the 70's to shipboard exterior. Although I agree if you are going to remodel a house try and do it as close to original as possible and not what these idiots did.

Mike

 

[dh66]

I'd guess the stones are original to the house, not an add on. I live in AL not CO, but there are a LOT of homes from the 20s, 30s and 40s with that kind of stone porches and foundations. Site found stone was a waaay cheaper building material than bricks.

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[mikespens]

Very nice results on your living room Dale. Amazing what some color and nice accessories can do. Happy Atomic hunting.

 

[jamespowers]

Hey James,

This is a perfect example of why some people should not be permitted to by vintage homes. They turned a Craftsman Bungalow into a Crassman Bungalow!!!!

Looks more like a Crapsman. :doh:

 

[jamespowers]

Even worse, it's Stucco! They didn't even bother to take the old stones down, just skimmed over it, lumps and all!

Oh geez! I didn't notice that! uke:

 

[jamespowers]

Hey James,

In keeping with the transformation of a Craftsman into a Crassman. Don't you think perhaps several old tires turned in gardeners tastefully placed on both sides of the front steps, with an old claw foot tub placed on the red mulch as raised flower bed would take it to a whole new level?

Right up there with MidCentury Hobo Camp.

 

[jamespowers]

"You is done bought a stucco house, and under the law, that makes you the stuck-ee."
-- Geo. "Kingfish" Stevens, Realtor.

Leave it to Kingfish to get it right.

 

[dh66]

Thanks Mike!

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[RBH]

Here's how I spent the weekend

Before.....

Some previous tenant had painted the living room this lovely shade of dark brown. It's about the color of a Hershey bar, about 3 hours after it was eaten.

After....

I'm slowly trying to get the mid-century vibe back to the house.


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Very nice work!! I like the colors you used.

 

[dh66]

Thanks RBH.

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[Gregg Axley]

Here's how I spent the weekend

Before.....

Some previous tenant had painted the living room this lovely shade of dark brown. It's about the color of a Hershey bar, about 3 hours after it was eaten.

After....

I'm slowly trying to get the mid-century vibe back to the house.


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Very nice!
Would that be Valspar Emerald Green?

 

[Stearmen]

The only thing that makes the remodel decent is that it 'looks' somewhat period. In that I mean the stone itself was probably added sometime in the 70's to shipboard exterior. Although I agree if you are going to remodel a house try and do it as close to original as possible and not what these idiots did.

Mike

Actually, the stone is probably original. There are quite a few houses from the 1880s to turn of the century with this indigenous stone. There is a nice Victorian a couple of blocks over, complete with turret finished in this stone. Very striking!

 

[dh66]

Today I finally got around to another little item that needed some t.l.c. at our new old house

It's far from where it needs to be, but at least the waterfall is working, and there's a few fish to eat the mosquito larvae.

I must admit, it was the envy of a couple of fellow loungers new koi themed Hawaiian shirts (you know who you are.... Mike and Harv) that partly motivated me. Well, that and the mosquitos.

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[Stray Cat]

Today I finally got around to another little item that needed some t.l.c. at our new old house

It's a koi-pond! :eusa_clap
It's lovely!

 

[dh66]

Thank you Stray Cat.

Here's a better shot of the fish. Just plain old goldfish. Koi were $6 - $8 each, these guys were 10 for $1. Might get some koi after I see how they hold up to the local wildlife.

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[Stray Cat]

Here's a better shot of the fish. Just plain old goldfish. Koi were $6 - $8 each, these guys were 10 for $1. Might get some koi after I see how they hold up to the local wildlife.

Cheap. :nod:

 

[Stearmen]

Might get some koi after I see how they hold up to the local wildlife.

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You mean like this one?

 

[Stray Cat]

You mean like this one?

"Here, kitty, kitty.. I mean: fishy, fishy". ound:

 

[cookie]

A very common sight in the inner city areas here in California such as South Central L.A.. They put stucco on these old houses because it requires less maintenance. That and I'm guessing that it gives the house a more formidable appearance.

It's supposed to look a bit "Santa Fe" and fit into the Spanish Mission vibe of SoCal. Of course it is none of the above.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Today I finally got around to another little item that needed some t.l.c. at our new old house

It's far from where it needs to be, but at least the waterfall is working, and there's a few fish to eat the mosquito larvae.

I must admit, it was the envy of a couple of fellow loungers new koi themed Hawaiian shirts (you know who you are.... Mike and Harv) that partly motivated me. Well, that and the mosquitos.

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The fish are great.