Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Hawthorne House

I just finished a project that I am so proud of. A good friend of ours and local Realtor, Lance Williams, was preparing to list a home in South Tampa for a family that had already relocated out of state. He thought I could help update the property and after seeing the home I knew it would be a fun and different project to take on. After speaking with the owners they designated $15,000 towards changes and away we went! Oh, did I mention we just had one week???

We got straight to work painting throughout the interior of the home as well as the exterior. New carpeting was installed in select rooms after the paint was completed. Next it was onto the kitchen. We moved the waterline so that the refrigerator was able to be moved within the kitchen. The countertops were replaced along with new hardware added to cabinetry. We kept the cabinets the same just repainted inside and out. Once the redesign of the kitchen was complete I had all new stainless steel appliances installed that we purchased from Famous Tate. The refrigerator was also upgraded to one with an ice-maker due to the waterline move.

Throughout the home we added new light fixtures and fans as well as repaired doors and windows that needed it. In the bathrooms we repainted the walls and cabinets, added new lighting, replaced mirrors and gave them all a good deep clean to truly let them sparkle with the new changes!

While all this work was going on by us we were also working around the AC being replaced! You know they loved working side by side with us!! ;)

Once the work was complete we were able to start moving the furniture and artwork in. I furnished various rooms with furniture, art and accessories from my Showroom at no additional cost. The finished product looked amazing! We were all so excited and proud of the work we had completed. Once it was complete Lance listed the home and presented it in the weekly Broker Caravan - which is for all the local Realtors to preview new listings. The home and the mini "makeover" were a hit!!

The end result was beyond our expectations! The home had a signed contract in less than one week for very close to list price! It is closing in just a few weeks!! Wow! I can not stress how much hard work was put into this home - at one point I was even out there painting the picket fence!!

Due to the quick sale of the home and interest in the furnishings I have decided to host a Showroom Design Sale at the house this Saturday. All the furniture, art and accessories will be on sale and marked at great prices. Please swing in and take a look around as well as share the event with anyone you know that would be interested! This will be a great opportunity to pick up some fabulous pieces at prices you'll love even more!!

Below are some great before and after pictures of the house.  Hope you enjoy seeing the change as much as I do. And, remember - if you like something in a picture come by on Saturday!

Pat
Details: 3206 Hawthorne Avenue Tampa, Fl 33611
Open 9 am to 4 pm this Saturday only

Before & Afters
Kitchen

Entry
 
Eat in Nook
 
Living Room


Guest Bathroom

 
Master Bedroom