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KATE KNOWLES HOME

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Before and After

DRYWALL

March 28, 2017
front door
entry

drywall
entry looking into kitchen
pantry

dining area
family room and dining area

family room
family room looking into kitchen

basement
basement bar area

basement
basement

basement fireplace
basement

basement bath
basement

basement back door

April 2011:

The demolition took us longer than anticipated and we were getting anxious to move onto drywall in the spring of 2011. Our wedding was just 4 months away and we still had a lot to do.  With the drywall completed we could finally see our house take shape.  Our home originally was very closed off with pocket doors and almost every light fixture was a ceiling fan.  In fact, there were three in the kitchen alone (which is why there is not a single ceiling fan in our house today!).  It was exciting to see how different our house felt by opening up a few walls.  I was eager to get through the drywall phase because my favorite parts came next: paint, trim, tile, and flooring.

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Finally getting around to sharing more photos of our basement! Summer is flying by, and we’ve been soaking up every minute of it!One of my favorite things is hosting, and over the Fourth of July weekend we had friends in town from Charleston. It was so much fun welcoming them into this space and making new memories together. Swipe to the end to see all of us! 🤍Design: @ericabryantdesign📸: @mandymcgregorphoto#ralphlauren Ralph Lauren home bar, basement remodel, basement bar, leather banquette, leather bench
Finally getting around to sharing more photos of our basement! Summer is flying by, and we’ve been soaking up every minute of it!One of my favorite things is hosting, and over the Fourth of July weekend we had friends in town from Charleston. It was so much fun welcoming them into this space and making new memories together. Swipe to the end to see all of us! 🤍Design: @ericabryantdesign📸: @mandymcgregorphoto#ralphlauren Ralph Lauren home bar, basement remodel, basement bar, leather banquette, leather bench
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