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Tour Snowberry Cottage – Before

July 27, 2020 By Juliet 26 Comments

It was whirlwind 12 days from first setting eyes on Snowberry to the close of escrow.

Then things slowed down.

The sellers negotiated a 60-day rent back period. Read about our purchase of Snowberry here.

We made good use of the time and got to work with our architect reimagining the floor plan.

Snowberry is a 2500 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Built in 1951, it has been through at least two prior additions / renovations.

Snowberry’s Original Floor Plan

Ta da …  Snowberry Cottage Before

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Great Room

Hallway leading to bedrooms.

Guest Rooms & Bath

Master Suite

Back Patio

Our renovation wish list included the addition of a powder room and expansion of the master bathroom and closet.

For many reasons, mostly around a significantly more challenging (read long and costly) permit approval process, both these ideas were abandoned. At the end of the day, we decided to work within Snowberry’s existing footprint.

Snowberry’s New Floor Plan

With our architectural plans complete and building permit in hand the Snowberry Renovation is ready to roll.

Up next …  Demo Day!

 

 



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Filed Under: Home & Decor, Uncategorized Tagged With: Before and After, Design Plans, Renovation

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  1. Jim, your husband says

    July 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Good job honey!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      xoxo

      Reply
  2. Karen in Bainbridge Island says

    August 5, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Well should I say it’s about time? Glad to see the blog is launched. Best wishes from your PNW buddy.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 5, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      Karen! Thank you so much … yes, it’a about time I put my money where my mouth is. Thank you for being here and for being my PNW bud! xo

      Reply
  3. Heidi says

    August 5, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Juliet!
    I’m here! Looking forward to reading about all the details. Congratulations on the launch of your blog!
    XO Heidi

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 5, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      Hello Heidi! Thank you, thank you … I so appreciate you being here! xo

      Reply
  4. Ginger says

    August 5, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    Congratulations on your new blog! Looking forward to seeing your renovation unfold!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you! It’s great to have you along for the journey! xo

      Reply
  5. Ashley says

    August 5, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Snowberry has so much charm and character! What a find! Love watching you renovate and bring your dreams to reality. Congrats on the launch of the blog ❤️

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you, Ashley! Your blog has given me a ton of inspiration during our renovation process. xo

      Reply
  6. cynthiahattersley says

    August 5, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    Congrats Juliet on taking the plunge! Good Luck and have fun!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 6, 2020 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks, Cindy. I appreciate the support, I’ve learned so much from your blog.

      Reply
  7. Jane Rossi says

    August 6, 2020 at 7:16 am

    Congratulations on the blog! So happy for you and can’t wait to read and enjoy all your posts!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      August 6, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      Thank, Jane! You’re a good friend.

      Reply
  8. calypsointhecountry says

    August 6, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    So excited to see the launch of your blog! Congratulations!
    Shelley

    Reply
  9. LA CONTESSA says

    August 7, 2020 at 8:19 am

    OKAY!
    I didnot get the EMAIL NOTIFICATION for this POST!!!!!!
    Have you got that WorKING?
    I feel like I HAD THE SAME TOUR MONTHS MAYBE EVEN A YEAR AGO!!!!
    HOW LONG AGO DID YOU PURCHASE SNOWBERRY?
    XX

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    • Juliet says

      August 7, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Oh no, I need to double check the mail function is working. Thanks for mentioning. I’m on it! xo

      Reply
  10. QMSpain says

    August 7, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Hello Juliet! Congratulations on the launch of your blog! May I ask, where did the name Snowberry originate from? My home is located in a warm interior valley, so I enjoyed the seeing the cool green moss on the bricks of your patio! I will look forward to seeing how you transform your ocean cottage over the coming months.

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    • Juliet says

      August 7, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      Hello … and thanks for joining along in my renovation journey. I wish I could tell you a brilliant story about how the name Snowberry came to be. There was no creativity involved, its simply the name of the area where I live. I’m so happy you like and appreciate brick … because we’re embracing it. Although in the winter that pretty moss can be a little slippery. I look forward hearing your thoughts and comments along the way! xo

      Reply

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