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Ocean Isle Home Renovation
This recent Westfield home renovation project is a great example of how you can take an existing house and transform it to suit your family’s needs. The 1970s ranch sat on the perfect location – a big, flat piece of land, fenced in for privacy and minutes from major transportation, shopping and schools. But walk through the front door, and you were instantly overwhelmed by outdated lighting, outdated wallpaper, crumby old carpets and closed off spaces.


The house was begging to be brought back to life, so we came up with a budget, came up with a plan, and got right to work. The entire gut renovation took just 90 days to complete – start to finish.
Making the Interior More Modern and Welcoming
Inside, we basically tore everything down and started from scratch, giving the house a more family-friendly, open floor plan, and a more modern feel. In the foyer, we took down the 1970s wallpaper and removed the old carpeting, the oak banister, the multi-colored slate floor and the old brass light fixture. With new wood floors (throughout the house), a fresh coat of paint, a modern light fixture and some gorgeous wrought iron railings, the entry way is now much more open and welcoming.
Great article! I appreciate how clearly you explained the stages of foundation construction. It’s very helpful for beginners like me who are just getting into the building process.
Thank You!
The tips on choosing reliable materials were spot on. I’ve recently started a small renovation project, and this information really helped me make better decisions.