Monday, August 20, 2012

House Tour {Rome Wasn't Built in a Day}

I know a couple of months ago I showed the rooms I had growing up, but recently I found photos of when I first moved into my condo!! Ah, such fun!! So I thought I would do a little before and after today to show how far I've come. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was this condo. Who knows how awesome it might become in another 3 years!

When I first moved in I literally had an air mattress, two camping chairs, and my tv stand and tv. Oh and some TV trays! And I lived like that for a few weeks! You really don't need to have a "perfect" home right away. If you try, you will probably end up buying things you don't love. Plus, with a place as small as mine, it helps to measure 600 times before bringing in a big piece.

Case in point:

My bedroom
Before:

After:


Changes
- Paint (CIL Touch of Grey)
- Adult size bed
- Built in nightstand behind bed
- Reupholstered ottoman
- Shelf added
- Blind added to window (two came with condo)

My living room
Before:


After

Changes
- All new furniture
- Paint (CIL Touch of Grey)
- Shelving removed and larger art added
- Dining space added

Bathroom  
Before:


After:
 



 Changes
- Shelf added opposite toilet
- Glued on towel rack removed
- Jewellery pins and art added 

Front Hall
Before:
  
 After:

Changes
- Paint (CIL Touch of Grey)
- Shoe storage rast hack
- Mirrors inside closet and over fuse box added
- Rug added to protect carpet
- Reupholstered stool
- Coat bar installed in closet

Kitchen
Before:

After:



Changes
- Paint (CIL Tough of Grey)
- Magnetic knife rack added
- Papered back of shelving

Patio
Before:
 
After:

Changes
- Furniture put out!
- Seat cushions made
- Lighting added
- Rug added

Locker
Before:
I didn't have one!

After:
Changes
- Locker bought in 2012!
- Shelving added
- Hooks added from ceiling

I think this year I am going to start moving into a few "bigger" changes rather than just aesthetics. But I think when you look at over the overall condo, I have definitely come a long way in 2-3 years (and most of those I was dead broke. haha)

Overall
Before:

  After:
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Know what else has really grown with time: your photography skillz! Way to improve.

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    1. Casey @WafflingAugust 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      I actually I think that has more to do with winter light than my photo skillz. eep- this winter is going to be tough with no sunlight!!

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  2. adamcbaseAugust 21, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Hey there

    Love the place! I'm moving into a smaller place on Queen west in a week so I've been looking around for ideas. One question though where did you get that toronto poster!!

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    1. Casey @WafflingAugust 21, 2012 at 8:30 AM

      I got it at the Interior Design Show, but you can get it online here: http://www.orkposters.com/toronto.html

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  3. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Definitely much better, Casey! I love what you did to your balcony! The entire room looks pleasant and well-organized. The kitchen area is a bit small, but you did manage to make the most out of the space by reorganizing the utensils and other accessories in it.

    Lakisha Zimmerer

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