Earl Moore Photography Earl Moore Photography
Traditional, Before - Contemporary, After

Some would say it originates from watching too many HGTV or DIY channel TV Shows. Others swear it’s driven by a “we’d better do this before we retire because it’s not going to happen afterwards” logic. In any case the clock is ticking and so for the last several years there’s been updates and remodeling to our home.

Our most recent efforts, a very traditional red brick fireplace and oak hutches/bookshelf’s made much more contemporary — fitting better with other updates we’ve done in the house.

What does this have to do with photography you might ask — nothing, except Bonnie requested I capture before and after photos of any renovations and I thought I’d share this one.

The best part of renovations — when they’re done!

What? Ohhhh, I been informed the kitchen now doesn’t go with the rest of the house. :-(

Update Note: On jobs of this size my contribution to insuring they turn out well is to stay our of the way of a local craftsman we hire to do them. I take little credit for this except in making some minor color and design decisions.


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Markus Spring
12 years ago

Earl, the IF is the crucial word here. Re. the re-doing of a house, my experience is that the “if” never happens. Just when you’ve finished one end, there is that voice from a fairy, asking in all innocence “Don’t you think that…”

Well, you finished that sentence yourself.

Mark
12 years ago

I definitely do not have the home redecorating gene. I think my attempt to redo our master bath sucked the very last DIY chromosome out of me, which makes also very impressed when someone does such a nice job you have done here Earl. I really like the darker toned wood contrasted with the stones in the fireplace. Are you for hire? :-)

Jeff
12 years ago

Looking good! Comparing pictures, that’s a nice change. You had to have seen a kitchen remodel coming though. It’s the natural progression of home remodeling. Make sure that before you begin the project you have a slush fund on hand for a few dinners out. If it ends up looking as nice as this room you will be in good shape!

Steve Skinner
12 years ago

I also find that things get done faster by the local professionals if I don’t help!

ken bello
12 years ago

Amazing transformation, and the photos are very interesting. I’m seldom tempted to make changes inside the house after the initial changes were made when we moved in. As an outsider I think both before and after rooms look very nice. From experience, I can tell you that kitchen remodeling is not fun (nor inexpensive). Jeff is right about eating out a few (many) nights. Oh, and plan on spending 25% more that you think will get the job done.

Eric Jeschke
12 years ago

Hi Earl,
Looks like you moved the saturation slider down about 50% on the living room…