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“In the kitchen, we’ve got those big vaulted ceilings, so that architectural feature is going to be really cool,” Starsiak Hawk says. Brown counters can warm up a white kitchen Dark countertops look great in this kitchen.Īfter agreeing to spend extra money to vault the ceiling, Starsiak Hawk wants to bring attention to that feature. It’s a feature rarely found in old homes like this, making it a true standout. But the true “wow” factor is the vaulted ceiling.

When the kitchen is finished, it looks beautiful. “It might make cool enough focal point that might sell it a little bit quicker, which is great,” she explains. Starsiak Hawk isn’t sure about the $1,600 price tag, but agrees to the upgrade. (HGTV) A vaulted ceiling is worth the investment The vaulted ceiling is a big selling point.Īfter a ton of demo, project manager Tad Starsiak (Starsiak Hawk’s younger brother) comes up with an idea to vault the ceiling in the kitchen. This bookshelf adds storage and style to this living room. In the end, this addition turns an underused corner into an eye-catching feature. These wood shelves not only enhance the interior’s natural aesthetic, but also add some smart storage. “It’s kind of an awkward corner right there, so I think it’ll make it more functional,” Starsiak Hawk says, giving Coyle the green light.

It’s a smart change however, designer MJ Coyle notices an unused corner, so he suggests adding a library with chunky wood shelves. Starsiak Hawk and Laine completely redo the layout of the ground floor, moving the kitchen and making it all much more open and welcoming. “And I feel like buyers are really going to be impressed with it and just fall in love with the house.” Add a bookshelf to a corner This living room was a wreck!

“It just really helps feature the craftsmanship and detail that we have in this house,” Starsiak Hawk says of the upgrades. This new railing complements the original detailing. To highlight these features, Starsiak Hawk and Laine give the fish scale a coat of dark paint, then they remove the ugly lattice railing on the porch and replace it with a piece designed to match the gingerbreading above.

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The home has gingerbreading over the porch, plus some lovely fish scale siding near the roof. This house may be partly hidden under an ugly tree, but Starsiak Hawk and Laine are still able to see the unique wood details on the exterior. Play up details that make a house special This fish scale gives the house extra character. The young tree is petite and perfect for a city yard. They replace the old tree with a small maple on the opposite side of the yard. You want an appropriate size, and different trees have different behaviors, so you want one that behaves differently than this one is behaving.” With new landscaping, including a small tree, this house now has great curb appeal. “You want something that’s not going to break through your drainage tile or break up your sidewalk. “It’s really important in a city to plant a city-friendly tree,” Laine explains. Right away, Starsiak Hawk and Laine decide to remove this eyesore, particularly since it could mess with this property’s plumbing. This house not only has creepy vibes inside, but the exterior looks kind of scary, too, due to a twisty tree out front. Don’t let a tree ruin your curb appeal-or plumbing With a twisty tree out front, this house looks spooky.

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