I love a good before and after. But I was even more excited to see this bungalow’s makeover because I’ve been following its transformation on the blog Bungalow Bliss.
This is what it looked like to begin with: a solid, triple-gable bungalow built in an historic neighborhood of Indianapolis back in 1919 (above).
And here is what it looks like now, thanks to the hard work of its homeowner, Rachael:
Rachael did a lot of the work herself, which makes the makeover even more impressive. I really love the new landscaping, too:
Thanks to Rachael for sharing these photos with us.
Visit her blog Bungalow Bliss to see more!
Wow, I didn’t know about the Bungalow Bliss blog and now I can’t wait to check it out! What a beautiful job Rachael did with her home. And yay, thanks so much for joining my blog party! 🙂
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WOW! How amazing is that?? Can’t even belive it’s the same house??
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Oh wow! That is fantastic! And *very* impressive that she did most of the work herself. Great job Rachael!
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Julia, thanks so much for featuring the bungalow’s exterior overhaul. It’s an honor to be considered ‘inspiring’ by you…you have been one of my favorites (and a fabulous blogging example for this newbie) since I first stumbled upon Hooked on Houses over a year ago.
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This is a beautiful transformation! I bet they breathe a sigh of relief each time they drive up to their remarkable home. (Relief as in it’s over!)
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This definitely falls in the inspiration category!
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Love the bunglaow. That looks amazing. I especially like the depth of the porch. It makes it really functional.
This is such a great makeover! I love that green color, it’s so soothing and natural.
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Wow – that looks great. I just want to curl up on that porch with some coffee and a book.
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It’s gorgeous – I totally love it. I’m heading over to that site now. That’s the kind of house I can see my family living in one day!
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Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous makeover, Julia. I’m going to visit Rachael’s blog, to see more. I love these wonderful old bungalow’s.
Such simple changes, such a huge transformation!
Charming!
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How fabulous! Love the porch! 🙂
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I want to cry happy tears for this bungalow! She looks so happy now.
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Wow…that’s an impressive makeover! I love bungalows!
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Bliss, indeed! Love the “after.” She looks fresh and updated…the before shot was so tired and sad. Off to read more about it. 🙂
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It’s really weird seeing these houses in another part of the world as they area I live in, in Sydney, Australia is full of them. Most of them are what we call “liver” brick as the bricks are the same colour as a liver. Must have been something to do with the colour of the clay in the brickworks. Nice to see what other people do to them.
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cute! wish I could see inside! Those green pots on her doorsteps totally caught my eye and then I remembered why.. I have them hahaha fun!
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What a fabulous transformation~ I love bungalows, they have so much charm. Cindy
Oh I would love to have a home like this. I must go see more. Thanks for sharing.
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AMAZING. Thank you for posting this Julia 🙂
rue
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Wow! That looks amazing! Just like the HGTV show curb appeal! 🙂 Great job! wonderful colors!
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I love bungalows. The porch looks fantastic and I love the front door.
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OK – great minds think alike! I went to ‘Between Naps on the Porch’ to post a Buckhead bungalow transformation, and could not believe that we are on the same wavelength this week! Love this little bungalow. There is definitely a trend towards small and beautiful these days, isn’t there?
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LOVE IT! The front porch looks so inviting and the house is so warm and pretty now.
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Wow, Rachel really knew what she was doing…this is a beautiful transformation! I love the attention to detail…like the wonderful, large window box. Love the colors she chose, too. I think my very favorite part of all is that she removed the screening and took the porch back to it’s original look…awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Julia…loved it!
Susan
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Three cheers to Rachael. I so like the beefy window box. And she even got rid of the snow.
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Beautiful make-over of a darling bungalow..anyone would be happy lingering on the inviting porch…I’m going to hop on over to Bungalow Bliss right now!
Mary
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What a beautiful transformation. The front porch is definetly a drawing point for me. Thnaks for the heads up about the Bungalow blog… Happy MM.. hugs ~lynne~
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It’s amazing what a little insight and love can do.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
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Wow, what a transformation!
Jane
Nice! I’ll check Rachael’s place out…
It doesn’t even look like the same house. It now looks like something the architect meant it to look like. Great restoration. I am going to check out her site right now. Thank for leading us to this great blog.
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Neat!!! Love the restoration! Makes me smile~
love,kelee
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Kinda not fair though that the before picture was taken in the dreary winter. But even still, the paint, removal of the screens and landscaping made a HUGE improvement. Very nice.
Thanks to all for the compliments on the project. I appreciate all the feedback!
Nathan, I’ve been sure to include a “fair” springtime picture here: https://bungalowbliss.wordpress.com/home-tour/exterior/
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So Pretty! I wish I had a porch like that!
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