A reader named Katie wrote me about this renovation:
“My husband and I bought this amazing property known as The Brady House, a 1910 Arts & Crafts house with City Landmark designation in Austin’s Judges Hill neighborhood.”
Here’s how it looks now:
Front Entry Before:
Front Entry After:
Singer Carole King lived here in the late 70s. She played this 1899 Wissner piano when she was renting the house. How cool that it’s still there!
The piano is looking a lot better, too:
Living Room Fireplace Before:
Living Room Fireplace After:
Kitchen Before:
Kitchen After:
Eat-In Corner Before:
After:
They own Avenue B Development, a remodeling and development company
focused on historic house renovations. For more photos and information,
you can see a slideshow of the house and visit their Restoration Blog.
Content in a Cottage says
Wow. That’s a makeover with a capital M ! ! !
Thanks for the great tour.
Rosemary
65andcounting says
Phew. That’s some fabulous renovation. Of course, they are lucky to own their own renovation company to make the work more affordable than it would be for you or me. That’s some mean money poured into this house. Only they know if the neighborhood will sustain asking $1.5m but I’m guessing if they live in Austin, they already know they bought a gem worthy of a flip.
The nosy me wants to know: what they bought it for and how much they have in to it. Understand if that’s too personal but I’ll ask anyway.
Beth says
Ooh me too! Inquiring minds want to know! It is stunning!
Christina from Dallas says
Wow wow wow! That is one of the most dramatic makeovers I’ve ever seen. It turned out beautifully. It’s perfect!
Erin says
My kind of dream house…and that porch, lovely!
Cristina says
Oh my gosh! Love this renovation! This is by far one of my favorite houses you’ve profiled, and it’s in my home town. Judge’s Hill is extremely expensive, but I can surely dream of owning this house one day.
RJ says
My favorite “before and after” to date! Love this house. I like the fact the interiors retained Craftsmen detail, but with a modern appearance. WOW!
Catherine says
That is a stupendous renovation! What inspiration. I just love that the piano was still there. Who the heck just leaves a piano like that to go to possible ruin?? I would move in there in a heartbeat!
martha says
Beautfiul! Love that they painted the woodwork. I used to feel it was sacrilegious to do that, but over the years have totally changed my mind. This renovation had to be very expensive and they did an amazing job.
Karla@{TheClassyWoman} says
Just WOW! What an awesome transformation!! I’d love to move right in! 🙂
Josanne says
Beautiful! Very, very nice! This is what I dream of doing! We’ll see, since we will be buying a house this year! The one we have our eye on is an old farmhouse, so we’ll see!
Donna @ Cooking + Praying says
Be still my heart! I’m considering a move to Austin to be near my family. Too bad this is way out of my price range. The one thing I would not have done (since they redid this house to sell it) is to do the wallpaper and very bold wall colors. Anyone moving into a house in that price range would probably already have furnishings that won’t work with the dramatic wall treatments.
Carrie says
Wow!! That is fabulous!!
Tracy says
Just lovely!! I think painting the woodwork really brightened things up! And I especially love the provenance of the Carol King piano in the front hall! That is something that should always stay with that house and makes it even more special! Thanks for sharing! I love the before and afters and yes, the nosy neighbor in me would love to know the “before and after” cost vs what they sell it for too!
Kelly says
Wow, that’s amazing! I always admire people willing to take on a makeover of a historic home!
Mary says
Amazing transformation! There isn’t one room I didn’t love.
ShabbyChick says
Amazing to live in a house that Carole King once lived in…..and that piano!!!! This reno turned out very nice! It’s not completely my taste, and some of the aesthetics are too modern for an arts and crafts, but it still looks wonderful overall. 😉
Jen says
this house is just beautiful
House Crazy Sarah says
I thought the same thing about the piano… you just don’t see them very much in modern homes. They look great in historic homes, even if they are just props.
Anne-Laure R says
superbe!!
Votre blog est magnifique!! belle soirée!!
Cyndi says
I love how painting the woodwork brightens it up. I’m coveting the multi colored pillow in the living room. The wall color in the bedroom is beautiful. So calming.
Shelia says
Oh, what a transformation! I wonder if Carole King lived here when she recorded “Tapestry” – one of my favs.
Thank you always for showing us so many marvelous homes.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Becky says
Wow is right. How fun it would be for Carole King to see–also makes me want to re-do my home!
Becky says
Beautiful..that’s all that needs to be said..BEAUTIFUL!
Jo-Ann says
Stunning!! Is there any way to find out the paint colours used?
Rebecca@MidcenturyModernRemodel says
Arts and Crafts is my first love! I know you get a ton of email, so I’ll let you know here that I referenced HOH on a post today regarding my blog redesign, and that I used your blog as a reference point for a good/clean/classy look. So thank you!
Teresa says
WOW! great reno, love it!
Kim says
What a beautiful renovation! Craftsman homes are one of my favorite styles.
Jake's a Girl says
Lovely!
nanne says
that’s a before & after for the record books!!
Megan Hull says
That’s amazing! I’m ALL for the painted woodwork. I love that wallpaper in the foyer.
Wendy - Old Town Home says
AMAZING!! What a wonderful transformation.
Patti says
That tile in the kitchen is amazing. I love the size of them. I think it will look even better after it has been cooked in, slept in and lived in. I will gladly accept the challenge.
Tracie says
Before=haunted house!
After=dream house!
AND Carol King’s piano? I am green with envy!
Dean says
I’m not usually a fan of painting original woodwork (especially in a craftsman), but this renovation is beautiful! They retained the detail and the aesthetic while creating a fresh new look. Love it!
Missi at havoc-to-heaven.com says
Wow! That is one amazing makeover!! I am in love!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Loved this post, Julia! What an exciting transformation. 🙂 I especially love that the piano was still there.
tina says
I have scrolled through this post at least a dozen times now! Just WOW!
jcrn says
This looks very clean and bright. It is an amazing transformation. i confess that I am partial to the darker woods of many craftsman homes but this one certainly looks lighter this way. The piano is wonderful and I think the curb appeal is phenomenal!
Jean says
Oh. My. Goodness. This is my absolute dreamhouse. I wantt it so much!!! Thanks, Julia, for showing us this gem. Off to pin…
mishelle says
lovely home!
KMP Modern says
Arts and Crafts houses can be so dark inside, but the use of white and the bold contrasting wallpaper has made the house bright and airy. I always love looking at before and after pictures. How amazing that the piano was restored and remained with the home!
Dawn @ Inspired Living says
I already know I’m hooked on homes, quiz or not!!! But now I think I’m going to be hooked on your blog, love these before and afters. I’m now signed up for the email feed…..
I’m in love with this home…and even though we only just completed a reno, I’m now ready to pick up and do another after seeing these. Beautiful….
todd says
Here! Here!
Marc says
Love, love, love it.
I am surprised there was not more whining about painting the woodwork.
benny parker says
What a great transformation, it’s totally changed, there is no comparison between both situations before and after. It’s really worth admirable house renovations. I have never seen such kind of unique changes before anywhere. Thanks for sharing this inspirational photographs of the home transformation.