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2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

Trying to update a modular 1980's bi-level home with a narrow living room with a bay window, and a laundry room directly at the top of the stairs. My thought was to redo the kitchen floor and run it into the dining area and at the top of the stairs, landing, and into the laundry room but not sure where to start and stop the carpet so that it doesn't look chopped up as it is one continuous floor space with no distinction between dining and living areas. The kitchen also needs an update as all the patterns in it are just not pleasing. Color suggestions are needed as well.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

2 years ago

IMO rip all the existing flooring out and replace it all with the same stuff throughout the whole space I think you need to share a bit more info and also budget . All LVP would be a good choice IMO it can work everywhere and woulf for sure make the whole thing look more cohesive .

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mama goose_gw zn6OH
2 years ago
I agree with Patricia--get rid of the carpet.
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P Banos
2 years ago
Is there hardwood under the carpet? That will make a difference in this discussion.

If not, LVP replacing all flooring would work. I'd look at simple mid-tone brown wood or unstained color white oak or maple. Area rug(s) will delineate living spaces. If you still have $ left after you get a quote on the flooring post again and you will get lots of help.
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HU-187528210
2 years ago
Start with flooring.
The current paint color looks good actually.
Then ,
Remove popcorn ceiling if you can
New light fixtures and rugs
You can do even more -
New furniture, refresh kitchen ... but we don’t know what size remodel your able to take on now. So more info if possible
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Update process

What do you like, what do you hate?

TOUCH NO FLOOR UNTIL .You have assessed the kitchen Do you need more space? More storage....

Really, sit down and consider your budget, consider even a full day of consultation with a local interior designer.

You need more of an update than can be done in any willy nilly fashion, on a Houzz thread.....when it clearly hasn't been updated in decades.

Consider the length of your stay, what others near you may have done or not, your location.....all of it. : )
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Kathy Furt
2 years ago
Agree with Jan. These “updates” tend to have ripple effects and one improvement can really show how badly something else looks. Can you gut the kitchen? Highly doubt there’s hardwood under that carpet. If you have popcorn ceilings that’s a good place to start too.
cherlyn54
Original Author
2 years ago
We use this as a part-time home, located in snow country, away from any big cities.

The flooring and kitchen are what we would like to focus on. I hate the countertops and the black tile around the stovetop.

The kitchen has tons of cabinet storage and although I like the idea of ripping some out I don't want to take on a project that big at this place.
Kathy Furt
2 years ago
Gotcha! Maybe just get rid of popcorn ceilings, and one flooring throughout, paint and that’s it
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