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House tour: Fresh and eclectic bungalow
Take a tour of this updated 1940s-era bungalow!
House Tours
House tour: Fresh and eclectic bungalow
A blogger and DIYer gives a dark 1940s era bungalow a new and budget-friendly lease on life.
A craving to redecorate can often be sated with some new toss cushions or a coat of paint. But when the need for new strikes Edmonton-based blogger Holly Baker of In the Fun Lane, something bigger, as in bricks and mortar bigger, is required. “I'm always on the lookout for a house to revamp and put back on the market,” says Holly. “It’s not about making money but about being creative and having fun.”
When her real estate agent called to tell her of a bungalow with good bones in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, Holly couldn’t resist. Set in the historic-meets-trendy Westmount area, the 600-square-foot 1948 home had languished on the market for a year. But what it lacked in light and space, it made up for in charm. The house’s original windows, pine floors and well-built kitchen cabinetry spoke to Holly and helped form her makeover strategy. “I knew the work required would be primarily cosmetic.”
Balancing a budget of $12,000 and a five-week timeline, Holly set about turning the humble “Cottage K” (her affectionate moniker based on the previous owner’s last initial) into
a chic urban retreat.
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