2010 Reader Remodel Winner: From Blank Slate to Charming Cape

Despite all the work that had to be done, the place definitely had it's shining points, too. The house came with oak floors, built-ins, a fireplace with a rustic granite surround, and arched passageways. Still, every room needed work, including the foyer, which gained a new beadboard ceiling.

Shown: (In the entry hall) Light fixture (Harrison in antique bronze), Rejuvenation; Wall paint (Phantom) and trim paint (Seed Pearl), Pratt & Lambert; (In the dining area) Chandelier, Klaff's Lighting; Wall paint (Peanut Shell), Pratt & Lambert; Cabinet paint in custom mix, Benjamin Moore