Everyone Loves 'Before and After' Pics

It takes quite the "old-house-lover" to tackle a project like this........

But, WOW! What a great house! (now) ...................

Right down to the beautiful roses along the wrought iron fence. And I think I see cobbletones. I KNOW I see fresh paint.

This Second Empire home was built in 1895 and is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Now, to the inside -

The front hall (obviously this is a BEFORE picture)..........

After..........

The beautiful wood beneath that painted white door is now FREEEEE! And the black paint on the stair rail and newel post - GONE! And where was that beautiful wooden floor, before? Must have been hidden. I also like that cute choice for a chandelier.

Here is another detail I really like. This beautiful door knob is on the front door.

Okay - two more homes. This next section I am entitling

"The Power of COLOR."

Before........

After..........

Last one! -BEFORE............

Ta-Da! After.............

All of the above "before and after" pictures can be found at This Old House.