Making Herme and Angie’s Home Work for Them

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Between a dysfunctional home layout and furniture that did not work for their family’s needs, this reno was one that left us gasping at the After photos. On this episode of Don’t Hate Your House, Herme and Angie call on Drew and Jonathan to help navigate their frustrating home. After 19 years in the same house without any updates, Herme and Angie are ready for a change. Both of their children are older now, and both still live at home, but they haven’t adapted the space to their family’s new needs. What worked for them when the kids were little just doesn’t make sense anymore.

And they’ve changed, too. Both Herme and Angie work from home, and they’re in desperate need of a dedicated office that’s separate from the rest of the house. Their family also serves as a central hosting space for their family gatherings, but their furniture is not working for the family parties or overnight guests. The list of things that have to be spruced has just gotten more daunting for the couple as time goes on. That’s where Drew and Jonathan came in.

Trust us when we say that it was the best thing they could have ever done! After Drew and Jonathan assessed the home and the family’s requests, they got to work redesigning a layout that would better fit their lifestyle. Herme and Angie were over the moon at the results from this Don’t Hate Your House makeover!

Before and Afters

Light and Bright Kitchen

By tearing down the wall and opening up the space, Herme and Angie not only got a more functional layout, but they also expanded the kitchen to better accommodate their storage needs. Adding in a long island is a modern touch that made everything feel more organized and sophisticated.

A Functional Living Space

The sofa Herme and Angie had before was old and worn, and they were in need of some organization to make their entertaining space more put-together. But with a little bit of creative thinking and fresh furniture, this room was elevated to a whole new level. 

Open Concept for Hosting

Now, with their open concept kitchen and dining room, the family is able to entertain, cook, eat, and talk together in a layout that looks and feels way more spacious. Natural light brightens up the entire area from the dining table all the way to the end of the kitchen.

Adding Personality to the Entryway

The entryway before was bland and cold. After taking out the old, outdated tile and replacing the doors with a modern upgrade, the space looks and feels more like Herme and Angie. Some added color brightens it up, as well.

Plenty of Seating

Before, the family was struggling with their furniture. The styles didn’t feel cohesive, they hadn’t been replaced in a long time, and they didn’t line up with the size of the room. The Bros added in functional pieces, different types of seating, and plenty of storage opportunities that made the room come together harmoniously.

Finally, a Dedicated Workspace

After realizing that this room had a better opportunity for functionality, the couple was thrilled to finally turn it into a home office space! Here, they can shut the doors to create that separate second area they so needed. Plus, having ample natural light makes work-from-home life way more enjoyable.

The Perfect Gathering Place

By rearranging the layout and recreating that family dining space in the center of the floor plan, Herme and Angie are really able to entertain. Now the family has a central place to gather that isn’t closed off from the rest of the living area.

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