House of the day! Shudder.

jimzmum · 08-11-2012, 08:00 AM

This looks a lot like our home when we bought it, deeply discounted already, we offered way less and got it. We were the first offer in 8 months, and only seven people had been to see it in that time. The curb appeal was HORRIBLE. Inside was worse. Like these pictures, actually.

Ugly as a mud fence inside, but the bones are great, and we've worked to de-80 it. Still have a way to go, but the end is in sight.

http://hamptons.curbed.com/archives/...t-marys-lane-1

Sly Cooper · 08-11-2012, 08:05 AM

Even as dated as that is I would live with that a thousand times over this current place. That does not mean it could not use some updating.

NYCgal · 08-11-2012, 09:21 AM

Whoaaaaa...sumbody weally weally like salmon pink!
Yeah, I could work with it

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Bopeep · 08-11-2012, 09:24 AM

Looks like a "model" home.

alpiner1 · 08-11-2012, 10:14 AM

Our house is stuck in the 70's & I love it !

Sly Cooper · 08-11-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by alpiner1

Our house is stuck in the 70's & I love it !

For some time now I have thought some people may be okay with what they have, maybe they are comfortable with an older style and feel no real reason to update things if they like it and or if it is still functional. I am just waiting to hear how dated all of today's designs are in the future, like the shows where every single person wants the same exact thing.

alpiner1 · 08-11-2012, 11:16 AM

Our home is a collection of things we feel comfortable with & family heirlooms , sort of electic I guess . I don't feel the need to change any thing just to keep up on styles, etc .

Sly Cooper · 08-11-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by alpiner1

Our home is a collection of things we feel comfortable with & family heirlooms , sort of electic I guess . I don't feel the need to change any thing just to keep up on styles, etc .

There is no need to change just for the sake of changing, and I wonder how these things go over time, like lets say a couple that are ninety years old, I wonder if after any given amount of time that one may stop caring (if they ever did) about what is current, if something still works they keep it, if their drapes are forty years old and work and enjoyed it does not matter.

The style I am comfortable with is not something I think could get dated, it just is and I also would not care about that, we all should have what we like.

Nancy in ME · 08-11-2012, 11:38 AM

OMGosh, that house is a 1980's nightmare! However, the basic bones are definitely workable. I'd have someone go in and strip all the hideous decor out and then I could really do something nice with the place. Normally I do demolition myself but I may be allergic to 30 year old, hideously ugly decor.

smidget · 08-11-2012, 12:45 PM

My house was built in 1936. We've put back some of the kind of details you would find in an older home...wainscoting in the kitchen for one, opening up a pantry that was closed off (what were they thinking???)

That 80s house....has good bones, I love the open feeling and views. With some paint, furniture of your choice (and getting rid of that bar thingie) you could have a really beautiful home. Oh yeah...there has to be some trees in that barren landscape for sure.

danceswithbunnies · 08-11-2012, 01:34 PM

It's not that bad. I thought you were going to show pics of a pigsty!

NYCgal · 08-11-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smidget

My house was built in 1936. We've put back some of the kind of details you would find in an older home...wainscoting in the kitchen for one, opening up a pantry that was closed off (what were they thinking???)

That 80s house....has good bones, I love the open feeling and views. With some paint, furniture of your choice (and getting rid of that bar thingie) you could have a really beautiful home. Oh yeah...there has to be some trees in that barren landscape for sure.

Oh bejaysus yes!
Looked like sumthin' Stephen King would thunk up.......

crowjane · 08-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Has great possibilities.
Somebody must like gazing at themselves, lots of mirrors.

Acerone · 08-11-2012, 02:48 PM

Location location location...

ScavengerChic · 08-11-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by alpiner1

Our house is stuck in the 70's & I love it !

I tried to stick mine back in the 60's a couple of years ago, and I love it too.

MsP · 08-11-2012, 03:19 PM

Love it! Lots of cosmetic work to do but good house and location. I did notice all the mirrors too.

impatien · 08-11-2012, 04:35 PM

I love it!

Nancy in ME · 08-11-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alpiner1

Our house is stuck in the 70's & I love it !

The 70s were all about earth tones. Much easier to live with than peach and mint green!

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Originally Posted by ScavengerChic

I tried to stick mine back in the 60's a couple of years ago, and I love it too.

60's = mid century modern. VERY popular once again. I would go that route myself, in a heartbeat, but DH can't stand it. I'm still working on him though

alpiner1 · 08-11-2012, 06:45 PM

Our entry still has the original flooring (squares of green & brown), master bath has gold flooring , office has white brick design flooring .

MsBee · 08-11-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Acerone

Location location location...

Yes - that is the most important.

Just looks like a lot of cosmetic blah. If the structure is sound, paint is cheap and they will be taking their furniture and the plastic-covered lamps with them.

Mimilee · 08-11-2012, 08:01 PM

I've never liked salmon pink! I'm sure someone could make the house very nice. Our house was built in 1976 and we've updated over the years.....especially the last 6. All the dark paneling, drapes, and wallpaper are all gone! We've replaced carpet in the family room and bedrooms more than once, but I'm thinking that also needs to go! I don't care what's "in" or "out", I decorated to my liking. Hubby is satisfied with whatever I do in that regard, as long as he has his TV and a comfortable chair!

Our home is nothing fancy, but is very comfortable and fits our lifestyle....we love it!

08-11-2012, 08:00 AM	#1
jimzmum Double Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Metro St. Louis Area Posts: 21,677	House of the day! Shudder. This looks a lot like our home when we bought it, deeply discounted already, we offered way less and got it. We were the first offer in 8 months, and only seven people had been to see it in that time. The curb appeal was HORRIBLE. Inside was worse. Like these pictures, actually. Ugly as a mud fence inside, but the bones are great, and we've worked to de-80 it. Still have a way to go, but the end is in sight. http://hamptons.curbed.com/archives/...t-marys-lane-1 __________________ Sometimes we ignore the good in our hands until we've lost it. - Sophocles

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NYCgal Royal Presidential Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 50,273	Whoaaaaa...sumbody weally weally like salmon pink! Yeah, I could work with it. __________________

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08-11-2012, 08:05 AM	#2
Sly Cooper Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 17,000	Even as dated as that is I would live with that a thousand times over this current place. That does not mean it could not use some updating.

08-11-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
Bopeep Presidential Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 8,859	Looks like a "model" home.

08-11-2012, 10:14 AM	#5
alpiner1 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alpine,California Posts: 13,054	Our house is stuck in the 70's & I love it !

08-11-2012, 11:16 AM	#7
alpiner1 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alpine,California Posts: 13,054	Our home is a collection of things we feel comfortable with & family heirlooms , sort of electic I guess . I don't feel the need to change any thing just to keep up on styles, etc .

08-11-2012, 11:38 AM	#9
Nancy in ME Elite VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 47,284	OMGosh, that house is a 1980's nightmare! However, the basic bones are definitely workable. I'd have someone go in and strip all the hideous decor out and then I could really do something nice with the place. Normally I do demolition myself but I may be allergic to 30 year old, hideously ugly decor.

08-11-2012, 12:45 PM	#10
smidget Presidential Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beautiful Hudson Valley of NY Posts: 8,965	My house was built in 1936. We've put back some of the kind of details you would find in an older home...wainscoting in the kitchen for one, opening up a pantry that was closed off (what were they thinking???) That 80s house....has good bones, I love the open feeling and views. With some paint, furniture of your choice (and getting rid of that bar thingie) you could have a really beautiful home. Oh yeah...there has to be some trees in that barren landscape for sure.

08-11-2012, 01:34 PM	#11
danceswithbunnies Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 809	It's not that bad. I thought you were going to show pics of a pigsty!

08-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#13
crowjane Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 28 Barbary Lane, San Francisco Posts: 13,321	Has great possibilities. Somebody must like gazing at themselves, lots of mirrors.

08-11-2012, 02:48 PM	#14
Acerone Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NY Posts: 4,244	Location location location...

08-11-2012, 03:19 PM	#16
MsP Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Big D Posts: 10,748	Love it! Lots of cosmetic work to do but good house and location. I did notice all the mirrors too.

08-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#17
impatien Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 897	I love it!

08-11-2012, 06:45 PM	#19
alpiner1 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alpine,California Posts: 13,054	Our entry still has the original flooring (squares of green & brown), master bath has gold flooring , office has white brick design flooring .

08-11-2012, 08:01 PM	#21
Mimilee Elite Presidential Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Way out West in Texas Posts: 16,354	I've never liked salmon pink! I'm sure someone could make the house very nice. Our house was built in 1976 and we've updated over the years.....especially the last 6. All the dark paneling, drapes, and wallpaper are all gone! We've replaced carpet in the family room and bedrooms more than once, but I'm thinking that also needs to go! I don't care what's "in" or "out", I decorated to my liking. Hubby is satisfied with whatever I do in that regard, as long as he has his TV and a comfortable chair! Our home is nothing fancy, but is very comfortable and fits our lifestyle....we love it!