Before & After - Reviving an old 1900s apartment

Some evidence that cosmetic works makes a huge difference. I haven’t totally finished (eg. The place is yet to be furnish and ideally the blinds need to change) however enough teasers. I think there is enough for some before and after pics.  It’s proof on my mum’s saying that 50% is foundation, while the other 50% is how you dress it up.

In Summary the changes are:

• Replaced the carpets, light fittings and hardware knobs.
• New floating floor boards.
• Fresh coat of paint on walls, ceilings and doors including cabinet doors where White Knight laminate paint was used.

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Before Kitchen

After – Cabinet in white knight white, changed knobs, feature wall in Porter’s Sableux, resealed cork floor with carbot polyutherane

Before

After – Door in Porter’s rubble (Dulux aqua enamel), walls in Porter’s 1/2 strength Rubble

Before – Bedroom # 2

After – Cabinets painted in White Knight laminate paint, carpets replaced, ceiling lights replaced. Blind yet to be updated.

Before – Lounge

After – Quick Step floating floor boards, Dulux natural white walls and Porter’s Jodphur blue entrance hall

After – Entrance hall repainted in Porter’s Jodphur blue

Before – Corridor with old fashion wall light and original floor boards

After – Corridor appears much brighter with a fresh coat of paint, new floor boards and carpet and wall light

Wall lights match the new art deco ceiling lights. An modern however yet classic look to much the age of the apartment

Before Knobs. Actually this is probaby one of the better condition ones

After Knobs – Updated all the knobs. Hardware makes a huge difference

Before – Lighting make the place feel dated

After – Art deco lighting that looks modern however yet classic. Not a very good photo as you cannot see the details of the shade :(