La Bella Casa’s most downloaded project 2024..

WINTER 2025 Newsletter

2024 was a pivotal year for La Bella Casa. Changing priorities allowed us to forge new alliances, most notably our partnership with Avant-Garde Window Fashions for our Window Coverings business. This collaboration has been life-changing, enabling us to better serve our clients with superior products and exceptional support.

While our renovation projects remained active, we also experienced a surge in helping clients downsize and transition into new lifestyles. We’ll detail one such project in a future newsletter, but today, we’re focusing on a standout transformation that captured attention and became La Bella Casa’s MOST downloaded project of 2024!

Few projects capture the imagination quite like a complete renovation, and none more so than this remarkable transformation. This 1980’s split-level home nestled on 10 acres underwent a stunning reinvention into a modern farmhouse sanctuary.

THE VISION

The original layout of this home featured compartmentalized rooms and dated finishes, but its square footage offered significant potential. The goal was to create an open, inviting, and functional space that met both aesthetic and practical needs. Key to this transformation was determining which walls could be removed to unlock the home’s full potential.

THE TRANSFORMATION

MAIN FLOOR

Flooring Overhaul: The dated green carpet and linoleum were replaced with white natural oak flooring, providing a bright and cohesive look. A compass tile inlay added charm to the entryway and laundry room.

Staircase Update: The original railings were replaced with a sleek combination of white oak and black metal for a modern touch.

Open Concept Living: Removing the wall between the dining area and kitchen created a spacious, connected layout. The opening to the new dining area was also expanded.

Kitchen Details: The kitchen features cabinetry by Century Kitchen with white perimeter cabinets and white quartz counters. The oversized island has a navy finish, complemented by a quartersawn white oak countertop sourced from Rustic Red Door.

Quartersawn oak open shelving for a coffee bar and a matching fireplace mantle in the adjoining family room introduce warmth and continuity throughout both spaces.

Focal Points: A navy painted shiplap wall in the dining area and a Norstone Slimline Rock Panel façade for the propane fireplace create striking yet classic design elements.

SECOND FLOOR

Originally, the second floor lacked a true master suite and featured three small bedrooms with two outdated bathrooms. A clever reconfiguration and attic space utilization allowed for transformative updates:

Bedrooms Reimagined: The original three bedrooms were reconfigured into two spacious bedrooms with ample closet space for the couple’s adult children.

Bathroom Redesign: The two small bathrooms were combined into one functional space, featuring double sinks separated by a custom barn slider that leads to the commode and shower area. Outdated blue and pink tiles were replaced with rustic yet modern finishes.

Master Suite Addition: Shed dormers were added to the attic to create the necessary ceiling height for a new master suite….

..complete with a walk-in closet and a luxurious full bathroom.

Final Touches

Throughout the home, thoughtful details like custom-built features and harmonious material choices ensured a cohesive yet unique feel. From the bespoke design elements to the open floor plan, every corner of the house was tailored to suit the family’s lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.

The Result

This transformation breathed new life into the 1980’s split-level, turning it into a modern farmhouse ready for years of enjoyment. With its tailored layout and charming touches, it’s no surprise this project became La Bella Casa’s most downloaded and viewed project of 2024

See more of this project and others here!

“LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE”

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