Some more "before" of our Raleigh house.

The living room, looking into the kitchen and dining room, with the guest bathroom right behind me.

We had the chance this past week to see our house empty for the first time. It's been rented for the past 6 years, and for every showing we've had, it's been covered from floor to ceiling in the tenants' stuff. (For one showing, the tenant actually sat on the couch the whole time while we looked around. That was interesting.) So it was refreshing to finally be able to picture it as our home. To think about paint colors, where furniture will go, and do some dreaming.

The house looks pretty big in these pictures, but the whole thing (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) is 1300 square feet. We like little houses with smart design, and this one feels just right.

We're hoping to have almost every interior wall painted before we move in. It's currently a warm beige/yellow color, and for the most part, we're wanting a cooler shade of very light blue/grey throughout.

Hall to master bedroom 

Master bedroom, with the door to the back deck

Master bedroom, looking toward the front of the house

Master bathroom - I don't mind the color in here, so it may stay.

Dining room, with doors to the back deck

Living room, with our realtor. Hi Amy!

The future home of Brighter Day. We're picturing bright white paint in here. 

Liam's room

Guest bathroom

Kitchen (and dining room to the right)

So the immediate changes are just to paint. Our next step will be to redo all the kitchen cabinets. We'd love a white, more modern look. We aren't sure if we'll paint them ourselves, have them painted, or go a completely different route. I would also love to add some white beadboard on that short wall around the kitchen. We do love the black granite that's already there. 

Besides that, there are little cosmetic changes to make here and there, but really, we just can't wait to make it our own. Lord willing, we'll be all moved in by the end of the month!