After the wedding we all piled into our car and took a scenic drive through beautiful Illinois farm land. Adam and Johanna had graciously agreed to let us visit their house in the country. They have done a tremendous amount of work already! We like to see these projects as their being done and before they are finished. That way we can appreciate it so much more when it's complete.
The first thing I noticed when we pulled in was the circular drive and the mature shade trees. There's a fun area in the middle of the driveway for flowers.
They have 5 acres which include a couple of out buildings and a fine pasture area.
Their house was originally built in the 1800's!
You walk in through the screened in porch to this gathering/dining area. There's even room here for a wood stove. In through the opening with the new studs is a big bathroom.
This is the heart of the home, the future kitchen. They will rearrange the windows and have a light and airy space where the family can gather with friends and cook. I can just picture Johanna baking or canning in this place.
The future living room with bay window.
I loved the wide openings between rooms. I wondered if ladies in hoop skirts had ever walked through them!?
Bedroom off the living room. This may be used for something different in the future.
The second story has 3 good sized bedrooms with closets---- which they will continue to work on after moving in. There was also a smaller bedroom up there that they are turning into a bathroom.
What a wonderful attic. It's actually big enough to stand up in. Matthew's imagination was having as much fun as mine. I think we have missed something going through life without a usable attic. Think of how many books have attics in their stories!
The front of the house.
We vote for a big covered porch with a swing!
How could we resist taking a picture of these two - - - - - - - - so much to be thankful for.
May the Lord bless the work of your hands Adam and Johanna. Thank you for the tour!
4 comments:
What a great house this will be! I love older homes for their space. They tend to have nice, large rooms.
Oh, wow! Those pictures bring back memories of my house about 6 years ago! Seriously, our house looked like that at some points! I had no idea how much work it would be. All that plaster and lathe, old insulation, face masks, sledgehammers,...You can ask Kyle about it. :) He was in on the fun. Their house will be beautiful when it's finished! It's wonderful to be done w/ the rebuilding and just enjoy the house now.
I'm glad you posted these pictures. I've always wanted to see what Adam and Johannah's house looks like!
~Melody
I'm so glad we stopped out there! Such fun, and it was great to get to see their place.
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