There are two constants in the four-bed , three-and-a-half-bath home : bold hues and plants . And doors — lots of doors .
The couple took down several of those doors and a tiny storage cabinet in the kitchen to make room for a larger kitchen and adjacent half-bath . They painted the bathroom ’ s walls a rich green — Sherwin-Williams Jadepool — and repurposed their youngest daughter ’ s dresser into a vanity , complete with a granite sink .
“ We have to do everything on a tight budget ,” she says , so they do most of the work themselves , saving costs on labor and materials .
A floral designer and owner of Wilder Eden Design Company , Gudz-Reynolds ensures the home is always filled with plants , greenery and cut flowers , much of it sourced from her ample outdoor gardens . Outside — and in — you ’ ll find hydrangeas , ninebark , clematis , dahlias , roses and milkweed artfully arranged in thrifted vases , glass vials and any number of pots with tiny face details .
She ’ s passionate about decorating with thrifted decor and antique treasures found online and from Antiques Alley . She loves the marketplace so much she became a dealer herself there last year , selling decor , plants and refinished furniture out of her three booths .
“ Vintage and thrift shopping is good for the environment and makes for a more unique and personalized home ,” she says .
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