I’ve got a treat for your eyeballs today! It’s the latest Rafterhouse remodel, and it’s a beauty! If you recall, Rafterhouse is a local company here in Arizona that specializes in flipping homes, and they do it with the utmost style. No builder beige walls and standard kitchen-in-a-box cabinets here, no sir. They are beyond move-in ready; they’re a one-way ticket to Dreamyville.
It’s my goal to own a Rafterhouse someday, or at least kidnap Austin and his crew and hold them hostage at my house until they make it Rafterhouse-worthy. Either way works. I’m not picky.
You can see the previous homes I’ve featured from Rafterhouse here and here.
Today I’m sharing their ‘Glenrosa’ project. And wow, wait til you see the before of the outside! I’ve saved it for the last picture. Not that I doubted them … but I was pretty sure it would be the undoing of Rafterhouse. Impossible. Irredeemable. A insurmountable pink-stuccoed pile of ugly. But (spoiler alert) they knocked it out of the park. Behold:
Adios to that awkward bay window and hello new windows, gorgeous floors and neutral walls. Looking good!
How about this powder room?
Oh yeah. That’s an improvement. I love the whitewashed plank walls!
Let’s take a peek into the kitchen:
I swear, same kitchen. I know. I KNOW! I’ve done the scroll-up scroll-down thing too, and I still can’t believe it. I think the only thing that remained the same is the sink location. Can you see the vintage pantry door? That’s a signature Rafterhouse look!
One more bathroom …
… not even distantly related to the before. Fantastic.
And finally, here’s a glimpse of the exterior. Prepare to have your mind blown!
Jaw dropping. I’m sure the new owners are super happy, and the neighbors are probably dancing-in-the-streets-tears-of-joy-streaming-down-their-faces happy.
See more from Rafterhouse on their Facebook.














17 Comments
Amanda
May 16, 2014 at 10:49 AMI’ve never seen a makeover like that! What vision!
Mary | Lemon Grove Blog
May 16, 2014 at 11:07 AMSeriously stunning!! I love to see flips done right – we’ve got a local crew in Durham that’s doing the same thing. I actually featured one of their homes on my blog earlier this month, here: http://lemongroveblog.com/on-the-hunt/
colleen
May 16, 2014 at 11:14 AMI love thier vision and style, very classy and timeless, the spaces seem very livable. luckie are the folks that can buy these homes 😉
holly
May 16, 2014 at 11:25 AMLiving in Glendale, I’m also a HUGE fan of Rafterhouse.. If you ever decide to let them go after you kidnap them, send them my way. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie @ Sandpaper and Glue
May 16, 2014 at 11:27 AMwow! they need to come flip my home! lol
Brit [House Updated]
May 16, 2014 at 12:16 PMI love it when you share the Rafterhouse remodels – they do such a great job! Very inspirational. Keep ’em coming!
Kelley
May 16, 2014 at 12:55 PMThat is spectacular! I’d love to know how they’re doing vs the rest of the real estate market in their area.
Also — a totally blah box house in my neighborhood did a similar outside reno, and it turned out amazing! The family (young and cute!) were outside playing in the front yard one day, and I screeched to a halt, rolled down my window, and shouted at them about how in love i was with their house! 🙂 Here’s how it used to look. Will have to find an updated picture for you. You’d love it. http://www.har.com/homevalue/17202-LAZY-HILL-SPRING-TX-77379-T1141289.htm
Hanna Cage
May 16, 2014 at 1:22 PMOH MY GOSH. I think I am going to have to spend 10 minutes every orning staring at their website. It will make me get my butt in gear to start in on my huge list or renovation plans.
Breanna
May 16, 2014 at 1:30 PMHoly moly that’s gorgeous! What an amazing transformation. I totally need to check out more of their work!
Rafterhouse
May 16, 2014 at 3:03 PMThanks for sharing the before-and-after photos Lindsey. We really appreciate your support!
Laurel @ SoPo Cottage
May 16, 2014 at 4:06 PMWow – what a fantastic job! And how wonderful to see that they do a quality flip with a big dash of style. Thanks so much for sharing Lindsey!
Chantell Patrick
May 16, 2014 at 4:07 PMI remember when you posted their flips before. I fell in love. This one is super awesome as well. A porch! I love it…dreaming of winning some kind of Rafterhouse redo for my, stuck in the 80s but still my dream house, house
Jake's a Girl
May 16, 2014 at 4:57 PMAmazing!!! Love it all.
Heather k Miller
May 16, 2014 at 5:04 PMHoly cow!! That’s amazing! If I had seen this about a month ago, I would have copied their fabulous pantry door!!! I am in love with it! I wouldn’t have thought a vintage door would look good with a very sleek and modern kitchen, but it does!
Lindsey @ Better After
May 16, 2014 at 5:39 PMI want to see your house! When will it be done?
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
May 16, 2014 at 6:07 PMWhat an amazing transformation!
Marci
May 18, 2014 at 3:22 PMI hope you do own a Rafterhouse someday because that would mean you’d live within a few miles of me. 🙂 I actually went to the open house for the Glenrosa house and it’s even more impressive now that I’m seeing the “Before” photos. I’m actually on my way to another Rafterhouse open house right now.