Hey, guys! I am SO EXCITED to share today’s video. A few weeks ago we closed on our future home in Nashville, Tennessee. The first thing we did (well, after we went to switch the utilities over—haha!) was go into the house and film a video for you of all the empty rooms.
The next day we began the process of painting, pulling up carpet and turning it into a disaster zone. The next time you see these rooms they will look VERY different. I’ve never made a before tour before, but I’m already SO happy we did. I feel like we immortalized a very special thing because, already, it looks so different! I have a feeling this video will be even more fun to watch back in a year or two as our home gets decorated and lived in.
A little history about the home—it was built in the 1970s and had only had one owner before us. A doctor and his wife built it, raised their family, and have now moved to another state to be closer to their children. The decor was pretty preserved from the seventies and eighties, and while a lot of it was not our style, we loved the way they had it decorated. The house is full of custom details with the prettiest sun porch I have ever seen, beautiful moulding on all the doors and (HOORAY) hardwood under ALL the carpet.
We almost didn’t look at this house because I had my heart set on another one. But we decided that since we were driving eight hours for one day of house shopping, we might as well see as many as possible. When we stepped inside, I instantly knew it was a special house, not to mention an incredible makeover waiting to be made. The next day we viewed it a second time with Todd and Laura and they assured us that it was the right space to start the next chapter of our life together and run our two businesses. We made an offer the next day!
Anyway—I’m rambling, aren’t I? Here’s the empty house tour!
Thanks so much for watching! Did you guys get enough of that carpet? Isn’t the living room pretty? Do you think we’re crazy to take on that studio renovation? I hope you feel included on our new adventure. I’m so happy to share it with you and can’t wait to share more in the coming months! xx. Elsie
Credits// Author and Photography: Elsie Larson. Video and Music: Jeremy Larson.
I love fixing up houses and always had a project. Some I learned to do myself, others, required a professional. What a wonderful house you have chosen What fun your going to have fixing it up . I look forward to following your adventure.
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Just had to have a peek of the new place! It’s going to be gorgeous hon! Love you both- Aunt Karin
This is going to be a great renovation and I can’t wait to see how you make it yours! Beautiful…
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This house is huge! You guys will give it the most rad blend of old school with your awesome style. I will love seeing its progress. Good luck to you guys on all of the fun!
I love it and am super jealous of your spacious back porch. How exciting!
I love it! Do you mind sharing what neighborhood the house is in? We live in West Meade and it looks very similar to the houses in our neighborhood!
Congratulations on your new home! My girlfriend and I are looking into moving down to Nashville as well. Curious as to which area you guys chose, we’re trying to decide which areas to focus our search on. Thanks!
Yay! We are moving to Nashville in three weeks as well!
This made me so very very excited to start our house hunt! May I ask what part of town this is in??
xo, Jordan
Oh I love this! I live in Nashville as well!! Where did you end up buying? Bellevue?
Wow Elsie, that house is huuuuuuge! Can’t wait to see what you guys will do with it!
It looks amazing, you lucky things! So many plans and things to do – just how you like it! By the way I watched the video and then Jeremy came on with his hairdo and I suddenly thought, woah, Chandler’s roommate! He was called Eddie and played by Adam Goldberg. I just looked at google images and he’s not so similar but in my head… funny how those memories just bubble up sometimes!
That s going to be an incredibly fun project! That house has amazing bones. So excited to see what you do with it!
That sun room! ::heart eyes::
I can’t wait to see what you do with each room 🙂
Your videos just get better and better every time! So cool to see you getting more comfortable on camera. Congrats on the new pad and your next big adventure!
Awesome tour. Your reno ideas sound great. I just wanted to suggest finishing/staining the floors in the garage instead of hardwood. From what I can tell, that’s just a whole lot of potentially gorgeous concrete that could still be cozy with some rugs thrown over it. Roll up the rugs when your niece comes to visit and turn it into a temporary roller rink. 😉 Just an idea, but keeping the concrete might make the space even more versatile! Congrats on the house!
Wow, that is one huge house, great!! After following you for years, I can already kind of imagine what it’s going to look like when it’s done. You’re going to turn that kitchen into something great, it already exists in my mind 🙂
Wow, what an amazing house! I would not know how to fill all those rooms, but you certainly have it all figured out already and I am super excited to watch those rooms transforming into your home! 🙂
Hello Elsie~
Welcome to Nashville! I’m originally from Los Angeles, met my husband and started our family in Denver, and we have been raising our children, in the outskirts of Nashville, since 2010! We came here for music! I can relate to the transition your are going through! Enjoy your journey! Cheers and best wishes to you both!
I am so looking forward to seeing your house change and come to life with your inspiration. It’s such a huge space so you will be able to so some wild and wonderful things. You are going to have such fun! With love from a New Zealand Beautiful Mess fan!! Jude
Wow, so pretty! Call me crazy but I love that cheery yellow breakfast nook! 😀 So many amazing custom details in this house! Have fun with the reno!