San Antonio couple turns a dated 1970s home into a dramatic, retro-chic haven with barn doors, indoor zen garden
Among the negatives were the heavy, swagged draperies; the thick, blah-beige carpet; and the so-of-its-time popcorn ceilings.
They initially allocated $100,000 for the renovation, but then their wants got the better of them, and they decided to add a pool to the backyard, ballooning the budget to about $150,000. “We spend what we need to spend to double the value of the house,” Andrew explained. The backyard pool is visible from the main living area. Building it increased the couple’s initial renovation budget by about 50 percent.Basic New Braunfels yard transformed into drought-tolerant, low-water oasis with $65K in landscaping and custom party pavilion
“It’s what everyone comments on when they walk in,” Lara said. “They’re usually like, ‘That’s so cool.’ ”
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