The kitchen was nice, but the gray granite made it a little cold.

The restful Paladian Blue paint and new light fixture make the dining room light and airy.

The inventory of homes is very low here in Charlotte, NC, and many buyers are frustrated in their search for that perfect house. It’s extremely difficult to find a house with the location, floor plan, features, and updates that many buyers are looking for. Generally you aren’t going to find your dream home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get most of what you want. You just have to look beyond the decor at the bones of the house, the rest can be fixed.

New granite and tile back splash make a big difference in the kitchen.

My neighbor, Debby, is a great example. She bought my listing in Ardrey back in September of 2011. The house had great potential and was fine, but nothing special. Debby has transformed an ordinary home into an amazing home! I’ve posted a few photos here in my blog. See the changes for yourself! You can read Debby’s blog about the transformation for yourself here.

The dining room was red before, pretty but a bit overwhelming.