The Challenge
The primary suite looked dated, storage areas were overflowing, and paint and flooring were worn throughout. The house felt smaller and older than it was.
BeforeAfterMaple Leaf, Seattle, WA
Maple Leaf whole-house remodel
A Maple Leaf home prepared with a refreshed primary suite, organized storage and whole-house updates.
- Property
- Single-Family Home
- Bed / Bath
- 4 / 3
- Size
- 2,600 sq. ft.
- Timeline
- 13 days
- Status
- Completed
Our Plan
Clear and organize storage, refresh the primary suite, repaint the whole house and replace the most worn flooring so the home shows its real size.
Property Overview
- Address / area
- Maple Leaf
- City
- Seattle, WA
- Property type
- Single-Family Home
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Sq. ft.
- 2,600
- Occupied / vacant
- Occupied
- Condition before work
- A worn primary suite, cluttered storage and tired finishes throughout.
Scope of Work
Interior
- Whole-house painting
- Primary suite refresh
- Closet & storage organization
Flooring
- Carpet replacement
- LVP in hallways
Bathrooms
- Primary bath fixtures
Cleaning
- Junk removal
- Final deep cleaning
Timeline & Investment
StartMay 26, 2025
CompletionJun 7, 2025
Total days13
Total investment$36,000
Budget breakdown
- Painting
- $12,000
- Flooring
- $10,000
- Primary suite
- $8,000
- Storage & junk removal
- $3,500
- Cleaning
- $2,500
What We Improved
BeforeAfterFront entry
New door hardware, fresh paint and refinished floors at the entry.
BeforeAfterKitchen
New cabinets, range hood and counters within the same footprint.
BeforeAfterLower-level bedroom
Carpet replaced, walls painted and trim updated in the same room.
Sale Result & ROI
Estimated as-is value$1.12M
Pre-sale investment$36K
Sold for$1.25M
Estimated ROI256%*
- Listed for $1.23M
- Days on market 6 days
- Estimated value added $128K
*Estimated ROI. Sale results also depend on market conditions, pricing, location, marketing and agent performance.
Final Result
The house photographed larger and brighter, and the primary suite became a highlight of the listing.
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After
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