Habitude

By Jacquie

September 19, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

My kitchen! Granite countertops, tile backsplash, new cabinets, maybe replace the hardwood floors with Travertine. I have a stainless steel fridge, but I still need (want) the ss dishwasher and ss stove. Sigh. Maybe I’ll start playing the Lotto.

By shoe fan

September 19, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

It’s not technically a room, but I’d redo the master closet. I think it’s about as efficient as it can get - the wire shelving, double racks, elfa drawers and shelves - but it could look so much smoother. I’d love to have that done - I just haven’t been able to justify it since I’m not sure I’d get any more usable space, it’s primarily cosmetic.

By Sagegirl

September 19, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

If money were no object, I’d gut the entire place and hire Candice Olsen. Love her show on HGTV. Her ideas are comfortable, practical but also elegant. If money were no object… dreamin now.

By fer

September 19, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

I would remove the awful wallpaper from all 4 bathrooms. (I know that’s not one room but it’s just one thing in each room.) Partner doesn’t see the need to remove “perfectly good wallpaper” even if it looks like something from the 80s.

By Mike D

September 19, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

I don’t think its called renovation, but I’d tear down the old out house and build a new one. Maybe even add a padded seat.

By Stacey

September 19, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Without a doubt it would be my kitchen. I have no idea what I was thinking about when I bought that house because I have hated it from day one (I think I was just tired of house hunting). Size is the only thing I’m satisfied with. The layout is strange, not enough cabinet/counter space (is there ever?), outdated appliances, etc.

Sagegirl…Last week HGTV had a special of Candace Olsen’s top ten kitchens. I spent the whole episode saying OOOHH I want that one! No, that one! My husband said I sounded like a little kid who says Santa is going to bring him every toy in the Sear Wishbook! LOL I also love Spice My Kitchen though I think I could do my whole kitchen for what they spend on backsplash tiles!

By Peter

September 19, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

I WOULD RENOVATE THE URINAL TROTH ROOM.

By lovelyliz

September 19, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

I hate, hate, hate my bathroom.

When I bought my house, I made the mistake (or does it count as wisdom) of buy something I could afford on my budget. Unforunately, that meant a home with a small, singular bathroom that hadn’t been update in 20-30 years: avocado green, stainless steel tub and gray/avocado green tile on the floor and walls. There’s only so much you can do on your own with one bathroom and almost no budget: replace the sink, toilet, paint, new wallpaper.

With the cats and the dog, getting a motel for a week while a contractor has at it just isn’t practical. Still, one can dream………………..

By Dungeon master

September 19, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

I would renovate the S & M room in my basement. My wife has gotten use to all of our old torture devices.

By Tim

September 20, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Basement. Everything else has mostly been remodeled.

By Lynn-43

September 20, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

My (old) master bath has a half bath on the other side of a wall. I would eliminate the wall and make 1 big bath with an added shower, My bathroom doesn’t have a shower, and, due to age, I am having a hard time getting in and out of the bathtub.

By Rosemary C> strong

September 20, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

If money were no object, we would renovate the bathroom that Rosemary’s Mother uses to accomodate her limited mobility. We would love to have one of those walk in tubs with the seat and one of those toliets that raises a person up and down. Rosemary’s Mother is 85 years old and even with the some of our attempts to make a traditional bathroom accessible it does not always work. Thanks for letting us dream. RobertRosemary Strong

By Mo's mom

September 20, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

I’d renovate my mortgage & make the house more affordable.

By itpdude

September 20, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Without a doubt, the kitchen. Just renovated the bathroom (what a job; yeah, it’s small but it still was expensive). New cabs everywhere, re-use my old heart pine counter tops (I pulled the lumber from my own home in previous renovations), tile floor, rehab my 1950’s double oven to go with pilotless, get a 1950’s era (rehabbed) fridge, bar area for between the kitch and living room, and a permanent tap for a keg.

You know, your normal everyday sort of renovation.

By mer82

September 20, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

If I had my choice (and maybe won the Powerball!) I would renovate my den. It still has the 1960’s wall paneling, although we had it painted orange (okay my idea - yeech!) The wall was damaged due to a blockage from the washing machine on the other side and it really needs to be refreshed.

By kublai

September 21, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

kitchen

By Bklyn Guy

September 21, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

If I had the money I would do a lot of different things in the house. First, I would remove the carpet throughout the house and put down wood floors. Then I would remove the sliding door between my family room and the very nice sunroom we have. I would tile the master bedroom (it’s on the small side with no tub, but it’s workable). I would also repaint all the rooms and remove any wall paper. I would also like to repaint the garage and repaint the garage floor. Some of the painting stuff can be done by me. But tiling and all that fancy stuff is way out of my alley.

By mechi

September 22, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

Definitely my kitchen, I already have stainless steel appliances, but I would redo the floors with ceramic tile, backsplash, and granite countertops. I also would do something with my master closet, it’s kinda small but could be more functional with shelving. Oh and hardwood floors on main level.