See how a stuck-in-time fixer upper turns it into a charming family home filled with coastal creature comforts. Inspired by East-Coast living, Scott McGillivray on Buyers Bootcamp combines blues, whites and greys in his design — and potential buyers bid high for the results.
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A Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired Makeover
April 23, 2018
See how a stuck-in-time fixer upper turns it into a charming family home filled with coastal creature comforts. Inspired by East-Coast living, Scott McGillivray on Buyers Bootcamp combines blues, whites and greys in his design — and potential buyers bid high for the results.
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Beam Me Up
1/13Beam Me Up
1/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
In a fine example of open-plan living, the cozy dining area flows right into the living room. This space has a sense of grandeur and unification thanks to the black faux beams framing the newly vaulted ceiling. See Scott McGillivray's expert tips: <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/5-steps-to-safeguarding-your-finances-when-buying-an-investment-property-1914583/">5 Steps to Safeguarding Your Finances When Buying an Investment Property</a>Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverBeam Me Up
PHOTO 1 of 13READ LESS -In a fine example of open-plan living, the cozy dining area flows right into the living room. This space has a sense of grandeur and unification thanks to the black faux beams framing the newly vaulted ceiling. See Scott McGillivray's expert tips: <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/5-steps-to-safeguarding-your-finances-when-buying-an-investment-property-1914583/">5 Steps to Safeguarding Your Finances When Buying an Investment Property</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Sending Out a SOS
2/13Sending Out a SOS
2/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Owners Billy and Gina bought this run-down property for US$70K, hoping to breathe new life into it and make a profit on a flip. The family room was outdated and in desperate need of Scott’s design help and renovation money.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverSending Out a SOS
PHOTO 2 of 13READ LESS -Owners Billy and Gina bought this run-down property for US$70K, hoping to breathe new life into it and make a profit on a flip. The family room was outdated and in desperate need of Scott’s design help and renovation money.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Stone Cold
3/13Stone Cold
3/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Bringing the family room into the 21st-century, Scott put in a new gas fire insert, painted the original brick a bright white, and replaced the mantel and base with wide, "greige" natural stone.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverStone Cold
PHOTO 3 of 13READ LESS -Bringing the family room into the 21st-century, Scott put in a new gas fire insert, painted the original brick a bright white, and replaced the mantel and base with wide, "greige" natural stone.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Caped Avenger
4/13Caped Avenger
4/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
To get that nautical Cape Cod feel in the kitchen, Scott opted for white quartz countertops and navy cabinets with dark brushed-bronze hardware. Ahoy, matey!Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverCaped Avenger
PHOTO 4 of 13READ LESS -To get that nautical Cape Cod feel in the kitchen, Scott opted for white quartz countertops and navy cabinets with dark brushed-bronze hardware. Ahoy, matey!Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Totally Lit
5/13Totally Lit
5/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
An angular pendant lamp with trendy filament lightbulbs hangs over the compact duo-level kitchen island, illuminating a more casual eating area, as well as the extra prep space.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverTotally Lit
PHOTO 5 of 13READ LESS -An angular pendant lamp with trendy filament lightbulbs hangs over the compact duo-level kitchen island, illuminating a more casual eating area, as well as the extra prep space.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Laundro-matters
6/13Laundro-matters
6/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
The main-floor laundry closet offers potential buyers the convenience of clean clothes without having to contend with stairs. The dark-blue back wall adds depth to the small space and ties in with the rest of the home’s nautical palette.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverLaundro-matters
PHOTO 6 of 13READ LESS -The main-floor laundry closet offers potential buyers the convenience of clean clothes without having to contend with stairs. The dark-blue back wall adds depth to the small space and ties in with the rest of the home’s nautical palette.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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White Bright
7/13White Bright
7/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
The dark-navy feature wall and white-on-white bedding and drapes give this spacious master suite a clean, welcoming vibe. It was a smart move by Scott to merge the two original main-floor bedrooms into this single one.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverWhite Bright
PHOTO 7 of 13READ LESS -The dark-navy feature wall and white-on-white bedding and drapes give this spacious master suite a clean, welcoming vibe. It was a smart move by Scott to merge the two original main-floor bedrooms into this single one.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Sinking Feeling
8/13Sinking Feeling
8/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
With the marbled porcelain tiles, classic wall-mounted faucets and solid, single-piece vanity top, the clean lines of this sleek master ensuite make it feel modern and elegant.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverSinking Feeling
PHOTO 8 of 13READ LESS -With the marbled porcelain tiles, classic wall-mounted faucets and solid, single-piece vanity top, the clean lines of this sleek master ensuite make it feel modern and elegant.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Grey Scale
9/13Grey Scale
9/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Wanting to keep the decor in the kids’ room as neutral as possible, Scott choose a classic plaid-printed wallpaper and furnishings in various shades of beige and grey.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverGrey Scale
PHOTO 9 of 13READ LESS -Wanting to keep the decor in the kids’ room as neutral as possible, Scott choose a classic plaid-printed wallpaper and furnishings in various shades of beige and grey.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Shut the Barn Door
10/13Shut the Barn Door
10/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
The gorgeous, dark-wood barn door leading to the walk-in closet gives this second upstairs bedroom a standout feature that potential buyers will be talking about for days.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverShut the Barn Door
PHOTO 10 of 13READ LESS -The gorgeous, dark-wood barn door leading to the walk-in closet gives this second upstairs bedroom a standout feature that potential buyers will be talking about for days.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Backyard Cookout
11/13Backyard Cookout
11/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Even with so much going on inside, the backyard wasn’t left behind in this full-property renovation. Weather-resistant Adirondack chairs ring a new firepit, sitting ready for an impromptu marshmallow roast and campfire singalong.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverBackyard Cookout
PHOTO 11 of 13READ LESS -Even with so much going on inside, the backyard wasn’t left behind in this full-property renovation. Weather-resistant Adirondack chairs ring a new firepit, sitting ready for an impromptu marshmallow roast and campfire singalong.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Face Off
12/13Face Off
12/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
When Gina and Billy first bought this Buffalo property for $70K, the front porch was sagging and the railings were broken. With a new cement walkway, teal door, grey siding, black paint and reinforced roof, the curb appeal has gone through the roof. <BR><BR> Read more: <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivray-reflects-on-his-first-day-filming-for-hgtv-canada-and-what-he-said-that-almost-cost-him-the-job-1914569/">Scott McGillivray Reflects on His First Day Filming for HGTV Canada (and What He Said That Almost Cost Him the Job)</a>Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverFace Off
PHOTO 12 of 13READ LESS -When Gina and Billy first bought this Buffalo property for $70K, the front porch was sagging and the railings were broken. With a new cement walkway, teal door, grey siding, black paint and reinforced roof, the curb appeal has gone through the roof. <BR><BR> Read more: <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivray-reflects-on-his-first-day-filming-for-hgtv-canada-and-what-he-said-that-almost-cost-him-the-job-1914569/">Scott McGillivray Reflects on His First Day Filming for HGTV Canada (and What He Said That Almost Cost Him the Job)</a>Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Highest Bidder
13/13Highest Bidder
13/13Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
To get this house all the chic Cape Cod-inspired features we just saw, this house-flipping team had to spend $80K on the renovation. But it went so well they were able to sell $20K over asking at $220K, which meant they walked away with $70K in profits to spilt. <BR><BR> Want to see the full renovation process and reveal? Watch the full episode <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/buyers-bootcamp-with-scott-mcgillivray/videos/ranch-style-rehab-vs-cape-cod-fixer-upper-1211038275586/">online</a>.Buyers BootcampA Buffalo, NY Home Gets a Cape-Cod Inspired MakeoverHighest Bidder
PHOTO 13 of 13READ LESS -To get this house all the chic Cape Cod-inspired features we just saw, this house-flipping team had to spend $80K on the renovation. But it went so well they were able to sell $20K over asking at $220K, which meant they walked away with $70K in profits to spilt. <BR><BR> Want to see the full renovation process and reveal? Watch the full episode <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/buyers-bootcamp-with-scott-mcgillivray/videos/ranch-style-rehab-vs-cape-cod-fixer-upper-1211038275586/">online</a>.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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