On the fourth consecutive day of rain in southern Sweden, there's only one thing for it: comfort food. And this is what led me to Eva Kosmas Flores. Eva shares mouth-watering daily recipes on her instagram feed @evakosmasflores - all of which have a wonderful seasonal flair (trust me, you'll be drooling!). I couldn't resist having a delve behind the scenes to find out more about the person behind the camera.
It turns out, Eva is a Portland-based photographer (I've got my eye on her workshops!), keen gardener and a dab hand at interiors. Eva and her husband Jeremy recently transformed their old Portland home from a dated property into a beautiful home - and I simply had to share the before and after shots with you today! So, get cosy guys, this one truly inspiring revamp!
Kitchen before
Eva described the original kitchen as the 'eye-sore of the house'. It featured mint green, almond cabinets with a golden oak trim and lots and lots of formica and linoleum. For someone who cooks and bakes as part of their work, the 70s appliances were also problematic. Needless to say, the pair were keen to renovate it as a matter of priority!
Kitchen after
Eva and Jeremy hired in a contractor to help with the huge renovation - which included blocking off a doorway, removing the arch and ripping out the entire kitchen and starting over. The results are beautiful - but the project wasn't without its problems. Eva has shared a really honest account of the issues they experienced along the way here.
Sitting room / dining room before:
Sitting room / dining room after:
Eva and Jeremy decided to tackle the dining area and sitting room alone - taking 10 months alongside their own work to transform it into a living space with beautiful dark wood floors, re-plastered wall and vintage pieces. A real labour of love! You can read about the details and trials and tribulations here.
Bedroom and bathroom before
The second floor of the house felt uninviting, uncomfortable and totally impractical when they first moved in. The pair set about remodelling the space in order to create a dreamy, light-filled and functional master bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom and bathroom after
Eva and Jeremy hired a contractor to help with all the structural work such as tearing down walls, opening up ceilings, drywalling, plumbing, electricals etc. They then worked on the details to create a dreamy space with their own signature touch. Read more about the work and finishing touches here.
Wow! Such a beautiful transformation!
I could live on that top floor alone - just add a small kitchenette and I'd flit about as happy as Larry (I wonder if they say 'Lars' in Sweden? I'll have to check that with Per later).
Is there anything that stood out to you?
Follow Eva's blog / website and instagram for cooking inspiration, workshops and her latest renovation projects.
And see more inspiring before and after tours here - honestly, the vision of some people simply astounds me!
Have a lovely day!
Niki
Photography: Eva Kosmas Flores
Thanks for sharing this, that's a great transformation. The kitchen especially looked very dated but now looks both modern and rustic. Love that wooden door to the bedroom/bathroom too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing out the wood door - it's so beautiful!
DeleteI like this, although I'm not 'feeling' the living and dining rooms - so dark and somehow dated. However, I do like the kitchen and the second floor.
ReplyDeleteThe second floor is wonderful! Like a mini apartment of its own!
DeleteI love the moody cosiness they have given the home. Looks so beautiful <3
ReplyDeletePerfect description! This moody cosiness is something that runs throughout Eva's work - including the beautiful images she takes of her recipes!
DeleteThe spaces have an enchanting quality. has artistic flair mixed with an old world feeling and light is beautifully enhanced, especially so in the bedroom and bathroom. I would love to prep meals and drink coffee (or anything😉) looking out those windows!
ReplyDeleteLove your description of 'artistic flair mixed with an old world feeling' - these were the words I was looking for! Here's to a glass of 'something' ;) chez Eva!
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