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Mina set out to create a vacation home where her and her family can embrace a slower pace of life and make incredible memories together. Step inside the renovation with us.
Mina Starsiak Hawk is ready for a fresh start — and for the Good Bones star, a fresh start often comes in the form of a home renovation. After shutting down Two Chicks and a Hammer headquarters and slimming down her business overall, Mina decided to lean into — not away from — all the change. For the last three years, she and her husband, Steve Hawk, have been looking for an affordable fixer upper on the water to use as a retreat from the bustle of Indianapolis. They finally found the perfect fit — and what better time to renovate it than right now? "While it’s definitely going to be a change, it’s a change I’m ready for," said Mina. Ahead, step inside the home's remodel, as seen on Good Bones: New Beginnings.
The 5,000-square-foot midcentury modern home, located 30 minutes away from downtown Indianapolis in Martinsville, has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. To stay within budget, Mina decided to start by renovating just the main floor — which is where the family planned to spend most of their time. Though the updates needed were mostly cosmetic, Mina knew refinishing everything wouldn't be easy.
Enter the exterior's monochromatic makeover: Mina kept the essence of the home's original midcentury modern style but modernized it to reflect her own personality. Oversized lantern fixtures flank newly painted, dark bronze front doors. In a cost-effective (yet statement-making) move, Mina kept the clean river rock flower but added oversized spherical planters.
When Mina and Steve designed their Indianapolis home, Steve’s mom searched for lions (which represent strength and protection) to display in front of their house. Since then, Steve has lost both of his parents, so he and Mina found a pair of big cats to greet guests at the lake home's entrance in her honor.