That moment......when you realize the 3 long months of messy, dirty construction aren't going to last forever..... and you see a glimpse that it's going to be the wonderful home you knew it could be. We've turned the corner!!! The transformation is starting to look like a reality and the place is looking great!
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With the electrical, plumbing and inspections completed, the drywall guys got to work and we have new walls. It was a tricky job, thanks to all the angles from the roofline. Lots of measure twice - cut once!
I do love to see a man on stilts!! That takes far more coordination than I will ever have!!
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After a quick coat of primer, the entire second floor is looking fresh and clean. And with all the new windows and the skylights, it's such a light, bright space.
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The loft at the top of the stairs |
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Front bedroom |
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New dormer bedroom |
The first floor didn't have as much drywall work - but there was a lot of wall patching to be done, where the walls were removed. Now you can see how nicely the rooms flow together.
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Before - staircase is in the corner on the right |
Don't you love the staircase? Look at these two photos - they were taken from the same angle! The old staircase was hidden in what looked like a closet in the corner of the dining room. Now it's open to the whole living space. What a huge change from when we bought the house! I think this is the biggest living/dining room that we've ever done on a project.
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After - staircase is opened up with walls removed |
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Staircase now opens into the large living room |
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The floors have been patched - ready to be refinished. We'll have them sanded and have a first coat of finish put down, so we can start the kitchen. The final finish will be just before the Open House.
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Kitchen is next room to be done! |
Hasn't it come a long way? Stay tuned - lots of exciting stuff to come!
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It's looking great!!!! I love seeing all your before and after pictures. Can't wait to see the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love!! You and your crew do such beautiful work. I can't wait to see the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job, I'm sure we will see Open House pictures and SOLD sign in the same post!
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