First up - wrapping the beams with reclaimed wood. We hid all those steel beams with wood we salvaged from another project. I can't get over how the wood warms up the space. So much nicer than just wrapping them in drywall!
Next, James set to work on the fireplace surround. I've had this giant wooden beam kicking around for awhile (honestly, I can't remember where it came from, but it's been traveling from house to house for a couple of years now). And this is the perfect place to use it!
We're adding board and batten trim above the mantle beam and on the base of the fireplace as well. Once that's finished, I'll tile the surround next to the fireplace unit (by code, you can't have combustible materials close to the firebox), with a beautiful marble tile.
We're adding board and batten trim above the mantle beam and on the base of the fireplace as well. Once that's finished, I'll tile the surround next to the fireplace unit (by code, you can't have combustible materials close to the firebox), with a beautiful marble tile.
What else? Well, the kitchen is underway. One of the features I'm most excited about are the X's we're using to dress up the island. This wood came out of the house and it's such a cool accent! Don't you love the saw marks from when they built this house in 1925?
The railing is back in place with these great custom newel posts.
gorgeous wood beams! and i LOVE that you kept that built-in cabinet under the stairs!!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'Hobbit Hutch'!!
DeleteI LOVE that "moment"! Makes it all worthwhile. Congrats, it's looking beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! It's getting pretty exciting!
DeleteIn the first picture, the worker is holding a window with a arched top. Where is that "beauty" going?
ReplyDeleteIt's an arched french door that will lead to the new home office. Isn't it great???
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