Turning Vision into Reality

This is one of the most exciting parts of any project.  We're installing all the pretty finishes that we've been discussing for so long.  That vision I've had in my head is finally becoming a reality!

Let's start upstairs.  A couple of the original bedrooms didn't have closets.  We're changing that, but it's a bit tricky with our slanted rooflines.  This room is one example.  There wasn't a closet (they had hanging clothes racks in the rooms), but I want to add one.

Our starting point

I realized I could steal a bit of space behind the door to create a closet in the primary bedroom and include some closet space for this room as well.

I came up with this design weeks ago and it's so much fun to see Kyle turn it into reality.  I've ordered baskets that will be 'drawers' on the left side and we're having custom made closet doors for the main hanging space.  We're leaving this cute triangular section at the top open - it's perfect for displaying something!

Custom doors will be installed later

As you may remember, I have big plans for the powder room.  Since we don't have original millwork for this room, I ordered all new fir that the guys cut to size and I stained and shellacked it to match the original trim found elsewhere. (despite wearing gloves, my fingernails may never look the same!)

Beadboard wainscoting 

Here was the plan I came up with:

Kyle has started assembling the pieces and it's really coming together.

Of course there's more to do, but look how much has changed.  We've hidden all the plumbing, moved the window, added lots of insulation, a stone mosaic floor and beautiful woodwork. 

 

So many changes!  All that's left is to hook up the sink and install the wallpaper.

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