Flooring weekend one

For some reason, we both thought the floors would be done after a day or two.  After starting, we realized that would not be happening.  After two full days it's almost half way done!  Looking great, too, I am in L-O-V-E with how it is looking!  More to come as we get it all done.

The first boards going down!

Lots of cutting.

Here is our progress so far!

 

We painted the house and what a difference it has made!  I like this gray so much better than the red and the peach that was there before. 

Ever had a scissor lift in your house?  We have.  Glad Jeff was able to get a hold of this for the ceilings!

While Jeff was up there, he added a new fan, too!

Wood vs. Metal

Our kitchen and living room are separated by five large columns, encased in ornate, white molding.  Since they are load-bearing, the columns can not be removed so we decided we would just replace the molding with something more modern.  When Jeff pulled off the molding of one of the columns, it left a small metal pole with an industrial look.  Now we have a dilemma.  Should we polish up the metal and keep the poles or should we replace with a different wood molding?  What do you think?

Columns with molding

Column without molding

I love me some samples!

The downstairs is coming along!  We have picked out a brazilian pecan hardwood floor, rift cut oak cabinets with an expresso stain, silestone countertops in white zeus, and a flocked foil wallpaper for the downstairs bath.  Having some difficulty picking out a true, light gray paint for all the walls, but hopefully I can make a decision soon without buying too many more samples.

Brazilian Pecan Flooring

Rift Cut Oak Cabinet, White Zeus Silestone

Flocked Foil Wallpaper

Lots of Gray Paint Samples

Lincoln's Door

Lincoln now has her very own door to go in and out!  I think she will love it, once she figures out she can go in and out as she pleases.

There goes the kitchen

We have begun our largest project yet, the kitchen!  Below are some pictures of the before as well as where we are now - under construction and without a kitchen.  We have access to a plugged in refrigerator and a grill, but that's pretty much it!  I will keep posting pictures of our progress, and I hope by September I can post photos of the final product!

Kitchen before...

I'm on a boat

We installed the HydroHoist on our dock just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!