Sunday, February 08, 2009

Living Room Transformed

So I haven't posted construction pictures in awhile. Mostly because there has been no progress to show you! But this month, Eric & I decided to take back control of OUR house. We warned our GC that we were going to hire our own subs unless he got to work right now. He never responded, so we went ahead and hired new people and did some work ourselves too. The result is that our front room is livable again! There are the finishing touches to do still...curtains, pictures, some new pieces of furniture we'd like to add, but it is so pleasant to be welcomed home by a room that doesn't scream CONSTRUCTION ZONE! Enjoy the progression photos :) I tried to photograph from roughly the same location each time. I also searched for a good shot of the 'old' living room, but it was so small that there are no images to share of the room in entirety! The closest I came was this group shot and this of it empty.

Wall to master bedroom & closets taken out. Ceiling removed.

Insulation in place and ceiling ready for blueboard.

Blueboard installed.

Plaster complete.

Base coat of paint. Some trim installed.

Trim complete, including crown molding. Lights installed. Floor patched.

Faux finish applied. Furniture arranged. Room is livable again!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh wow, it looks amazing!!! So comfy and spacious, you guys must be psyched. :) can't wait to see it in person.

Anonymous said...

awesome!! it looks HUGE! and i like that annabelle is posing for the picture too haha

Catherine said...

It looks great! Good idea to tackle the room that makes the most difference.

Annika said...

BEAUTIFUL! Sorry to hear that it has been such a nightmare.

Unknown said...

Wow! That looks awesome. Congrats...and way to take control!

Unknown said...

About time you got a room back :)