Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Finally a room complete! Or is it...?

I just put the finishing touches on the baby's room. It is complete - or as close to complete as we're going to get for the time being. Ideally, we would like to replace the windows and install new trim and mouldings. Currently we have yet to install the quarter round at the baseboards, but we still have to buy a mitre saw. I am currently planning a mural for the main wall in the baby's room, so I have left this empty for the time being.

Before:



What we did:



We took the old fifties hollow door off and replaced it (including hinges and hardware) with the refinished six-panel solid wood door. We filled in some of the chips and holes in the baseboard and trim, gave it a few coats of paint to brighten the light, and picked a fresh bamboo green for the walls. Some light woods and some shelves, and "ta-da!"

It is amazing what some putty, sandpaper, and paint can do. It is the first room in the house that is complete. Well, almost. A mural is in the concept stage right now, and will be posted as work actually commences.

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