It's been nearly a week since I posted last. Bud and I have been busy with the refurbishing the living room. And it turned into a chore. LOL But, after hanging the curtains, the job is done except for the rewiring of the light sockets. That is the last thing on the list of chores. We've ignored the yard work for about a month or more. Soon, we will have to get outdoors and get the backyard cleaned up a whole lot. A few weeks past we had a light freeze, I covered the potted plants and some in the raised garden bed, but all but TWO froze. Yet, the weeds remain hardy!! :-)
I didn't take many photos of the 'before' but I tried to show a bit of differences in the finished room. We decided to move the entire setting area in the room, which meant to move the HEAVY entertainment center. Before, it was against the front window. And the light was dulled by the monstrous piece. We moved it to the opposite side of the room. Since it was once against the window, the back was open. Now that it is on the other side, the back is still open, but curious Isaiah can now jump up behind the TV and CORDS!!! We plan on closing that in when we can find time to get to Home Depot for the materials needed. In the meantime Bud and I "enclosed it" with a brown bear throw with upholstery tacks. It will be wood backing eventually.
Now, some updated images. I will begin with the painting of course. [we have a system...I paint the low and Bud paints the high]
I will show the arrangement of wall art in next post....
It is such a great idea to rearrange the furniture and furbishing in the house. I should have done the same just feeling too lazy. You do have a lot of beautiful arts to decorate the rooms
ReplyDeleteIt looks bright and beautiful now. That's a lot of work not just the painting but moving all that stuff around I don't think we could move any of our stuff. We can't move where the TV is because that's the only place where the cable is. The TV's been sitting there for 33 years
ReplyDeleteLooking good. Also looks like LOTS of work.
ReplyDeleteLove the light walls. Everything looks so beautiful and your hard work sure does pay off!
ReplyDeleteAnni, smart move on the entertainment center. Between that and the white paint, the room looks bigger and brighter. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the recessed ceiling in that room.
Thanks for the update, my friend. Have a terrific rest of your week!
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ReplyDeleteI love the lighter walls. I am sure moving all that heavy furniture was a pain, but what a lovely outcome! Take care, have a great day!
That's quite a transformation and I like it! And that ceiling... wow, so nice.
ReplyDeleteThe weather here isn't as cold as I'd like it to be in winter, but one good thing... no yard work.
Ron does most of it though. I have enough to manage with all the plants.
Bummer about your frozen plants. :( You're right, weeds just manage to thrive. grrr
~Mary
Anni and Bud
ReplyDeleteI am in AWE of your determination, dedication and very very talented selves at all this very very hard man/wom/ual labor. WOW I love the light and air you have now
Ok my inquiring mind would greatly appreciate reading what Isaiah was doing while you were working hard to make his new playground fun and airy.
We had painters here in 2016. Madi was sequestered with me in the office during their work. When they left for the day her sniffer was on overload.
Hugs Cecilia
Love the paint color. That really seems to brighten the room up. We need to paint and I'm trying to decide the color. I liked seeing this and how it brightens things up. I may have to go lighter too.
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady has won the race! I am impressed by how much the new paint has enlivened the room. I felt the blue was a bit dark, especially with the blue carpeting. Now you have nice contrasting colors. By the time Spring arrives, you will be well rested and relaxed. I had to laugh at your comment about the weeds remaining hardy. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is coming along wonderfully! And I see the entertainment center! How on earth did the two of you manage to move all of this? I bet your back hurts. Keep me posted!
ReplyDeleteIt really does look great! I like that you showed me the before and after. Nice work, and I agree that the entertainment center looks very heavy. :-)
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful transformation Anni! Like everyone else has said, it really lightens and brightens the room brilliantly. And, yes, that ceiling is GORGEOUS! I envy the versatility of your space. My living room is very small and odd-shaped as there is an awkward circular stairway to the loft bedroom that cuts into the space. So, basically, I have only 2 walls - one of which is covered with windows and t he other of which is occupied by the fireplace. So, essentially, there is only one place for the tv and one place for the couch...and it can only be a very small couch. So fun, though, to see other people's spaces. We are in full-blown winter mode...up to another 8" of snow on its way tonight. Yuk. ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteA whole lot of work but it looks so fresh and lovely. Sorry about your frozen plants...sad...It sure seems like projects are like rabbits...they just keep multiplying. Dave is in the middle of the office closet literally rearranging and setting up a better filing system..better him than me!!
ReplyDeleteI'm fussing trying to register myself for something on line and it won't let me complete it..I am frustrated and decided to take a break and blog graze instead...
Sue
A lot of work but so worth it when you get done.
ReplyDeleteGood ole chores.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
That was a lot of work, but so worth it! It really looks nice!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!!! So much work but it looks great!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, but so much work! I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteCheerful Monk
DeleteThat is sure a doozy of a project! How much brighter and roomier it all feels. I do like seeing the befores and afters!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a big project. High Fives!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing the before and afters too.
In the end it was worth all the effort!! It looks great with the light walls. GM
ReplyDeleteI love how much brighter your home looks and I am sure it wonderful on dark, dreary days. Good idea about wood for the back of the entertainment piece. Gotta love those kitties! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and can soon get outside to take care of the yard. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteRich and I have a system where he paints with the roller and I do the trim and corners! We are going to soon starting painting our house and it's a project I am not looking forward to!
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