Category: Home Renovation

Home Renovation: Blue Skies Ahead

March 4, 2010 // 1:39 pm

I wanted to give you an update on our third floor renovation. The sheet rock has been hung, and boy does that stuff create a mess! It’s so exciting to see the rooms coming along and I will be posting more photos as soon as... Read More...

Home Renovation: Bathroom Tiles

February 23, 2010 // 7:34 pm

Have you ever been tile shopping? I had the best time today looking around the gorgeous showroom of Morris Tile Distributors here in Richmond. I am looking for tile for the new bathroom on the third floor. The blues and greens in the SenacaBlends collection... Read More...

Home Renovation: Siding and Framing

February 21, 2010 // 1:54 pm

Mike and his team are hard at work putting the hardiplank siding on the exterior of the dormer windows. Due to its strength, beauty and durability, hardiplank siding enhances and protects homes in all kinds of weather conditions. Another popular characteristic of this siding is... Read More...

Home Renovation : Bulletin Boards

February 6, 2010 // 5:43 pm

Still collecting inspirational photos for my Art Studio. In addition to my pegboard idea, I am also going to need a very large bulletin board such as this one to keep my life organized! I am in love with everything about this work space. Look... Read More...

Home Renovation: Window Seats

February 4, 2010 // 4:26 pm

I have been gathering a folder of beautiful window seat areas to provide inspiration for our third floor addition. As mentioned previously, we added three double dormer windows to bring in the sunshine! To hide the duct work, we will have wonderful bench seats under... Read More...

Beautiful Bathrooms

January 28, 2010 // 1:40 pm

It’s time to start thinking about colors for the upstairs bathroom. Here are some lovely beautiful bathrooms photos that give me inspiration to create a beautiful space. The green wall color and matching towels are soothing and peaceful in this room, especially with the natural... Read More...

Home Renovation: Using Pegboards

January 22, 2010 // 1:49 pm

Pegboards are the ultimate organizer! I want a large pegboard in my art studio (still in the works!!) ** Update ~ check out my 8′ by 5′ foot pegboard** A white frame around your pegboard gives it a finished and decorated look. With this in... Read More...

Home Renovation: We Have Begun

January 16, 2010 // 12:12 pm

Our third floor renovation project has begun! We are adding two bedrooms, a full bath, and a “lounge” in the center. Rather than waiting until the project is finished to show “before” and “after” shots, I decided to take you along the journey with me... Read More...