I wanted to post some before/after pics solely because I'm still pretty impressed with the floors and I wanted to show just how different the place looks without the awnings. The pictures on the left were taken by Erica during the inspection... as I was in the inspector's back pocket for most of the day... and I took the ones on the right this morning. Both days were cloudy and raining, so equal amounts of sunlight are coming in through the windows.
So the first floor is primed and ready to be painted... but with what? We thought we had some good color samples, until those samples got put on the wall. Now we're at somewhat of a loss. We're happy with the kitchen and pretty happy with the dining room, but the living room is really giving us grief. Erica wants to paint the trim white, and while that would put the RealSimple stamp on it, I'm a little reluctant as it would be more work and we'd never ever never be able to get that woodwork back... unless we had lots of money to get it stripped, etc. So that's where things stand now.
Oh, and check out that window seat Erica's dad put in. And that chandelier goes to whoever is last to visit the new place. It's looking like a tight race.
3 comments:
Man, the difference in the light coming in them winders is amazing. You guys picked out a winner, Bobby. Uber amounts of character in the house, neighborhood and within walking distance of coffee and wine. What more can one ask for?
That window seat is ridiculous! Love it. Perfect hiding spot for when you have kids! House is lokking great.
We painted the wood work. Looks great except it took about 4 coats. It's a TON of work. House looks great, that floor is awesome. Whoever put carpet over it should be kicked.
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