To say that we have slacked off lately in the home improvement department is a huge understatement. But it recently dawned on me that Spring would be here before we knew it (thank goodness!) and once the weather turns warm we will be inundated with outdoor projects to maintain our yard. As a result, the inside of our home will get very little attention. So with Spring as a new deadline I'm now super motivated to do as many indoor improvements as possible. In true VABelle fashion, my first step in operation home improvement involved making a list.
Operation Winter 2013 Home Improvement:
*Redecorate the office
Right now our office is the catchall for all papers, junk, and clutter. I want it instead to be more organized, functional, and calming.
Right now our office is the catchall for all papers, junk, and clutter. I want it instead to be more organized, functional, and calming.
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| Current Office |
-Paint the furniture
My office inspiration, thanks to Pinterest, includes white furniture with the gray walls. Right now our office furniture varies from tan to black with everything in between. I would love to paint it all white or cream but I'm not entirely sure how that would work out.
-Organize the office closet
-Organize the office armoire
My ultimate armoire goal:
-Clean out the file cabinet
My ultimate armoire goal:
-Clean out the file cabinet
-Frame and hang diplomas
We only graduated 7 years ago, it's time to frame those suckers!
*Kitchen Window Coverings
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| Current Kitchen Windows |
-Select the fabric
Right now I'm leaning towards Waverly Sidewalk Stripe in Blue Sky.
*Complete the Living Room
Moving our large armoire to the office was a great decision but it left us with a bare wall in our Living Room that needs to be filled.
-Find and buy a chair and end table
Currently a chair from the guest bedroom and a random ottoman are filling the void. I hope to find something affordable at an antique or thrift store sooner than later.
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| Current Living Room Wall |
-Install magnolia door knocker
My parents gave us the most beautiful and perfectly Southern door knocker for Christmas. I can't wait to add it to our door.
My parents gave us the most beautiful and perfectly Southern door knocker for Christmas. I can't wait to add it to our door.
*Complete Upstairs Bedrooms
-Paint both bedrooms more neutral colors
The previous owners used the upstairs bedrooms as a nursery and a little boy's room. They picked great colors for the rooms at the time but now that we own the house they are screaming for a more neutral color scheme.
Trust me, I'm realistic and know that at least half of this list won't be completed by Spring. But I'm motivated at the moment and if just a few projects get done, I will be satisfied. I hope to have some finished products to share with you all very soon. Comments and suggestions are always welcome!
The previous owners used the upstairs bedrooms as a nursery and a little boy's room. They picked great colors for the rooms at the time but now that we own the house they are screaming for a more neutral color scheme.
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| Current Color of the bonus room |
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| Current color of the guest room. It doesn't match the decor at all! |
Can't wait to see it as it comes along!
ReplyDeleteThe upstairs bedroom is looking great. I am working on some office renovations then working my way out to the porch and deck for the spring.
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like you've some wonderful ideas and plans, sounds like the end result will look very nice! Best of luck with the changes :) x
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