REMODEL- PART 3

We have made some significant progress since I last posted. Big C has been building the face frames for our entertainment center and computer cabinet. They are going to be beautiful!

Face frame for the entertainment center. 

 Big C has talked me into concrete countertops and now I don't want anything else. They look amazing (if they're done right) and we are practicing. The first piece we poured was a slab of light gray that we are going to use to put our wood burning stove on. It was too light, so I spent a couple hours painting on a stain pattern. Cory brushed on the sealer instead of using a roller and completely destroyed my stain job. Oh well, live and learn...

Watercolor brushes come in handy for staining concrete. Just thought you'd like to know.

Today our flooring came and we were able to put in most of it. Is is a brand called Adura. I LOVE it! It looks like wood, but is VERY durable and looks beautiful! I sure hope it holds up like it's supposed to. I really don't want to put in new flooring for a long time!

I came home from class and this is what I saw. Glue on one side.

It was very easy and quick to install. I was very impressed and so was Big C. We've made so much progress. It's only been a month since we started knocking out walls. Also, note our framed windows and doors with the pediments- they'll be white. I love those too!

SIL N and Grandpa G helping us.

Almost done within 2 hours!

Little Miss C and Princess P played outside since the weather is so gorgeous.

FAUX WAINSCOT IN THE KITCHEN

After about a year, I finally talked Big C into doing some changes in our kitchen. I wanted bead board and a chair rail on the wall behind our table because it kept getting battered. Big C isn't into home improvement projects because that's all he does at work, but I finally came up with a compromise he could agree on.

During construction.

I found this idea on Pinterest and he already had the materials to do the wood slats, so it didn't seem like such a huge production to him.

During- lots of caulking, spackle, and sanding.

I am thrilled with the compromise even if it is the 'poor man's wainscot!'

After- all finished.

I REALLY like the way the finished product looks. It turned out perfectly!

After- 2 1/2 coats of paint later...

I love the new color of blue too. I am painting my whole kitchen this blue and will use red accents. LOVE IT!