Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Renovation Update #6 - Ladder Legs and Roller Shoulders

My deadline has come and gone, so I just made myself a new one.  My friend Judy is coming on the 10th of April and if I have nothing else but  a couple of beds and a coffee maker in this house, we're staying there.  
So, some good stuff happened this week and I'm a happy girl.  I got my utility sink in the 1/2 bath.  I know I will use the heck out of this.  It's considered a mini utility tub, but it holds a 5 gal. bucket.  Why did I stick it in the 1/2 bath instead of the laundry room?  I have other plans for the extra space in the laundry room and I figure only Sam and I will use this bathroom that is just off of the garage.  Jacob is enamored with the pullout sprayer and has aimed it at me several times with a devilish twinkle in his eye.   
Most of my lighting is in...which makes painting much easier.  Sam and I both find it increasingly frustrating that you cannot paint out a shadow.  My pendant over the sink is my favorite and it may be the saving grace of that pass-through that I still don't love.

You'll be happy to know that I got that horrid peach paint re-tinted to the shade of tannish/beige that I wanted.  I painted an accent wall in a color that is kind of a brownish rust that I love...but more on that another time.
I was surprised that many of you didn't know you could get paint re-tinted.  In fact, you can even get old paint re-tinted.  Mark (yes, I'm on a first name basis with my paint guy) even told me to bring in any leftover paint and he would re-tint it to whatever color I desired.  Music to a crafters ears!  Keep in mind...a dark color cannot be tinted lighter.  A good paint guy can show you the possibilities.
The vanity in the master bath is primed and ready for paint as soon as the tile backsplash gets grouted.  Sam picked out the mirror and the lighting all by himself.  I think he did a great job.  Maybe next time I'll take a picture with the lights off so you can actually see how pretty they are.
Some grey happened on my kitchen wall.  It's dark, but my table that goes along side this wall is white and it's going to be perfect.
Most exciting of all to me is that my counter tops finally arrived...late on Friday of course, so they won't be installed until maybe Wednesday.  I know they look a little busy, but they are the only busy thing happening in this kitchen.  Everything else is relatively calm.  I took this picture late in the day when they were unloading them, so it's a bit shadowy.
What's left at this point?  Kitchen tile behind my counters and painting those cabinets.  (I'll admit I'm terrified to do it, which is why they look like this right now...just waiting for paint.)

My flooring is scheduled to be installed on the 31st, 1st and 2nd.  It's killer stuff...coastal cypress for the living room, hall, craft room and master bath.  Grey barn wood-ish Aqua-click for the kitchen, laundry and 1/2 bath.  Carpet for the remaining bedrooms and office.  The only floor that is not being replaced is the family room, which I may regret, but the money-bleeding must stop somewhere.
Some new doors have been ordered and should be in this week.  Finally, trim, which goes down after the floors are installed.  
Mostly I am so very happy to not be painting walls anymore.  I have had a serious case of "ladder legs" and Sam is suffering from "roller shoulders".  If you've ever painted a whole house, you know what these afflictions are.
On a completely different note.  My sister-in-law's goat had a baby last week.  So very cute...
And...last, but certainly not least...I managed to convince Cheryl to take pity on me and write another post, so please come back for yet another installation of "Cheryl Butts In" tomorrow.  
 

25 comments:

  1. Wow you have been busy!!! and I am in the same place as you over painting the kitchen cabinets. I spent the weekend painting a tiny floor in my laundry room and the stupid paint takes 24 hours between coats!!! SUZAN why didn't you share that tidbit?! lol

    the goat is adorable...

    Happy renovating!

    xox

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  2. First of all...I really want that goat. Second...I LOVE that countertop! What an awesome choice!

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  3. Wow your making wonderful progress Danni. The kid is adorable.

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  4. You're really moving along and I can tell in your presentation that you are so excited for the progress! Love, love, love your countertops! They look amazing! Can't wait to see your finished kitchen, pass through and all!

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  5. Busy, busy bees over there ! Sam has done a great job picking out the mirror and especially the lights :-) What are your plans re the pass through above the sink ?

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  6. holy moly. you have so much wonderful stuff going on over there! Yes, i am very aware of the effects that painting has on a body...not fun. but it will be so worth it in the end. proud of you!

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  7. Wow! Now that's progress! You guys are doing a wonderful job. That utility sink is such a great idea. I have one in the workshop in the cellar. It doesn't get used often, but is essential when you don't want to mess up the regular sinks. Learned that lesson the hard way when doing some glass etching.

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  8. I just got that same utility sink and I love it! Matilda the Bagel gets her bath in it. First time I ever gave a dog a bath with no bending down or kneeling. And she can't escape like the does from the tub. The countertop material: oooooh ahhhhhhh! That's gorgeous!

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  9. I love the counter tops! Keep the updates coming, and having Cheryl butt in.

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  10. You guys are making great progress Danni. I The countertop looks gorgeous, and I love that utility sink.

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  11. Painting is hard work! Everything is looking great though. I want a goat.

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  12. That countertop is incredible! What is it?? Inquiring minds want to know. I'm still coveting that utility sink. That baby goat is freaking adorable. But, most importantly, when is your friend ANDI coming to visit?? =D

    -andi (yeah, me)

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  13. Everything looks go-geous! You're tempting me to empty out my house, repaint and redo everything, then load it all back in. So fresh!

    Someday I'm going to retire and be a goat farmer. I'll put that on my calendar.

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  14. Wow! A lot has happened! I love the sink! I know you will too. The paint looks amazing. I really like the gray and I can imagine your white table sitting there. The counter tops are beautiful. I can't wait to see your aqua lock floors. We haven't decided for sure yet what floors we'll get for our living room. You are making some great progress girl! Cute goat!

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  15. Thanks for the update, the utility sink looks great, as does the kitchen countertop. I still like the pass through as you call it, and the pendant looks really pretty.
    I'd be nervous to paint the kitchen cabinets too. I'd use mini rollers because they produce a nice smooth finish. At least it won't be so hard as painting all the walls, maybe more mentally hard as opposed to physically. Sorry I'm not helping am I, but you're nearly there, the goal posts are in sight !

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  16. Painting out shadows, hilarious be ause I know too well. It's all moving along great Danni how cool you can get your paint retinted that is awesome. Yay for Cheryl she's doing well at butting in.

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  17. WOW! I love it all, especially the kitchen cabinets and gray paint color! Thanks for the tip about re-tinting paint. I had no idea. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  18. Danni! You are making progress. It's all looking so lovely. Glad to hear the painting is done! I LOVE that counter top. It is FANTASTIC. I can't wait to start to see this lovely house decorated!

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  19. It looks like a house!!! Great job on choosing the paint colors. Love that gray in the kitchen area and the countertops. I need to have a word with Jacob and teach him the trick of rubberbanding the sprayer on the sink. Such a sweet baby goat. I see old shutters on either side of the pass-through.

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  20. I will definitely be here tomorrow for Cheryl! I am so jealous of that laundry room sink. Oh how I wish I had a utility sink!!!! Love your countertop and your paint is gorgeous now. The accent wall is perfect. I feel bad for your poor arms and shoulders but just think of the pipes you and hubby will have at the end of it all!!! And lastly, I want that baby goat. I miss my goats! We had 22 at one time.

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  21. Your flooring sounds fantastic! It sounds similar to what we put down in the kitchen (I think you mentioned that?). Things are coming together! Now that the painting is done, you should sail along! I hope you have a couple beds set up when your friend comes for a visit...and definitely a fridge (for beverages and snacks, at least).
    Debbie :)

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  22. It's all coming together!!! I'm so excited to see the finished home!!! It's gonna be fabulous!~~Angela

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  23. OMG there is so much happening. Your new kitchen counters are gorgeous and I love the grey accent wall, your right, the white table will pop in front of that grey. Your flooring sounds so exotic, did you say cypress? That grows in the south, right? I didn't know you could re-tint paint, so thank you for the tip, that could save a lot of money for anyone in a lifetime of painting. Here's hoping that your ladder legs and Sam's roller shoulder are being allowed to rest. There's nothing that says spring like a new baby goat!! Welcome to the world little one.

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  24. BABY GOAT!!!! Don't tell Nat, but I want one. You know this. I love your counter top and don't think it's too busy at all! And your utility sink!! Lucky!

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  25. So happy for you. Making progress is always great. I love the countertop. Can't wait to see the floor. Wall color much better too. You go girl!

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