You guys are always so patient with me with my big home makeovers….the attic renovation took literally 6 months, and honestly, it’s not quite finished. The dining room was talked about a few months ago, began a few weeks ago, and is still going on strong.
Because let me be clear…this one is not an update or a fluff…it is a makeover. Big time. The built ins Matt are building are HUGE, the bench seat fairly complex, and painting the panelling is time consuming. Matt has traveled for work, we’ve vacationed, and of course, our little ones are always present.
This makes for a long time makeover. It’s coming, though, I promise.
This weekend we HOPE beyond all hope to finish the built ins, have everything painted, and the room cleared out for us to begin building the table.
We originally wanted to use reclaimed wood for the table top, but it may get too pricey, and we may just have to age the wood ourselves. No barn wood coming down around here right now. 🙂
In the hopes I can post our How To Install/ Paint Wall Panelling Post on Monday, I wanted to let you see a few shots I snapped the night this makeover began a couple of weeks ago.
Removing the chair moulding was much easier than I thought it would be. All you need is a really strong crowbar and a steady hand.
Remove in sections and pry off the moulding slowly…you’ll have a paint-ready surface! And if you’re lazy like us, don’t worry about removing the wallpaper if you’re going to cover it with panelling.
It will still end up looking like this in the end. I realize there’s trash and sippy cups…this is a work zone, after all. And a kid zone.
I am going to commit and say that you’ll get to see this wall painted early next week! Here’s to getting stuff done this holiday weekend!!
And a little video for you….we were trying to figure out how we were going to cut the 4 x 8 sheets and where to put the trim piece you see above. You get to meet my best friend, Jenny, too. And…I remember we trying so hard to work that night and the phones kept ringing off the hook…so please forgive my obvious annoyance at its ringing. Cranky Shaunna…new side for you. 🙂
Fantastic job! I’m also living in a war/redo zone where sippy cups appear to breed when my back is turned 🙂
Don’t tell anyone but I wouldn’t actually have it any other way.
What type of paneling is that in the picture? It looks fantastic. Barn like, maybe?
Can’t wait to see it done!
I am still laughing! Hysterical…..awkward!! Too funny! Glad you are having fun with it…..my remodels are never that much fun!
Keep the videos coming!
Ooh, that molding is at the perfect spot to use as picture rail, so you can hang artwork from long hooks and not have to put any holes in your new paneling.
Hey Shaunna,
Wow…what a huge job! So excited about the final outcome.
Cranky Shaunna…too funny! Cranky Shaunna would love impatient Janet ;->
Work hard this weekend, but do take a relaxing moment to say…
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!”
It was such a treat for me to hear your voice. I’ve never formally heard you speak, but I do have coffee with you every day. Weird blog world eh? Yep, I’m Canadian and I just love your southern voice. I could listen to you speak all day. Love what that wall is about to look like and even more, I love the sippy cup. Real people, real world, real renos. Sounds like an HGTV moment to me! 😀 Have an awesome holiday weekend! Ours was on the 1st. <3
Lookin’ good sista! Can’t wait to come see it in person! 😀