S/O Updates - Home Renos

[MrsMB]

We need to make sure those with new homesteads are keeping us updated with their latest reno or design projects.

Anyone have anything fun they want to share? Any pics?

katespade could show us idea boards she has for her home

[luv2rn4fun]

Just the title of this thread gave me anxiety...

Our next house better not need anything done to it because I'm really not up for House Projects 2016 (after House Projects 2014) Unfortunately I think this is pretty unrealistic and we'll have to do some stuff so I'm hoping it's fairly minimal...and I hope that I can convince DH to hire a painter for all things needing paint because it takes DH forever to paint (and he doesn't like how I paint).

[MrsMB]

luv2rn4fun I have the same issue with painting. DH hates the way I paint. It's easier to feed him drinks and food while he does it. He's MUCH happier that way.

[awick14]

Not a new homestead but all the renos I want to do to our place are going so slow. Urg.

[Deleted]

No renos on the horizon for us. I'll be happy if the sump pump doesn't explode. H is obsessively checking the basement to make sure it's not flooded.

[katespade]

I can't figure out how to post Pinterest stuff from my phone, so I'll be heck after to work to post all sorts of stuff we're thinking of doing!!

[amaranth]

I'll try to come back and answer this with pics tonight.

[amaranth]

MrsMB This week I'm in the middle of painting our front door and side window panels. Dumbly, I forgot to take a before picture so no one will ever know how much of an improvement it is. I'll post those pics in a week or so once it's done.

Did I ever share the finished pictures of our bay window? I still want to sew a plush seating cushion, but the correct size foam eludes me and may not happen soon.

Before:


After:


Also, I have finished painting the trim in the kitchen which really makes things look a ton better! This is just one example. 

Before:


After:

[MrsMB]

amaranth Well done! Looks great!

[awick14]

amaranth- some times a few little changes make all the difference. Those areas look great!

[katespade]

The first thing we're planning to do is the kitchen.

Now:



Inspiration:



We're also planning to landscape the backyard.

Now:



Inspiration (plus the addition of a fire pit):



And we're considering a pallet wall in the bedroom, but we haven't decided for sure yet.

Inspiration:

[MrsMB]

katespade I give you a thumbs up on your ideas

[amaranth]

Love your ideas katespade. Let me know how the landscaping goes. Out back yard is a lot like your before picture and we also want to add some more patio and a fire pit. It seems like hard work though.