A well -crafted home is much more than the sum of its parts-its rooms, stairways, chairs, tables, curtains, and tiles. It's a unified ensemble that reflects your personality, nurtures your spirit and supports how you live. The individual pieces of a home become like notes in a musical composition-each playing a vital role in the overall harmony. Establishing a clear sense of style will you choose materials and colors to shape a home that makes you happy.
How a room looks is one thing, but how it lives is another. In order to shape a home that will, in turn, positively shape you, you'll need to take a look at how you and your family live and what you need to make your day-to-day activities run smoothly. You may also assess how to gradually introduce ingredients that can help you turn your home into a haven on a timetable that works for your budget and circumstances.
After evaluating a budget (which is always the first thing on my mind), I get can get a clean sense of the items I am able to update on a timetable I have established for this year.
I have decided to layout my course of action in no particular order that way if I run across something on sale, I can implement it into my overall goal without having to pass by something I'd need in the future anyhow. I have laid it out by floor/level to make a clear understanding of my road map in my head so nothing gets passed up in the mix.
First and foremost-ALL of my outlet covers are missing. I'm unsure how over the years this has happened whether while painting they were removed and then misplaced in the shuffle. It's quite embarrassing and with an infant that will soon be crawling (and always) at floor level, it's best that I take a count on all the plates that need purchased to cover these hazards. There are 2 missing in the master, 1 missing in the boys' room, and 3 missing in the girls' room. I will add those to my list so while I am the hardware store picking up paint, I can pick up 6 outlet covers to tackle that.
Which brings me on to my next feat: Paint! And lots of it.
I've decided to start my process with the stairs leading to the upper level and the landing leading into all the bedrooms and the main bath. It's not a simple feat given the stairs and the massive amounts of taping off not to mention the extremely tall ceiling and the wall (supportive wall-so knocking it down is out of the question) that seems impossible.
The walls were painted a grey purple in a darker hue so primer is an absolute must. This is what I am working with currently:
This angle is looking down the stairs into the family room from standing in the middle of the landing. (Notice the nail holes that will take some spackling and sanding)
This would be the taping off part (on both sides)...but I managed and feel confident in taking the extra time.
This mirror will be hung in the same place so no need for getting rid of any of the hanging hardware.
This is an angle taken from standing on the stairs (looking into the kid's bedrooms)
So...after a trip to Lowe's, picking up some supplies and 3 hours of work for the day (I'll pick up again tomorrow and Sunday until it's finished) I feel I've completed a good portion for the little time invested thus far.
How a room looks is one thing, but how it lives is another. In order to shape a home that will, in turn, positively shape you, you'll need to take a look at how you and your family live and what you need to make your day-to-day activities run smoothly. You may also assess how to gradually introduce ingredients that can help you turn your home into a haven on a timetable that works for your budget and circumstances.
After evaluating a budget (which is always the first thing on my mind), I get can get a clean sense of the items I am able to update on a timetable I have established for this year.
I have decided to layout my course of action in no particular order that way if I run across something on sale, I can implement it into my overall goal without having to pass by something I'd need in the future anyhow. I have laid it out by floor/level to make a clear understanding of my road map in my head so nothing gets passed up in the mix.
First and foremost-ALL of my outlet covers are missing. I'm unsure how over the years this has happened whether while painting they were removed and then misplaced in the shuffle. It's quite embarrassing and with an infant that will soon be crawling (and always) at floor level, it's best that I take a count on all the plates that need purchased to cover these hazards. There are 2 missing in the master, 1 missing in the boys' room, and 3 missing in the girls' room. I will add those to my list so while I am the hardware store picking up paint, I can pick up 6 outlet covers to tackle that.
Which brings me on to my next feat: Paint! And lots of it.
I've decided to start my process with the stairs leading to the upper level and the landing leading into all the bedrooms and the main bath. It's not a simple feat given the stairs and the massive amounts of taping off not to mention the extremely tall ceiling and the wall (supportive wall-so knocking it down is out of the question) that seems impossible.
The walls were painted a grey purple in a darker hue so primer is an absolute must. This is what I am working with currently:
This would be the taping off part (on both sides)...but I managed and feel confident in taking the extra time.
This is an angle taken from standing on the stairs (looking into the kid's bedrooms)
So...after a trip to Lowe's, picking up some supplies and 3 hours of work for the day (I'll pick up again tomorrow and Sunday until it's finished) I feel I've completed a good portion for the little time invested thus far.
Add a touch more elbow grease:
After approaching the paint swatches (which is one of my favorite things of all time in any Home Improvement store) I crept upon the color like a hunter pouncing on her prey.
It's a neutral yet will add the greatest glow to the area (which gets no actual natural light) and add dimension and depth with its rich hue and golden tones.
Stay tuned for part 2 on the update.
:) A house is made of walls and beams; a home is made of love and dreams :)
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