The wallpaper has been peeled off......and the spackling has been completed! Woot!
Hubby is about to do the sanding, and then we can start painting! Yay!
When we moved into this house 15 years ago, we knew we wanted to restore it, and that it would take some time. Of course, I didn't think it would take THIS long to get to every room. But I'm so glad that hubby made a comment about getting started on this room the other day, and I didn't let that idea sit for even a moment! We went right out to Home Depot and got busy! (I've learned that if he makes any motion towards a project, I better jump on board......or it could be years before we think about it again! lol)
Every restoration project in an old house like ours (circa 1864) is a daunting task. The dining room is 14'x24'.....no small feat!
Once the painting is finished.....we're gonna get a crew in here to redo the hardwood floor. It's in sorry shape, and it needs professional care!
Ok......I need to get back to that quilt project......it's nearly done! Woot
regan
Oh Regan, what a difference. So much brighter and uplifting. I bet you can't wait to accessorize with all of your pretty things. Have fun.
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Even though remodeling is messy and is a LOT of work the result is uplifting. I love the walls, sans wallpaper and think you will, too. Have you picked a paint color?
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good!! Removing the wallpaper has made the room look more spacious. I wonder what colour you'll paint the walls?
ReplyDeleteGosh, it is amazing how much bigger the room looks!! Good job guys!
ReplyDeleteAh, those house building/remodel projects!! Way to go - it's gonna look fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs!
What an improvement already! I hope you'll show us a picture of it after you've painted.
ReplyDeleteThe room is looking good! What a nice big room!
ReplyDeleteI'm always interested to see in an old American home and how you go about restoration.
ReplyDeleteDo you do anything with the ceiling?
Please show after photos and your latest project soon.
How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Wondering what color you selected?
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have a fresh coat of paint and a bit of redecorating. We'll all want to see more pictures.
ReplyDeleteSuper exciting Regan. That's how we work around here too...if hubby seems even a little interested in a project then I'm going for it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to follow the progress on your dining room and see the finished quilt!
What a nice size dining room! We've had to strip wall paper in every house we've lived in and the next one will be no exception! Do you have advice for dealing with plaster walls? Hope everything goes well with the painting. I love the extra energy that comes with springtime!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Our first home was an older home and I remember someone saying to me, "The only thing that works in an old home is the owner!" It wasn't quite true, but they do tend to be labours of love. Looks like you are well on your way to a lovely new dining room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of love and effort you have put into this home. Once the floors are redone this will be a magnificent room in your home.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how much bigger the room looks without the wall\paper! Good luck on the continued projects...quilting and otherwise.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great! Much brighter! :) Can't wait to see it painted!
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