If you’ve been following along for forever and a year with our money pit series, then you know undertaking our house with all things codes, has been no small task. It’s been the best and the worst, all at once.
Last week, we showed you some outside updates with Window World, and the week before, our progress with all things drywall. Fortunately, {jumps up and down and squeals a little} the project has gained so much steam, it’s definitely starting to get away from us and all things photography/documentation, in between our client work.
So we’re thrilled to show you another giant leap, and where we are today. Get ready for aaaaalllll the photos – apologies in advance if you’re bored, because we’re just a little excited.
The outside windows have changed so much – by the time we’re done you’d never know there was a garage here. The columns went up on the side access this weekend, and it was like icing on the cake. Three cheers for porticos.
Outside paint coming later this week! {New fence coming in the future. ;}- that’s like phase 4 or something.}
So the inside has been the drywalled, and now the trim with all the little details that will transform it are oh so fabulously coming together.
We decided instead of drywall or even a drop down ceiling, to do the ceiling in sections with trim and beadboard, so that we could access the ceiling if ever needed for necessities like {cringe} a leaking pipe. We’ve redone this rehab properly with all new plumbing and wiring and insulation… {oh my!} so hopefully, that will never happen. But this isn’t our first rodeo, and we’re giving it character while keeping it real.
We also wanted the basement to tie in with the rest of the house, and have just as much charm. I can’t wait to share the design elements with all of you as we’re slowly refining them with our plans.
I may or may not have this space a few weeks ago for a sweet client on the brain. All. The. Wallpaper. I lost my mind and plan on bringing some of our favorite patterns into the space.
On the other side of the initial wall, we at first had different plans.
I’m thrilled to say this will now be our home office {studio} with samples for clients, inspiration, organization for all the things, and so much more. We’re in big time need of some space so the kids can finally spread out {though I’m in not too much of a rush, since I do love their room so much.}
Because of codes {giant eye roll again} we were required to keep this accessible to our {newly sealed and completely encapsulated} crawlspace. Another fun and unexpected expense of an old house – but I have plans for this little built in bookshelf. So stay tuned… think secret compartments and stuff.
And out of all the things, I think this hall tree is what I am absolutely ecstatic about.
We’ve covered this before, but we do plan to eventually add a small carriage house on property for all things cars and parking. This will now be our main entry, since said garage will be located on this side of our yard.
And we are thrilled to have a place for all the shoes, bags, and things. We’ve been using our front door for over a year now and if you have kiddos, you know how much that space is desperately needed.
And it gets even better…
Because everything was primed Friday night. {Last night, they started in with the grey!} It’s ready to go with all the fabulous color. Again, can’t wait to share all that fun stuff with you soon!
This little before and after should give a bit of perspective on how far we’ve come!
The metal garage doors of death are finally gone. And since the ceiling was such a challenge, we’re glad to come up with a sensible solution. One of our concerns about the space was that it would feel small and confining. We say it’s anything but. The ceilings in this space are over 8 feet tall. Not bad for a sad old basement/garage.
The trim guys came back in between the priming and that pole {we could do absolutely nothing about} was gone forever. We were so tired of seeing said pole.
Goodbye. Pole.
Since we took on the planking of our ceilings and all of the painting for the middle and main levels of our house, we will never. EVER. EVER take the incredible talent and hard work of these crews for granted. EVER.
I’m not afraid of {a lot of} hard work, but it was just super nice to have someone else take care of it this round.
I mean. Who knew this could look like a normal space?! Slowly but surely, we’re not quite so terrified of it anymore. R.I.P. evil spiders.
Oh, what’s under that big tarp you may ask? That’s how we’re doing laundry right now. Covering it in tarps when the washer and dryer aren’t in use, and then hauling them back to the wall to do a day’s worth when our crew isn’t here.
Also, I asked at the last minute for little shelves on each side, so that my gold desk can slide right in, and I can house samples and supplies there. This will be a storage game changer and we couldn’t be happier with all the space for the kids toys and our own work stuff.
This little laundry room space will have to work hard for us, so we have big plans for it, too. It’s going to be so cute, and will definitely beat falling down the stairs and into a pile of boxes mid winter.
We hope to be finito in just a few short weeks. Just in time for Christmas.
Last year, we were in the house just in time for the holidays, and now we’re looking at ETA on the basement for more memories. Perfect timing. Bonus for all things purging in January because we can not WAIT to whip our lives back into normalcy.
I’m not kidding when I say we’re having a ribbon cutting ceremony and a movie day. I can’t wait.
So we hope this wasn’t the longest post in the history of ever, but we’re thrilled to share progress.
Have an inspired day!
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It is looking great!!! I can imagine how excited you must be. I am enjoying following your progress. I know the finished space will be fab-u-lous!
Great job! It looks wonderful!
Wowza lady! It looks beautiful!
Your going to love the extra space. You have really put this space to the maximum. Can’t wait for the next update and more reveals.
Oh my goodness. I’ve been looking forward to seeing this and it has so exceeded all expectations. How did you do it?! It is so beautiful and refreshing. Might be due for an award for taking beyond bad and awkward and useless space to over-the-top, unbelievably great, completely useful and comfortable “want-to-be-in” space. The beadboard ceiling is especially inspiring to me, in addition from the transformation from -1,000,000 to +1,000,000 rating.
I’m super interested in how you did the ceiling. We are preparing to finish our basement in the next few months and I’ve considered doing something like this, but can’t quite figure out how. Looking forward to any tips or tutorials. Looks great!
Hi Ashley, give a new look to old garage is a very difficult job. I like the pictures that you have shared in your blog, it looks so beautiful. I also like your solution that you have done for the celing. Thanks for sharing, Keep posting!
Okay, so two things. I LOVE that built-in wall shelving. Very nice! Second… my wife had been bugging me to convert some of out popcorn ceiling to planking… and after seeing enough examples like this, I guess I can’t disagree with her. Seems like a relatively doable project! Thanks 🙂
Looks good. I decided to renovation my house. And I would like to know more information.
1. To create an interior in the rooms you use only drywall? But if the wall is brick, then mount the frame is not convenient. I know there are ways to mount drywall without a profile. Will the design be mounted without a profile, as strong as with the profile?
2. What does your standard wall? How many other materials do you use? What their thickness?
3. What materials do you use for waterproofing? Since there where I reside many floods.
4. How do you hide engineering communications? I want them to be hidden and at the same time have easy access for their repair or maintenance.
I will be very grateful for your reply.