So, what to do? Where to begin?

My goal is to complete all of the repairs and remodeling in the master bedroom and upstairs bathroom first. These are the two rooms that we absolutely have to update before I’m willing to spend the night…or shower at this house.

Take a look at what we’re working with.

This room needs a ton of work.  The windows and flooring are original and beautiful but they have been neglected.  First things first, we must remove part of the flooring by the main window because it is buckling, probably due to some settling issues from the front porch and/or chimney.  I can’t decide if we will refinish these floors or cover with carpet.  We need to skim the ceiling with new drywall because it was damaged by water before and just looks…bumpy. Also, I am planning to open up a space under a staircase leading to the third story which will create a TV nook for us with exposed brick chimney. And, but of course, that closet space is getting an update! I plan to add a step-up to make a level differentiation for a dressing area as well as install custom closets and lighting. Oh, and paint. Can’t forget paint!

The bathroom also needs a lot of work.  Both the tub/shower and the toilet are pretty skanky so they are getting replaced.  Lighting needs updated and new ceramic tile will be laid as well.  Paint will be updated and I will be putting in a new mirror and storage space above the counter.  I will probably keep the counter but update the vanity as the oak color really clashes with the rest of the woodwork in the house.  My dad thinks that there will probably some plumbing rerouting so hopefully we don’t get into anything too serious there.

Also, we plan to paint the downstairs minus the kitchen.  Right now this house is BRIGHT! Too bright for me. I mean, I love teal, in various shades, but not this much! With the help we are gonna have this weekend we hope to get a lot done! New pics coming soon!