This is to be the year of renovation. We are planning on re-doing the whole house.
We intended to begin with the living room. We ordered the wallpaper and it came today. It is gorgeous. It looks like flattened rocks. It is self-sticking so we do not have to mess with paste.
We still have not decided on floor covering yet. Carpeting is one option. Another is area rugs. Perhaps we will install some of the flooring that looks like hardwood.
We have installed paper in one corner of the room. It looks great. The rest will happen tomorrow. We are in no hurry.
In the meantime my second son came. He brought a friend who is a carpenter.
My sons and the carpenter did the bathroom. They removed the floor. I could see everything below the bathroom. The bathtub was replaced with a shower. The toilet is energy efficient. It also sits higher than the old one. They try to take care of old Mom.
There is a new vanity that holds the sink with a marble counter. We also have a new floor that looks like charcoal colored wood.
My son and the carpenter are planning to come back in a few months to work on some other things.
What fun! My husband and I are painting the living room and dining room this month. It's slow going for us for a variety of reasons, but it makes me so happy to change things up a bit.
ReplyDeleteSelf sticking wallpaper sounds great dear Emma :)
ReplyDeleteFlattened rock wow must look stunning.
Your sons are so generous and helpful indeed and I am so happy that they are renovating house for you.
Hugs and blessings
I am surprised at how warm the rock looks. My children are great.
DeleteWhat a great way to start off a New Year, Emma, by renovating your home. The plans and completed projects sound wonderful, thanks to the helpfulness of your sons and a friend. Wood flooring has come a long way and most folks really like it. Sadly there is none here in the mill apts where there is wall to wall carpeting, except in the kitchen and bathrooms. I suppose the carpeting is also for sound dampening reasons.
ReplyDeleteThe main problem with carpeting is that our dog sheds a lot. It is a decision that we have a hard time with.
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