We are still unpacking, organizing, and getting things in order. This weekend saw Harris put the polishing touches on the kitchen (still no countertops, need to make a material decision there this week) while I created an art and painting area for Madeline.
Our temporary pantry set up next to the microwave and fridge. I'm really really glad I insisted on the compact counter-depth model, otherwise this area would have been overpowered by the fridge. We added a couple of shelving things to the pantry and it functions as a food storage area now.
Madeline's art area. This used to be a window that's totally gone and boarded up right now. We're nowhere near installing new windows yet, so we used some fun duct tape to make a boarder, screwed wire baskets to the wall and put some small clips for paper in the middle. Madeline and I are going to stencil a scene there over the winter. She also gets the honor of first art hung, Wendy Kowalski's dancing imps over her art area. We think they look like a line of dancing Totoros.
A wider view that shows the entire play area: toys, books, games, an egg chair make her a nice cozy spot in the living room. One day this whole space becomes the dining room.
The other side of the living room. Yes, we need to clean. It's kind of lovely to not have to have everything 'perfect' and we're digging on that refound freedom.
That warm morning heats the entire room.
The Rainbow room (Official name). We have the full bed and queen bed smooshed up next to each other for one amazing cuddling sleep space. Still working out clothes storage as some of the dressers are in long term storage and we're short on space with two beds and two dressers in the room. Side tables are also in long term storage... thinking we're going to get a truckload of stuff out of storage sometime in December.
Our temporary pantry set up next to the microwave and fridge. I'm really really glad I insisted on the compact counter-depth model, otherwise this area would have been overpowered by the fridge. We added a couple of shelving things to the pantry and it functions as a food storage area now.
The area by the stove. We decided this weekend that we're going to tile the fireplace. It will take care of the weird surface and provide an accent of an accent. We're thinking painted glass tiles right now, but haven't started shopping yet. We only need about 40 square feet so we have a lot more options available to us.
Madeline's art area. This used to be a window that's totally gone and boarded up right now. We're nowhere near installing new windows yet, so we used some fun duct tape to make a boarder, screwed wire baskets to the wall and put some small clips for paper in the middle. Madeline and I are going to stencil a scene there over the winter. She also gets the honor of first art hung, Wendy Kowalski's dancing imps over her art area. We think they look like a line of dancing Totoros.
A wider view that shows the entire play area: toys, books, games, an egg chair make her a nice cozy spot in the living room. One day this whole space becomes the dining room.
The other side of the living room. Yes, we need to clean. It's kind of lovely to not have to have everything 'perfect' and we're digging on that refound freedom.
That warm morning heats the entire room.
The Rainbow room (Official name). We have the full bed and queen bed smooshed up next to each other for one amazing cuddling sleep space. Still working out clothes storage as some of the dressers are in long term storage and we're short on space with two beds and two dressers in the room. Side tables are also in long term storage... thinking we're going to get a truckload of stuff out of storage sometime in December.
Has the plan to put a range hood over the stove been put on hold until....?
ReplyDeleteuntil we figure out how to install it :)
ReplyDeleteAlso need to get the tile work done on the chimney. The range hood mounts to and vents using the chimney...somehow. Harris is responsible for all those types of things