Kitchen finishing

Now that I've gotten all the windows and doors done, I'm moving on to the kitchen. I need to paint and install ceiling beams and crown like I have in the study. The 3rd wallpaper is up and I'm happy with it.

I bought this pot board and love the finish. This gives me some ideas on how to finish the cabinets.

Bathroom plans

I've been thinking about how I'm going to finish and furnish the bathroom in the wing attic space. All the angles are a challenge.

I love Sally Wallace's version of it, so I'm using it as inspiration. I'm not enamored of the turquoise floor but I love the dark wallpaper. I chose a Brodnax wallpaper that has those dark colors. I also love how she has a sitting room space, I hadn't thought of that.

I began placing things I've purchased and looking at flooring options. I was hoping to use some of the flooring I have. I have some 1" tiles but not enough - its a big floor. So I pulled out some paper flooring I had stowed away. I may try the beige one here...though I did order a marble World Model floor yesterday.

I need to figure out how to do a round shower curtain. The stand I bought doesn't include the round shower ring. I may have to rig my own ring on it, one I make from strong wire.

This is the floor from World Model I ordered. 

Possible flooring

Wallpaper for bathroom

Windows and doors complete

I'm finally done painting all the windows and doors! The only remaining parts are the mullions and I've decided to hold off until warmer weather where I can spray them outside. There are way too many of those to think about hand-painting them.

For this reason, the windows and doors are not glued in.  I do have the 2 oeil-de-boeuf dormers to attach. I also haven't glued in the interior arches for the 2 wings (Kitchen and Study). I want to be sure I can remove the door portion to attach those mullions.

Painting exterior frames and color washing.

Painting and painting and painting

Placing the door, filling the gaps, and attaching the exterior window trim.

Interior doors done

The interior doors have been painted and partially installed. This simple addition gives a more finished look.

French country work done

I now have the 3rd floor hall papered and at least the chair rail added. Still need baseboard and crown. I spackled the window space today and will need to follow up with sanding and paint touch up.

The study also got lighting today. I drilled holes through the beams and the ceiling for this. Then I glued down the attic to the first floor - no longer have a fear of committment! Tapewire was next, followed by eyelets for the electrical connections. Finally wiring the Lighting Bug lights! 

Architectural Pizazz Part 2

I now have these beautiful Sue Cook doorcases installed and I love them! They add just the right flair to this magnificent house! I still have some filling and touch-up to do, but am so glad I bit the bullet and bought them.

Painting in progress.

French Country Work to do

French Country Work to do
My checklist of things yet to do - so I can refer back to it

First Floor

• Kitchen cabinets
• Kitchen lighting
• kitchen crown - beams like library?
• Library lighting
• 1st floor doorways - sue Cook and framing
• Decide on fireplace mantels and attach

Second Floor

• 2nd floor doors - probably white
• 2nd floor staircase - stain/paint
• Bath - lights

Third Floor

• Chair rail and crown in 3rd floor right side
• Wallpaper 3rd floor hall
• Crown 3rd floor girl's room
• 3rd floor doors - probably white
• 3rd floor - 3 round open ceil canopies?

General

• Windows - decide paint color and paint
• French Doors - figure what extra trim is needed
• Dormer windows - paint and sand, apply
• Wings - one a bath - wiring, paper
• Exterior - roof trim on corners, buy trim