House Remodeling Thread (long)

[ny biker]

My experience. What ever you do: building or remodelling a house... it's always more expensive than you intended. We first bought a house and redid it ourselves (that took 8! years), and the day we were finished we sold it. Now we have built a new house, and boy was that an experience! i would never do it again. Ever.

This reminds me: everyone, right now, go out and rent "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House."

[tulip]

The counters have been replaced with new ones that aren't cracked, and I paid the contractor his last check, so I guess that means it's done...I still have to do the backsplash, though.

I learned alot. I love the space. If I do it again, I'll do things differently (not the design--that works well--but the process).

Before and after pics for your viewing pleasure. -tulip

[Selkie]

I love it. So warm and inviting! Having lived through a simultaneous kitchen/bathroom remodel, I know the relief of "having it done!" ENJOY.

How does Mr. Shiloh like it?

[redrhodie]

Yay! It's gorgeous! I'm sure it's a relief to be done, but it was so worth the effort!

[Tuckervill]

I LOVE IT!!

Very Zen.

Karen

[Zen]

I LOVE IT!!

Very Zen.

Karen

Why thank you

Tulip, that looks fabulous.

[tulip]

Thanks. It's a very calm space and I love being there. It just makes the whole house so livable, which is important in a little house. I still have all sorts of projects to do, but they are much smaller in scope and I'll do them over time. I still have no furniture, but that'll come too, in time.

Shiloh likes it because he can see out the back window (lots of doggy-nose marks to clean) and he can see where I am no matter where I am. Sheepdogs and open floorplans are a good combo.

[Tri Girl]

Tulip- I can't believe it's done and it's all yours! WOO HOO!!!!
It's a really, really beautiful space. I hate to cook, but might be enticed to do so in such a serene kitchen. Congrats!!!!