I’ve been finishing up the little hallway to the bedrooms and powder room. I’m on my third try at casing the one door that doesn’t have enough wall to match the rest of the door casings. I also redid the plank ceiling. I wasn’t loving the Faux planks I originally put there. Not after doing real v groove 5/8″ planks on so many other ceilings in this house.
So, in order to finish off the plank ceiling and the new door casing I needed some crown moulding and I didn’t want to run out to get some so I just ripped the existing crown off the ceiling in the entry. I’m going to plank that ceiling at some point and will have to remove the crown at that point so it’s something I’d have to do eventually anyway.
I’m not sure why this action lit a fire under me but it did. We’ve been wanting to get our kitchen remodel under way and would really like it done before Christmas. Which means I need to get some contractors in here to do some key things. So I made some phone calls, set some appointments and started ripping out and prepping the things I need to get done before the contracted work happens.
I started by ripping out this, most hideously build bookcase that sits on top of a giant intake vent. Seriously, Madison’s friend cut her arm (bleeding) on the rough edge.
That intake is going to be moved next week! Woohoo!
Then I framed out and drywalled the door to the formal dining room.
I’m seriously on FIRE to get tons knocked out! This small living room feels so much bigger just by removing the coat closet and that dumb bookcase.
This room is barely recognizable from what it was originally. My original plan forever ago was to open up the dining room like I did in the library.
But I’ve since changed my mind. This is where the entry is headed.
Shout out to Shelley who lives in the area and came help me today. She emailed me a few weeks ago and said she’d love to come learn next time I installed planks. So Shelley came and helped me for a few hours today which was great because these 12′ planks would be nearly impossible to install alone. Thanks Shelley — you definitely rocked it today. I hardly believe you’ve never wielded all those tools before. You’re a natural!
Anyone else in the area want to come be my helper/apprentice? Work is so much easier and more fun with two people! 😉
Sarah says
Looks great! So wish I lived nearby. I’d love to knock out some projects with you!
Serena @ Thrift Diving says
I”m really jealous of how much time you get to work on projects! With my full-time job, and 3 cute munchkins, I almost require a 1:00 a.m. bedtime in order to get anything done! You’re doing a great job and are inspiring me to get my butt in gear. LOL
Serena
Thrift Diving
Janis says
Same for me. I’d be there all the time. You’d have to hide from me!
Dacia says
I wish I lived by you. I would totally come help and would love to be your apprentice. 🙂 Everything’s looking great!
Deb-IL says
I’m confused. You closed up the entry to the dining room and will have the return vent moved – so is the new dining room entry going to be from the living room where the vent/bookcase are/were? That seems undersized for your open wide style! Wish I could come help out – I’m an A1 gopher!
cheri says
Is Atlanta close enough to be considered “in the area?” 🙂
Liz VanKirk says
Wish I lived closer! Is be there to learn, help & laugh!
Liz VanKirk says
Supposed to be I’d… Dumb autocorrect
Ann Rourke says
To Deb-IL comment on being confused….have you seen this ladies work…she is a genius! Don’t be confused, just watch the magic happen!!
Jake's a Girl says
I’d be there in a heartbeat if it wasn’t so far away. Our house is 7,000 sq.ft. and most is tongue&groove. Yep. The real stuff. Stained/not painted but I’m going to change some of that. 🙂 T&G was much cheaper than drywall at the time we built the house and we could do it ourselves. I love it but the brown gets old quick.
And I love what you are doing to the entry. Be still my heart…You are headed for the kitchen. I’ve been wondering what you have planned for that room. Can’t wait to see.
JaG
julie l says
ME! ME! ME! I want to be your helper next time.
Janet says
I would LOVE to come help just so I could learn how to do the things you do, but I live in Maryland 🙁 I’ll just have to keep watching your videos to learn 🙂
April says
I LOVE the new entry! What material are you using on the walls for the planks?
Jada says
Uhh… me? I was just telling my fiance that I needed to spend a day with you somehow to learn. I have read your blog for a long time but with wedding planning I’m just now catching up with your posts. I’ve taken up woodworking in the past year and am slowly building up my tool collection as I need things. I built a two person desk somehow, complete with filing drawers. I’m working on building two nightstands now but it’s a slow go since I’ve had no real training. I’d love to send you some photos so you know I’m not a crazy person lol, but if your offer is in any way serious I’d love to take you up on it. Heck, I’d be willing to pay probably. Anyway, let me know. I’m in Knoxville. 🙂