First, a shot of the living room. I had a hard time choosing a color for the main part of the house. Brandon didn't want beige, so I took a pillow from my couch and went to the paint store with a gold color in mind. Since we moved from places where the sun shines most of the year to a place where the sun shines 50 percent of the time, I figured we could use some artificial sunshine.
And this is my new flooring! It replaced the urine-stained carpet. It is really beautiful and it is laminate so the upkeep is minimal. I debated about putting real hardwood in but Brandon was already convinced about laminate and this is a really nice looking one. Each plank is about 5 inches wide and a solid piece so it doesn't look like contact paper on the floor. Once we got the hang of it, installing it was really easy.
And, this is my black thumb. It was so satisfying installing my own floor and I love doing that kind of stuff, and I was bound and determined not to pay someone else to do it or we never would have been able to afford it. Unfortunately, when I get working on a project, especially when I have a deadline (we were moving our stuff in the next day) I don't take breaks and usually forget to eat. Combine that with being pregnant and you've got a potentially dangerous situation. I got about halfway and mistook my thumb for the pounding block. I took a few minutes to let the throbbing subside and then dove right back in. I think I only got two more pieces in when I hit it again. Uh, ow. We didn't have any ice so I just stood at the sink while cold water ran over my thumb and tears ran down my face. I don't suggest doing this at home.
Fortunately my parents were helping, as they had been every day and without whom I'd still be painting and cleaning and would have an overwhelming amount of yard work in the spring, anyway, they finished the install that day. Thanks Mom and Lloyd!!
I also realized I don't have a picture of the outside of the house yet, and I will get there. Just keep checking in!
4 comments:
Well Sarah, I wish I could be there to help you...I definitely owe you. Isn't it a lot more fun doing it for yourself than for someone else though? I love your living room, you have such good taste! I like your new couch!
I love, love, LOVE the yellow! My dining room is yellow, and it is my favorite room in the house. In fact, I think it is very similar to the color you picked out! I am jealous, though that you already have a room completely done. We have been here a year, and we still don't have a room that is completely done! I have a couple of rooms that are dang close, but I refuse to take "after" pictures till they are all the way finished. By the way, did you guys get new furniture? That stuff looks nice!
Your finished room looks great! All your hard work has really paid off!! I am so glad you have taken before and after's so we can see all the neat things you've done. I have to say I'm not suprised at all-you have a knack.
Sarah's thumb is because she hammers like I pee - with really bad aim :)! - Brandon
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