The entryway is coming along beautifully. It has not been an easy road…remodeling is not usually easy…just in case there was any doubt.
If you missed the beginning of the entryway makeover, it all started because of a very persistent and damaging leak. Thankfully that has been taken care of and we can now move on to making it beautiful, practical, and useable again.
The taping, spackling, and painting are now complete.
Choosing the color was not an easy task. I don’t know why I’m so fearful to try a new color. Oh well, I’m pleased. I also painted the inside of the front door…I had never painted it!!
The little chandelier we picked up at ReStore is in place…{LOVE IT}
The beadboard is on the walls and the top trim is up. Those both still need painted. We save that for last so we can fill in the nail holes and then paint it all at once.
The snow is falling like crazy here so I’m getting anxious to start using this room again.
The winter coats and boots are taking over the house!
The floor went in without any problems…
…It is my favorite part so far.
I am so thankful for the progress. My Better Half took the day off today and worked on the finish work, cabinetry, and shelving. It’s really coming together!!
Blessings,
Margo says
It’s looking great!
Ann @ makethebestofthings says
LOL, we used the same flooring in our laundry room. I saw your picture and thought, “What?” So great minds think alike. What a great job you’ve done, it looks good!
Maureen says
I love that floor! We are going to be tiling our kitchen…I might be contacting you for any tips and tricks you have!
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labbie1 says
It looks wonderful! It will be such a pleasure to have that space this winter! I’m jealous! 🙂
Jamie says
Looks like its coming along pretty good!! So glad to know that I’m not the only one afraid of new colors. I love your blog. I’m your newest follower.
Would love to see you DIY Home Sweet home.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
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Michele Alger says
Movin’ right along! It looks great…can’t wait to see the finished product!!
Connie says
I love that slate floor! Gorgeous 🙂
Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement says
It’s looking fabulous Carrie! I love the slate, the beadboard and that lamp. Nice work!
I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Pam
Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says
It looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Christy says
Looks great so far! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Love the floor:) And I think the door being painted is a nice touch. We have done a lot of remodeling in our home the past few years, recently our kitchen and I know how you feel about wanting the project to just be over!!
Sew Passionate says
Looks good! Can’t wait to see the after photos. I like the color you used on the walls, what color is it? I too am fearful of new colors and plan to paint a room in our house in that color range, but it will have to wait until after the Holidays.
Thanks for sharing, Jules
The DIY Show Off says
Beautiful choices and it’s coming along! We have slate in our back entryway and we’re working on another slate project too.
Looking forward to seeing more!
redfly says
It looks great! I really like the tile too. It really makes the color on the walls stand out. Good job.
Melissa
redflycreations.blogspot.com
abeachcottage says
Everything is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work, bet you can’t wait to have it all finished.
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Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
Love the flooring, adore your beadboard walls, and second your paint choice. It’s looking great and is getting me jealous since I don’t have a mudroom at all.
A Vintage Green says
Great entryway project – and then I started to read more and more of your posts. Wow. I’ve added your blog to my ‘Creating … links and I am following.
-Joy
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says
Found you via At the Picket Fence….we are very similar…I also homeschool. My boys are 12 and 10 and I have my precious little girl who is 6! 🙂 Love your entryway project! 🙂
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