DIY Entry Way Remodel

This was my Christmas present this year. I love it! I posted all about it here: 

http://www.babywisemom.com/2014/02/remodeled-diy-board-batten-entry-way.html

Master Bedroom Remodel

A couple of years ago, I wanted to repaint our bedroom. We had gotten this nice new bedroom set and the wood blended in with the walls. I wanted a blue, but my husband is all about this green. So we went for it. It is bright, but fun. You can get a closer look at the pillows on this post: http://valscreations.blogspot.com/2012/03/master-bedroom-pillows.html

Laundry Room Spruce Up

It isn't quite a remodel, but we did a little spruce up to the laundry room this last December. 

Here it is before:

And after again:

This is what we did:

• We moved the cabinets up. There used to be space between the cabinets and the ceiling. We moved them up to give us some more space. 
• Painted the wall grey where the new shelves would be. This was just to give it some dimension.
• Added some shelves below the cabinets for some extra storage.
• Bought new washer and dryer.

We hope to really remodel this room in a big way in about 5 years or so, so we just did a light spruce up for now. 

Spice Pull-Out

At the parade of homes this year, the feature we found and loved most was a pull-out spice rack next to the stove. Not only is it conveniently located, but you can see all of your spices!

Nate figured out we could fit one next to our stove, so while we remodeled the kitchen this winter, he designed and built this for me. Isn't it fabulous?

Kitchen Remodel

We recently remodeled our kitchen. The lack of counter space finally got the better of me and we moved it way up on our priority list.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

The lighting was terrible the day I took this, so things have a bit of a red tint to them. 

We added a peninsula bar, tiled the backsplash, painted the cabinets, and got granite countertops! We love it!

Remodeling: Guest Bathroom

Something we do more than anything else around here is remodel stuff. I thought it might be of interest to some of you crafters out there, so here is my first remodeling post. We just finished this last Saturday.

BEFORE

DURING

My friend Laura and I painted it in about two hours.

AFTER

I was trying to decide between beadboard (wainscotting) or just doing moldings and painting the wall white. My husband, of course, said, let's do both! So this is both up close.

We changed the cabinet hardware. We also changed the faucet. We got a new toilet. We also did new tile. Nate hated the old tile and insisted we remove it (by we I mean "he"). It was a big job, but we do like the new tile much better.

We also put up a new light fixture, which you can't really see in the picture very well.

Oil rubbed bronze towel rack, toilet paper holder, hand towel holder, hinges, and yes, the knob on the toilet is also oil rubbed bronze (as is the light fixture and the new hardware.