Week 9 was a highlight for sure! I’ve been waiting for this day ever since we closed on the house. There’s nothing wrong with blue paint in and of itself, it’s just not what I wanted all through the house. I want lighter, brighter and airier and those tired blue patched walls were not it.
So it was with much rejoicing that I watched the painter cover up those blue walls and my beautiful creamy warm white walls took over.
We called in our friend, Jimmy, a retired friend of the family painter who sprayed the ceilings a few weeks ago. He knows how to paint those tall walls much faster than we do, so it was worth it to get some outside help for this room. My dad helped a lot too by cutting in next to the lower ceiling and windows and doors.
I kept working on painting more of the board and batten. Inside the boxes took several coats of trim paint to cover the old blue, but it’s looking good here.
New Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Moderate White
Trim Color: Sherwin Williams Pure White
Wall color in dining room, above board and batten: Rockport Gray, Ben Moore
Looking down to the den.
The windows coming in the small foyer are really pretty now with the new trim and bright white paint. You can see how we joined the board and batten to the windows and I just love how the detail of the board and batten adds so much to this space. So glad we took the time to do that, it was only an additional 3 or 4 days of work and not much money at all.
Top of the stairs trim added.
We used some left over trim pieces and made them work here.
Light switch trimmed out and painted.
Close up of the joints.
A lunch break on the porch with a fried chicken lunch was a much needed rest for all of us.
Fried chicken dinner from Publix, our fave place for chicken when we buy it out.
My sister stopped by to check on the progress.
After lunch, coat #2 went up and then it really came alive.
After…..beautiful. Just what I had imagined in my head.
Love the way the new creamy paint looks with the stone fireplace now. Do you see why I love this wall of windows so much?? All this light coming in makes me so happy.
The stairs.
Love this shot from the dining room to the fireplace. The gray of the paint really pulls out the stone colors now.
Living room looking into dining room.
Board and batten up the stairs.
Looking to the front door.
Looking down the stairs to living room.
Stairway and hall up stairs.
From master bedroom door looking down hallway to living room.
I got the grass cut again last week and it was looking nice outside. That big pile of rubble is the old flooring. We’ll get a dumpster in here soon to take it all away.
One more demolition project that we got done last week was getting out this old tile floor in my vanity area. I hired Debbie’s son, Andrew to come over and give me some help. Glad to get it out of here and it will be ready for some hardwoods now.
Mom’s been working hard too. As we painted, she got in the hall bath and cleaned out the rotten bottom to it. It had completely disintegrated into sawdust after an apparent leak. For now, we’ll build another plywood bottom in here and I’ll paint it out and use this vanity and countertop for awhile until I can afford to gut it and start over.
These pics are on the fly and not the best, but wanted to document everything. My mama is such a hard working woman, she can outdo me any day when it comes to cleaning things up. She has really helped keep the place clean and swept up and I appreciate her so much too.
That’s the big progress for last week. Getting all those walls painted was a huge milestone. We got one of the bedrooms and master bedroom painted too (same color) and I forgot to take pics of those. I’m working on my office too and I’ll show you that soon. It’s going to be a brighter color, wait til you see!
Thanks for being excited with me on this house reno. I love to read all the comments that y’all leave me! I’ve told my dad what a rockstar he is in blogland, but he just laughs. That is totally not in his world at all.
So excited for you Rhoda!!! The progress is amazing…. LOVE LOVE THE BOARD AND BATTEN!!! You are EXTREMELY BLESSED to have your parents to help you and WOW…. they certainly aren’t slackers are they??!!! Congratulations again!!!! Terri in Fl.
Rhoda, I love what you have done to the house so far. I have flipped a few houses in my time, and I love to see things really start improving. I know you’ll have a lovely home when you’re done.
Rhoda,
Your parents are so awesome and lucky that they are still able to do all they do. Please tell them that they inspire so many people out there, and yes, DAD you are a rockstar!!! It’s all looking GREAT…enjoy Haven my friend!!
Blessings,
Linda
The paint really brightens up everything!!! What color paint are yo using for the walls? Q: Are you going to continue the board and batten leading down the stairs into the den, and will the joints that you showed get another sanding and paint so they are not visible? I do not know much about painting trim, but I have done more than my share of helping my Daddy with stained trim. We did not have to caulk it at all, but my job was countersinking nails and helping with wood filler and sanding prior to the stain and varnish stage. Interesting note, Momma and I were looking through all of his woodworking tools and found a small jar with his taps and countersinks in it. It is amazing how much these are when bought new, and I have about 15 of them in different sizes at mom’s. Another reminder of good times spent working with my Daddy!!
Hey, Lori, the new wall color is SW Moderate White (just added all the colors to this post). Nope, no plans for more board and batten, I don’t want to over do it & to me this is just the right amount. Those joints have been sanded and caulked as much as they are getting, so they are finished for now. Those are closeups and not how you see everything anyway. It looks great in person!
Well, I think it looks awesome, and now I know what color I am painting my bathroom!
Haven’t been able to spend much time blogging or following blogs for a while so I’d lost track of a few good ones I loved. So glad to see you have a new place and are getting to track its renovation for us followers. Can’t wait to watch all your projects. I remember your old office and can only imagine what you are doing with a blank slate. Congrats on the house and am anxious to see it transformed!
Your house is looking so good. I love the paint color you chose. It looks really good with the white of the board and batten. Enjoy Haven!
Shasta @InTheOldRoad
Paint makes such a difference, doesn’t it? I’m continually amazed at how it just completely transforms the room.
It’s been so much fun reading about the progress you’re making on your house! I’ve been working on mine, too, and it’s a bit slower going, but I’m happy with the pace!
It’s beautiful! Your Mom and Dad rock! What sweeties they are and such hard workers. A lot of hard work but all of you must be so proud and happy with your results. I love that wall of windows on the fireplace side. Thanks for sharing every step with us.
Hi Rhoda –
It is looking good!! So is that chicken – yum!
I think it’s a beautiful color! I’m in the process of lightening and brightening my home too and now Moderate White is at the top of my list! I can’t wait to see the other rooms, especially your office!
What an amazing transformation Rhoda! It is coming along so beautifully. It’s fun to watch the progress. God bless your parents … they are incredible people.
Mary
Rhoda, It is so fun to see the transformation of your home. This would have been a great HGTV series! It seems like you have been through a lot in your personal life and things are turning out so beautifully for you. You deserve it. Keep up the renovation posts. Can’t wait until you start decorating!
Pat in Chicago
Rhoda, it looks absolutely incredible!! I get so excited whenever I see a new post on the house. Every week is such a transformation! I’m so happy for you! I love it!
Here I go gettin’ all giddy again with every progress post!!
Your house is already lookin’ all RHODA-FIED…and you’re not even finished yet!
Keep’em coming! Lookin’ so FABULOUS!
♥ Becky in SC ♥
I’m always excited when I see a post about the progress you’re making at your new house. I’m SO very excited for you… It’s looking great and I can’t wait to see it when you finally get to move it. Surely God is good!
The progress, what you have accomplished thus far ~ amazing! My favorite part of the whole house? Windows flanking fireplace! Good job ~ all of you!
I have been following your progress every week and I have to say that this is the week that it started to really all come together. It is really starting to look like a completely different house….better yet, a home 🙂
I love the weekly update of what your parents have been doing too. They are such hard workers and obviously take great pride in the work they are doing with you. Keep it up guys…and then please come do my house afterwards 🙂
Rhoda – What a difference the paint makes. It looks great and I love the colors you have selected. Can’t wait to see the flooring and kitchen re-do. Most of all, looking forward to the decorating and you sharing your inspiration and ideas with us.
Your mom and dad are precious people. You are so fortunate to have them. You will remember this remodel journey forever.
Keep up the good work – it is looking fabulous.
Mary
Rhoda,
You and your family are amazing! Your vision for that house is truly astounding. I can’t believe the character you’ve added to that house already in just a short time. I can’t wait to see the end result. I just know it’s going to be to die for!!! Love where you going with this reno. God bless your parents, you are a lucky woman.
Kelly
this is some change…looks fantastic……..my parents would be doing same thing if there health were better….makes you realize what you had when you see others parents doing all they can….bless there hearts…..