New House -Big in wall Dog Door : barndoor? fake door diy?
Leah Miller
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Comments (5)sueb20, Thanks for your reply. I like the ideas of gray wall and ceiling. To date I have always painted my ceilings white but am willing to try something new. The right yellow/gold sofa WOULD look wonderful. I will definitely paint the paneling the same color as the walls. We'll replace what we can first, with drywall. Lots of the gaps you see in the paneling are due to the forced hot water pumbing system which we removed. Oh the projects that just drag on.... Hi tinan - Two votes to paint the beams lighter and two to keep them the same, hmm. They are structural but after 15 years of seeing them, I may be ready to not see them. With the rich dark floor (this is my first dark floor ever and I'm so pleased with the feeling it conveys) to 'ground' the space, I think I like the idea of a lighter backdrop. The light IS attached to the beam and is so going away. (DH bangs his head constantly into it). Hi teacats, glad you like the sconce. Regarding gray walls - do you think that's too much grey? I appreciate the link to the burnt ember (I haven't tried that yet). It's only paint and I can certainly paint a few areas with different color swatches. I do have a rug which I love; here's a close up of it (with of course, the requisite dog): AnnieDeighnaugh - Nice to hear from you! The floor is more grey than brown. The stove has a fake fire-resistant I'm sure - weird large grey rock backsplash and is built on a rounded cement surface. I've often thought about tiling the cement floor and front with something from Fireclay or Heath, and eventurally replacing the weird faux surface. Do you think I could actually do something to make this look better in the meantime?!! Good progress yesterday. DH has completed the electrical and installed most of the insulation (for sound). We picked up 4 sheets of drywall and should get it up this morning....See MoreTurning home into post/beam home?
Comments (5)If budget is a concern i would go with an already built home. Especially to save on things like septic and well, driveway, gardens, etc. There are tons of things you can do to create a timber home feel. A couple suggestions from me are as follows; 1. make sure the house you buy has solid framing and foundation. you will be adding weight to walls and floors and you want to start off right. 2. Use aged softwoods. They will be much lighter than oak barn beams. Much lighter and easier to work with. 3.consider splitting beams in half for use on walls and ceilings. Pole rafters can be used in the same fashion. 4.Brushed or planed barn siding works great on walls and ceilings. Paint the walls black or use tar paper before installing so any holes don't show white walls behind it. 5. Joists and old wall studs make great window/door casing. I could go on for awhile as this is what I do for a living. I think you could really make something nice out of an existing house and it could be done at a slower DIY pace. If you are in the midwest and need materials post again here and I can help you out with that or any design....See MoreAttractive indoor door Mat that doesn't look like a door mat
Comments (23)I went with a vinyl floor cloth..it's washable and I take it away and stuck it under a guest bed when I don't want to see it they have many nice designs https://www.spicherandco.com/home.php?cat=1398 I bought mine on Garnet Hill though I think..less design choice but same maker..probably was on sale or something https://www.garnethill.com/vintage-vinyl-c2ae-floorcloths/rugs-home-decor/rugs/455303 I'm very pleased with the quality, and how it doesn't move but doesn't get stuck to the wood beneath either...See MoreHome exterior help - Modern Farmhouse type style
Comments (32)Here's some information about sliding windows. In a storm the exposed track fills with water and if it doesn't drain fast enough water enters the house. I've seen it happen in a test chamber. The fact that they are cheap is not enough of a reason to put them in a house. And little burgers are known to cause indigestion. Life is not fair....See Moretatts
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