Well, it's time. We've lived in this house for nine years and we've done some HARD living. There is no more lethal combination than boys, dogs and the country. The carpet is nasty and it's about to be out of my life! We are almost finished with the kids rooms. Their new carpet is installed. It's finishing touch time! The fun part. After Christmas we will be installing wood floors throughout most of the rest of the house. Our bedroom will get carpet and the studio is going to get special treatment. I want to stain the concrete and put glitter in the sealer. Cool huh? There is a new turquoise stain my SIL says is lovely. I'm hoping to make it work.
For now I'll show some progress in Luke's room. Mr. Thirteen. He wanted to paint all his walls black and put graffiti on them. Uhhhhh, I don't think so. We compromised and I'm pleased with the results. We did the top half of one wall in blackboard paint and put graffiti on it to match some odd rock video he likes. Paramore Misery Business.....how's that for odd?? Here's the blank wall.
Here it is after I did the graffiti. In the video one of the "RIOT"s is pink. I just followed the video.
Next is the TV wall. Brian is building cubes, which will be painted silver, to hold all his game systems, I-Pod dock, DVD player, etc. All the wires will be hidden and the cubes will hang under the TV and above the chair rail. Unfortunately the Direct TV guy put the outlet too far out. It was supposed to be behind the TV. Oh well, nothing is ever perfect. I also haven't decided on the window treatment. Need a little time to think about it. I know I'm going to paint flames around the window in various places and possibly in places above the chair rail on the non-RIOT walls. I think EVERY room needs a spot of red here and there. Seems to add depth and interest. BTW, Luke wouldn't be watching Rifleman....that's Jackson's kind of TV, but Luke wasn't home.
Last, but not least, our mighty helpers. They had worked so hard all morning they really needed a snooze. These two have made a large contribution to the remodeling necessity. Look at BJ's coat. The bigger dog. She's a roller and when she wants in the door I'd like to see Hercules try and stop her. They are laying on carpet that will be GONE in a month. Boy, that makes me smile!
Don't forget to checkout the new Vintage Christmas Wallpaper Packs on sale in my etsy shop now.
Isn't renovating fun? I know when my son was 13 his idea of a room was dark black curtains on the windows. It looks like he and Luke have the same tastes!
Posted by: Maggie | December 01, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Luke's room is really cool. Even though it is in another hemisphere for "me" I like it. Now down to business, I just can't tell you how devastating all this change is, Mildred. I was there 9 years ago and loved it like it was. The carpet I can see needs to be replaced, but must you just change, change, change? I think you do it because you know it drives me crazy! That's really it isn't it?
****Yes, William, I live my life to drive you crazy. It would be worth living with competition orange walls in my living room just to see your horror stricken face. Thank God, you are not in charge of the world's decorating. Everything on earth would be beige.
Posted by: Will | December 01, 2007 at 06:40 PM
looks great so far!! Be careful on the stained..I did 1200sq ft and it about killed me....
Posted by: tina | December 01, 2007 at 07:50 PM
What a great compromise. Don't you love the blackboard paint, we have it on the door to the basement. Did you get those two doggies to pose, very funny!
Bristol
Posted by: Bristol @ Cottage by the River | December 01, 2007 at 08:15 PM
I love the blackboard idea for the black walls.....that way he can keep changing it up.....Looks great!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | December 02, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Fabulous! Such a perfect "13" room. Love the color!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | December 02, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Love the room, specially the black board wall.
William - beige...a typical man. LOL.
Posted by: Cindy | December 02, 2007 at 09:41 PM
i WISH i had seen this before we did the 14~year~olds room as he also wanted black and i couldn't think of a good compromise...he ended up with a steely kind of blue...the doggies are TOO cute!!! and i am dying over your wallpaper packs...GORGEOUS!!!!
Posted by: Lori | December 03, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Oooh, can I just say how much I would looooooooove a glittery floor?? Well, I guess I kinda have one if you count all the spilled glitter and embossing powder... but I mean an intentionally glittery floor! I am itching to see the finished studio. Luke is a lucky boy, his room is looking mighty cool. And now you've got me wanting to see the front view of these poochies too!
Posted by: tina | December 03, 2007 at 08:40 PM
love this remodel - esp. the blackboard - so cool...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | December 04, 2007 at 02:40 PM
I LOVE the idea of the chalkboard paint for a "man cave" room we are doing for the kids and hubby and then grafitti all over it!! I am going to admit it and be a big fat copier...cant wait to get started after chrissy...Cant imagine having a 13 year old Luke (panic panic and deep breath!!) my Luke is only 8.......
Happy Holidays to you and your family Donna!
Posted by: tamy | December 04, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Love the graffiti wall Donna! Can we figure you're up to your ears in remodel and holidays as we speak?
Posted by: Sue McG | December 10, 2007 at 11:23 AM