Renovation goes something like this…
1. Take a perfectly good room, rip down everything (trim, base, walls, windows, doors, etc.).
2. Fret that you may have overshot your budget AFTER you’ve already demo’d everything and the house is a disaster.
3. Stay up at night worrying.
4. Spontaneously break out with acne like your going through puberty.
5. Take forever putting the room back together piece by piece.
Here’s the master bedroom when we first looked at the house back in March 2011.
Renters were still living in the house and it was pretty shabby.
They cleared out and left us with an empty shell.
The room was really small. They just didn’t make rooms large back in the 70’s. We took this laundry closet out, moved the wall and incorporated this door to make the master bedroom a wee bit larger.
View when we took the wall out. You can see all the way through.
Here’s the view today…
New window trim, baseboards, paint, carpet (eventually).
Don’t you just love the view?
This new door is not only super cool but really functional.
They’ve incorporated the blinds directly in between the glass.
They can go all the way up for an unobstructed view.
Our last home had a full glass door like this with the blinds attached to the door.
Everytime the door got closed they would clank annoyingly.
They can also fully close or tilt so a little light comes through.
I believe the door is by Jeldwen special ordered through Home Depot.
Also had new doors and base installed which came from Columbia Mill Works.
The shade of paint is called Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore however I had it color matched by Porter Paint, which I prefer.
More to come!
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
It looks like a brand new house! Which it kind of is, actually… I also love the doors you picked, they’re my fave kind.
Great paint color, can’t wait to see it all decorated!
Looks great! Just thought I’d share my experience… We have two doors with integrated blinds 4 years old. I love, love, love them, however, theglass shop we bought them from said they break a lot. I bought them anyway and of course one has broken; won’t go up. So. Im careful with the other one – dont pull them up and I leave them at the same angle most of the time. Maybe the design has improved, but just thought I’d share.
It’s so good to see some of your progress. I cannot wait to see how everything comes together! I hope you’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel:).
Can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s all done! Love the new color you chose.
The house is looking great! You guys have made some wonderful progress. The trim looks wonderful, and I love the finishes you have chosen so far. Thanks so much for the updates!
Lookin’ good! Our master in Portland was a very similar color and I LOVED it! …Especially with my orange & white bedspread… Can’t wait to see more!
Looks AWESOME….. Can’t wait to see when it’s all done!
Wow – it looks like it is going to be an amazing space! I can’t wait to see it in all its finished glory! Oh, and I had to laugh…I know that clanking blind-against-the-door sound all too well!
Beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see what all you do in this house!!
Wow, that will be great once it’s all filled back in! You guys have been busy!
looks good! By why is there a fridge in your master bedroom??
~Erin
Looks great! Love the door – I’m planning to get the same one when we reno our kitchen later this year.
Can’t wait to see it finished!
you are so funny! and brave. 😉 can’t wait to see your masterpiece when it’s all done! i’m sure it’s going to be fab!!!
I thoroughly enjoy your reno updates and enjoy your advice too. I’m pinching pennies and storing ideas for when hubby comes back from deployment as we’re hoping to reno a house or build a new when he returns. Thanks for sharing!
The new digs are looking fantastic – it is very exciting to watch this unfold!
Please keep everyone informed of your success with the new door. This will be something to add to the ‘planning’ folder depending upon its success – and the best test is to place it in an active home!
You guys did a great job! We have that exact door and I love the built in blinds.
Don’t you hate when people give you advice after the fact. 🙂 I had trouble with the blinds breaking, too. We ended up putting in french doors without them and putting on the blinds that match our other faux wood blinds. When you buys blinds, there should be a plastic piece that come with them that allows you to attach them to the door at the bottom so they don’t move. At any rate, it is veryexciting to have progress, isn’t it? Everything looks great!
I am in the middle of a master bed room remodel right now as well. I have syptoms 1-5 too! I like the wall color a lot. Atleast your house is from the 70’s. Mine was built in the 20’s! So we are redoing electric and floors too! It’s a lot of work but I can’t wait till it’s done!
The sign of a good reno? A fridge in the most unlikely of places!
It looks so airy and peaceful already! It might have to do with the gorgeous paint you selected. Congratulations on the “incorporated blinds” choice and keep up the good work!