We are now working on the dining room. Here are some more pictures.
Happy new year!
As we begin 2008, we also begin the a new year of restoration on the Newborn House.
We bought the house January 13, 2006. Work began the next day … exactly two years ago this weekend… with a total gutting and remodeling of the kitchen. Since then, we have accomplished a lot. With the exception of the dining room and master bathroom, every room has been completely restored and refinished. We also have done a lot of work on the outside (roof, barn, porch, yard work) and infrastructure (plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
This week we started on the dining room.
As you can see from the picture above and in the photo gallery the room is a big but not overwhelming project. It needs a lot of repair on the plaster walls and the ceiling. And, there’s a built-in china cabinet that needs some work.Andi has already stripped the mantle, so it’s ready to refinish.
When we started this project two years ago we expected it to be a grand adventure … and it has been!
Stay tuned.
Great room. I love the fireplace and Looooove the ceiling fixture. With some different shades it would be perfect for that room.
By: Greg on January 12, 2008
at 8:21 pm
Good bones in that room! It will look great when it’s done!
By: Jennifer on January 13, 2008
at 1:49 am
2nd try…Hi Andi and Tim,
I drive by your lovely home twice a day. We live farther out on 142. I love what you’ve done. We’ve lived out here for 8 years now, so I’ve seen a real metamorphosis in your home. It looks like you’re doing such a good job. I really enjoy your chronicles, too.
Barbara Robbins
By: Barbara on January 13, 2008
at 3:21 pm
Such a lovely room. I love the bay window and the fireplace.
By: Sandy on January 16, 2008
at 1:01 pm