Hello, and thanks for coming back to check in on my progress. You can start at the beginning of the challenge, here. I would like to tell you that I have had a really productive week, but frustrating would be more like it.
It started off well....destruction before construction.
My ceilings are 8' tall and I would like them to feel taller. This decorative detail above the entrance into the dining room makes the ceiling feel lower.
I also thought all the detailed trim on the columns were busier than I wanted for my look.
So I ripped it out
At the bottom of the columns I removed the base pieces, but will put them back.
The top cap on the baseboard had to go, and so did the quarter-round on the floor.
The best way to do this is to score it with an exacto knife to break the caulk seal.
I had 3/4" boards of MDF cut down to a manageable size that would fit into my car.
Then, I brought them over to my friend's home where her husband has a workshop in the garage. I ripped the boards down to my desired width for the paneling treatment.
At this point I called Joe...my favorite contractor. Fortunately, he was available. I thought I would have him do the crown molding and I could do the rest.
This is Joe
This is Mike, he works with Joe....he doesn't like me.
Apparently, I make him nervous because I question his decisions.
Mike is installing the reveal under the crown.
so far...no problems...the crown is looking great!
I love the simpler column and how the crown steps around it.
They trimmed this crazy ceiling slope perfectly.
And this is where the happy story ends....
I don't know why I didn't realize the walls were so uneven in size and that would affect my recessed panel box design.
I like the chair rail molding...but can't decide how high it should be.
I think I can get the bottom squares to look somewhat similar in size, but the top half will be so obviously different if I run the planks up to the ceiling. Luckily, Joe and Mike were not coming back until Friday....and then we had a blizzard!! So they could not come back until Monday.
This is my kitchen during a blizzard with kids housebound for the weekend.
Long story...longer, I modified my plan for the entry design. I think the top portion will be framed without verticals breaking up the space. So, the upper walls need to be painted a flat color....not semigloss white like the bottom portion.
I love this wall color with the white trim all around it.
Hopefully Mary Ann will be able to locate the paint name.
That's enough of my drama for the week. I am working in real time and I'm not happy about it. I hope to be ready for paint by next Wednesday. I may need to keep Joe longer than expected...you know what that means..... over budget, already.
Vintage Regency Piece
Week 3
Week 4
Wall Treatment Specs
Week 5
Now let's go see if the others had better luck with their rooms
