The Big Reveal

This post is embarrassingly overdue.  I apologize.  No excuse.  Let's get on with it.


Back in February, we shared with you that we were embarking on a little home addition.  Well, this home addition was officially finished May 6th and it is June 9th and I am finally posting all of the before and afters!  We have kept you posted along the way with some updates and pictures in progress but I will do my best to "recap" our story here. {Some of the pictures aren't the best, I do apologize!}


Once upon a time, Kiki and Coco bought a small, ugly little house in a great area (location, location, location)...

We worked hard to spiff 'er up on our own...

But all the elbow grease in the world couldn't make this house BIGGER.  So the construction began!

This last picture is the view from our existing "master" bedroom looking into the addition.  Below is the same view pre-construction (I am so over that green color).

And the same view "after".  We added about 50 square feet to our "master" bedroom, some much need light through two windows and gutted the existing closet into our new office nook (see picture below).  The ceilings were scraped and crown molding and taller base boards were added.

Since we were a one bathroom house, a second bathroom was a necessity.  We were able to add a significant amount of space onto the back of our house that includes a double vanity, very large two-head shower (it is to die for!), separate toilet room, his/hers closets and a laundry room.

The view from our master bedroom into the new bathroom

Laundry on the left, toilet room on the right

A good shot to give you an idea of the layout.  Look in the mirror and you will see the shower and the doors to his/hers closets.

Have I mentioned I LOVE this shower?

Our previous laundry area was in our kitchen so when we relocated it to our master bathroom, it opened up all sorts of possibilities in our kitchen.  Unfortunately I never took a before picture of our laundry area in the kitchen but please take my word for it, the after is fabulous in comparison.  We moved a wall, added double doors to conceal our utilities, added two floor to ceiling cabinets for pantry space, a bench with storage, built-in shelves to maximize space and hide our microwave!

We are on the hunt for a round table, a fabulous mirror or artwork for above the bench and new chairs but all in due time.

Can't see the microwave, can you?  Just a hint, it is below the red vase.  Coco found a "little" black sharp microwave that suits our needs perfectly!

Last but not least we added a screened porch equipped with two fans, electrical plugs in the ceiling for outdoor heaters (coming this fall!), and most importantly a TV.

And the current view of the front of our house...we increased the roof line, painted the entire exterior, new front post and new shutters.

We absolutely love our new (and old) space, it has totally changed the way we live in our house.  I am sure with the arrival of our little one that will change too, but for now we are so thrilled to have some more square footage!  Hope you enjoyed the recap!

Update...

This post is long overdue and will probably cover many topics!  Be prepared for pregnant brain randomness.  First things first - I mentioned the last time I blogged that I was super excited about my upcoming baby shower.  It did not disappoint, it was so special and so much fun!  And while a full blown post is coming soon, a little sneak peak is available on MC's blog here.  Check it out!


Our addition is officially complete!  It was actually official May 6th (just in time for all of our visitors for baby shower weekend!).  A few pictures to wet your appetite (hee hee) and another promise for a more in depth post soon.  

Our humble abode.  The roofline was extended, new shutters, new paint, less grass. :)

Master Bathroom

"His" Closet

Enlarged Master Bedroom looking into new bathroom

These pictures are not up to my standards (lighting is all wrong, bamboo shades are down, pillows are not fluffed, superfluous items on the bed - just to name a few) but I thought it was too cruel not to give you at least something after three months of teasing (and my house is in no shape for picture taking today).  We are still moving things around and collecting items for our new space, always a work in progress!  We made some changes in the kitchen and the screened in porch is just fabulous.  I promise to include some pics of those spaces soon.

I have had a few inquiries about paint colors so I have included the colors we used below:

Master bedroom/Parker's room - Sherwin Williams Woolskein

Master bath - Sherwin Williams City Loft

Exterior of house - Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray

Parker's room is coming along slowly but surely.  I anxiously await the crib bumpers my Mom has been so diligently working on.  I think I will have them in a few days!  In the mean time, I thought I would share the little dresser project we worked on this past weekend.  My parents generously gave us a piece of furniture they have been storing in their attic that was just the perfect size for Parker's room.  His room is small so we had to have something that multitasked as a dresser and a changing table.  The finish on the dresser was not quite our style so we made a few changes...

BEFORE

AFTER

I love the airplane and dump truck knobs I found at Hobby Lobby and spray painted to coordinate (you know my affinity for the spray paint :))

What do you think of the transformation?  We must give major credit to our faithful friend, Donnie, who was nice enough to strip and stain the top for us after we called in an amateur panic!  There are lots of finishing details to be done...a monogrammed (of course) cornice for the window, waiting on frames for the artwork, vinyl wording above his crib just to name a few.  It will all come together eventually!

Speaking of Lil P, I went for my 34 week appointment yesterday and my blood pressure is up.  Yep, my easy going pregnancy has hit a bit of a snag.  After three hours at the doctor's office/hospital, I had blood work done, an ultrasound to check fluid levels (and catch a sneak peak of our little man!), and a Contraction Stress Test (THAT was interesting).  All tests checked out normal and our little Parker is doing well and responding appropriately.  My doctor will be seeing me a bit more often now (twice a week) to check up on things and make sure all is well.  We are praying this spike in BP is an isolated event and we can keep him marinading just a bit longer.  Thankfully my activity has yet to be restricted (the Lord is GOOD) however I am trying to be good and rest as much as possible when I am at home.  Coco is quite the caregiver, I affectionately refer to him as my warden.  He is so concerned for his wifey and son and I am very thankful for his sweet love.  There is nothing to fret over yet (read that twice Mom) but we would love it if you would keep us in your prayers as we navigate the next few weeks.

Whew.  If you are still reading, I thank you.  Sorry for the long post!  I will update again soon!

Fit for a King...and Queen

I HEART my new closet.  I have never had a walk in closet.  Ever.  My heart sings every time I walk into it.  Organization AND space?  Queue the singing chorus.  Pitter-pat.  

His and Hers

Aren't they beautiful?  Ok, enough about that.  It seems so petty to be so excited over something like this but I just can't help it.  Closets aren't eternal, neither are screened in porches or throw pillows.  These things have seemed oh so important the last few months.  Becoming parents has far greater impact but seems just out of reach right now.  Oh the joy is coming and I know it will be here before we know it and probably before we are ready!  


We moved into our closets this weekend and are not quite ready for the "after" photo shoot. :)  A big thank you to MC and Dr. Niles for coming over to help a sister (and brother) out!  


Happy Wednesday to all!

Before and After...a teaser

MUCH progress was made at our little home over the weekend but we aren't quite able to move everything back in yet.  We were able to move some furniture in on Friday night so we are officially residents of our new and improved Master bedroom and bath.  We now await the completion of the closets and kitchen pantry this week to begin the real fun. :)  I thought I would share a picture of the front of our house (as it looked Sunday evening).  But first, a trip down memory lane...


Our house the very day we bought it 5 fateful years ago...there is so much I could say here but I think this picture says it all - "What were we thinking?".  Thank you, Coco, for being so willing to see my vision. :)

Our house this past fall after we spent 5 years updating along the way...new windows, new front door, painted shutters, landscaping, etc.

And our house this past Sunday...

Not the best picture angle and our grass, well...it needs some TLC (Coco is waking up early every morning in an attempt to water it back to life after being trampled for nearly 3 months), but we are making progress.  I promise to post a better pic in the days ahead but I wanted to share!


What do you think of the color?  After many agonizing hours (selecting an exterior house color is daunting!), we landed on a Benjamin Moore color called Rockport Gray (HC-105) with Black Board and Batten shutters.  


Stay tuned for more!

Dumpster Diving!!!!

Kiki and I thought we'd share some of the latest photo's from the past couple of days.  Thanks again to Mike (our friend/contractor) who helped us get the carpet in, and did a little dumpster diving to level out the dumpster.  Since we were a TAD over on the fill level...Sorry Shelli. Kiki and I were carefully monitoring him and we can see where Graham gets his sense of adventure...

Mike & the Dumpster

Newly Painted House Color...Rockport Gray

Trim and Touch up scheduled for tomorrow

New Vanity with Sconces

Plumbing slated to be finished tomorrow

Light Fixture in the Master

New Washer/Dryer...For Parker's clothes.  I think it's been used nightly so far.  They're awesome.

Can you believe the progress?  More to come soon!!!

Coco

While we were away...

Hello All...
We are back in town from the baby shower in Florida.  It apparently went very well according to Kiki and Mimi (Kiki's mom).  Pics from the shower will follow over the next couple of days after we get caught up from the cleaning and re-organiztion of the house.  Lots has happened since we've been gone: Tile, Trim, Doors Installed, Dust (thanks tile guys), etc..therefore Kiki and I spent most of the afternoon trying to locate our furniture under the layer of dust and soot.  The painting begins and the project continues tomorrow through this weekend where the inside of the house should be painted.  I did manage to snap a few shots of the latest progress...

Slate Tile Floor

    

Shower - Subway Pattern with Pebbled Floor

View of Shower from straight on

Pebbled Shower Floor with Shower Seat

New Five Panel Doors Throughout the House...Kiki's Favorite part of the addition

More pics will follow later in the week.  Especially the baby shower pics!  Thanks again Greg and Marcia for hosting us this weekend.  We had a great time and are both exhausted from the trip.  Have a great week everyone...

  

Coco

More progress...

Things continue to move at a rapid pace in our backyard.  In the last five days progress has continued.  I am so thankful to see changes each day, I just can't wait to be able to "nest" in the new space!  A few pictures from this week...

"Beefing" up the front post

Screened porch...without the screens

The view from the bedroom into the addition

Shower!

Let's recap where we are in the process.


Foundation...check.
Framing...check
Roof and shingles...check.
Plumbing...check.
Electrical...check.
Screened porch...built all but the "screens".
HVAC...in progress.
Windows...should be installed today.Siding...will be finished as soon as the windows are installed.
Insulation and sheetrock...slated to start Friday or Monday.


Coco and I spent some time this past weekend considering paint colors for the interior and exterior of our house.  My head is swimming...have I mentioned decisions have become EXTREMELY difficult for me these days?  Poor Coco, he is so wonderfully patient.  


More to come!