WE HAVE CABINETS!

This is when things start to get really fun for me on a remodel...when you start putting things back.  Here's a peek at the kitchen.  Countertops, flooring and lighting are next.  The appliances are in the dining room...but not forever.  I replaced the very small wall oven with a pantry, and will be putting in a gas range to replace the  outdated electric cooktop.  As you can see, wallpaper removal is still "in process" - ugh!

REMODEL UPDATE - DEMO IS FUN!

There haven't been any pictures in a long time, but we've been busy.  Something about knocking through walls is very therapeutic.  The demo has uncovered a few surprises (like this vent pipe that needs to be relocated for the pantry, and a scary electrical splice that will be safely removed) but all are fixable.  In addition to the kitchen, the bathrooms are being updated along with a few tweaks to the entry.  This house is going to be a charmer when it's done.

Soon there will be brand new cabinets and appliances...

REPURPOSED PORCH LIGHT

REMODEL, how to Repurpose

a whole house.  I just closed on a new, well 50-year-old,  house that needs a lot of updating!  It has a functional but tired kitchen, and ho-hum bathrooms that need a new attitude.   I'm looking forward to the challenge of bringing this home back to life in the 20-teens.  I'll keep posting as I make progress, and hope that this project inspires you to rethink repurposing.

Italian Repurposing

Hanging Potted Purse

Clawfoot Loveseat

Broken Bottle Security

...here are a few repurposed items I discovered while traveling this summer.  It goes to show you that there are always unforeseen options and the opportunity to be creative - Ciao!

BISTRO SET - REDEAUX

BEFORE

So, it may be too hot to sit outside these days, but at least there will be something inviting to look at from the window!  This was a makeover for some furniture that has spent way too many winters outside.  The prep for me is always the worst part (but I know, the most important), and these babies needed a lot of prep.  I like the "fun" finish stuff, like the painting and recovering that brings a piece to life.   

FILE CABINET TURNED SERVING BUFFET

OUTDOOR DINING COUNTER

BEFORE

This is a lateral file cabinet that was not particularly attractive, and heavy, and impossible to move on my own.  So I added some wheels, painted it and added a tile countertop.  Wouldn't this be a great serving counter for a screened porch or outdoor dining area?  I used textured paint to give the metal some umph, and the fronts of the cabinet doors are covered with sheet cork.