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Homespo Reno - Weeks 10&11

I've been putting off writing this post, because SO MUCH has been happening over here the last two weeks! We've got an (almost) functioning kitchen! We've got an (almost) functioning bathroom! Lots of exclamation points are necessary! It really looks like an actual house over here, and I never want to leave. We're shooting for this weekend to start staying here full time, and I can't even wait. 

I've been putting off writing this post, because SO MUCH has been happening over here the last two weeks! We've got an (almost) functioning kitchen! We've got an (almost) functioning bathroom! Lots of exclamation points are necessary! It really looks like an actual house over here, and I never want to leave. We're shooting for this weekend to start staying here full time, and I can't even wait. 

Kitchen Cabinets Installed

After a few delays, our kitchen cabinets and island finally arrived last Tuesday. The outer cabinets are all white, and the island is gray. We've got drawers, doors, and lazy Susan's a-plenty & I couldn't be any more in love with how it all turned out. The shaker style doors look awesome, and they'll only look better when we put some bling (ahem, hardware) on them. 

Gray Shaker Style Island
White Shaker Cabinets and Farm Sink
White Shaker Cabinets and Farmhouse Sink

Countertops Are IN

I've always been a fan of concrete countertops, and had been torn between those or quartz for our kitchen. When I found out the quartz I wanted would be significantly more dough, the decision was easy. Concrete it was! 

The original plan was to have plain white-ish/light gray-ish concrete counters. That was, until I found out that the guys doing our counters could do so many badass things! I ended up giving them a marble coaster and saying "I want them to look like this!" - and they so delivered. It's truly insane the things they can do with concrete - can you tell I'm kinda impressed? To say I'm thrilled with how our counters turned out is an understatement. They look like marble, but they're way more unique, durable, low-maintenance, cool, etc, etc. I. Am. In. Love!  

Concrete Countertops Marble Look Alike
Concrete Countertops White with Gray Veining
Marble Look Alike Concrete Countertops

Guest Bathroom (Mostly) Finished

Priority number one before we move in is to have a functional bathroom (not counting the port-a potty that's still in our front yard...) so we've been busting our butts trying to get that room finished up! We planked the bottom third of the walls and painted them Benjamin Moore's Simply White. The top 2/3 we painted Benjamin Moore's Dark Harbor. 

We've got our toilet in and working, and just need to scrub the shower and put the finishing touches on our dresser-turned-vanity! 

Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor

Painted the Closet

I suddenly decided that I was dying to paint something in our house black. It's still a neutral, but it adds some draaaama and makes a statement! I started off small, and painted the bottom 2/3 of our master closet Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black. I have no regrets. #PaintItBlack

Tricorn Black Closet
Black Closet

I think Ryan's concerned I'm going to start painting the whole house black now. Not to worry - I only have plans to paint some doors and one of the office walls... so far. ;)   

Moved a Uhaul Worth of Stuff

Last Friday Ryan conned two of his oh-so-lovely co-workers into helping us move. They grabbed the Uhaul and moved over all of our big stuff like beds, dressers, and the couch. It's so nice to be able to sit on our couch again! And to have our bed over here - even if we are still sleeping on an air mattress at the townhouse currently... 

The only things we have left to move over are our day-to-day essentials like clothes and toiletries. Hoorah

Hung Curtains

We got the curtains hung in the two front rooms (and by we, I mean Ryan) and it's amazing what a difference it makes. My office feels so much fancier already. Even though they are definitely nothing fancy - a $20 curtain rod from Lowe's and $25 curtains from IKEA. ;) 

White IKEA Curtains

So that's where we're at! We're actually in the home stretch now, and should be spending the night here in a few days - we can't wait! 

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Dark Turquoise Boho Bedroom Inspiration

When it comes to decorating styles, I seem to go back and forth between wanting everything light and airy, or deep and rich. I love both styles, but definitely tend to err on the light and airy side. For our new house, I've been toying with the idea of designing our second guest bedroom with a richer palate. Specifically, deep, dark turquoise has really been calling my name! I've also been loving the bohemian style lately, and I think this color plays really well with that trend! 

When it comes to decorating styles, I seem to go back and forth between wanting everything light and airy, or deep and rich. I love both styles, but definitely tend to err on the light and airy side. For our new house, I've been toying with the idea of designing our second guest bedroom with a richer palate. Specifically, deep, dark turquoise has really been calling my name! I've also been loving the bohemian style lately, and I think this color plays really well with that trend! 

Here's a round-up of inspiration photos I've been swooning over - follow me on Pinterest for even more inspiration! 

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If I end up pulling the trigger, I'm leaning toward Benjamin Moore's Dark Harbor for the color, which is pictured in the last photo. Only time (and paint samples) will tell if I actually go through with the dark turquoise guest room! 

What do you think? Are you into that wall color?  

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White Gray and Copper Kitchen Mood Board

With our kitchen cabinets coming in sometime in the next week, our dream kitchen is getting closer to becoming a reality! I wanted to share the mood board that I put together for our white, gray, and copper kitchen. A few of the pieces we ordered have already come in, and I'm so in love! I'm sharing the sources below. 

With our kitchen cabinets coming in sometime in the next week, our dream kitchen is getting closer to becoming a reality! I wanted to share the mood board that I put together for our white, gray, and copper kitchen. A few of the pieces we ordered have already come in, and I'm so in love! I'm sharing the sources below. 


White Gray Copper Rustic Industrial Kitchen

Pendant Light // Rose Gold Faucet // GE Slate Range // Farmhouse Sink // Runner // Flooring // Cabinet Pulls // Knobs // Herb Planters // Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Moonshine


What do you think? I can't wait to see our kitchen come together in real life, and share pictures with you guys! 

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Homespo Reno - Weeks 8&9

I know I say it every week, but I can't believe we're done with week 9 of our renovation! We painted, we nailed, and we had some pretty great mail days over the past 2 weeks! So without further ado...

I know I say it every week, but I can't believe we're done with week 9 of our renovation! We painted, we nailed, and we had some pretty great mail days over the past 2 weeks! So without further ado...

Finished Installing Baseboards

We managed to get all of our new baseboards cut, placed, and nailed. Ryan did the majority of the work on this one - after a foreign object flew into my eye while I was nailing a board in our closet, I tapped out! Good times. We still have to caulk everything and then touch up the paint, but that seems to keep getting pushed down our list. Our new motto seems to be "if it doesn't have to be done before we move in - we ain't doin' it!" 

Nucore Flooring and Baseboard

Our Dining Chairs & Rug Arrived

Having packages arrive is the fun part amidst all the stress and frustration. Our dining room chairs and rug got delivered last week, and we are in loooove! Of course I had to set it all up immediately, even though we're pretty much still in a construction zone. What can I say - my patience only extends so far. 

Copper Cafe Chair Wayfair
Farmhouse Table

Painted Front Window Trim

Since I wasn't helping Ryan with baseboards after the eye fiasco, I bit the bullet and tackled the trim around our front door/windows. It was the last (ugly, poop brown) trim standing, and holy cow we can't believe what a difference painting it white made! The front looks a million times lighter, and I'm happy to have that task crossed off the list!

Benjamin Moore Simply White trim

Hung Our First Light

I swear we've been trying to hang a fixture in our house for weeks, but our efforts keep getting thwarted. It started with the fans... we were gung-ho to hang them, until we couldn't find the blades and hardware. Minor details. Next, we went to hang the closet light... but there are about 12 wires coming out where there should be 3? So until we get the electrician back in there.. no closet light for us! Then there was the overly-gigantic pendant lights I bought for the kitchen. They hung about half way to the floor...Return! Oooof!

Anyway, we finally got ONE lone light fixture hung - one of our flush mount hallway lights. And it only took us about 3 times longer than we anticipated - victory! ;)

Flush Mount Brass Gold Light

Hung Our First Door

I guess we were on a hanging roll this week, because we got our first door hung as well! Ryan successfully got one of our hall closet doors functioning, so that's one down, only about a dozen more to go! 

Worked on Guest Bathroom

You know our new motto I told you about? Well, the guest bathroom is something that has to get done before we move in. We currently have zero functioning bathrooms (unless you want to count the portapotty out front... which I totally don't!)

Ryan repaired the drywall that needed it, and we picked up the planks that we'll be covering the bottom half of the walls with. Shiplap FTW! We're hoping to make major progress on the bathroom front this weekend. 


That's what's been happening over here lately - what do you think? Are you as in love with our dining room setup as we are? Insert Heart Eyes Emoji Here! 

I'm hoping that the next progress pictures I share will have some kitchen cabinets in them! They were delayed, but are supposed to be here at the end of this week (although it's already Thursday, so I don't feel all that hopeful...) That'll be a game changer when they arrive, and I can't wait to show you! 

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Rustic Industrial Dining Room Mood Board

Now that we're in the home stretch of the renovation phase of our fixer upper, I'm getting super excited about the next phase (which just so happens to be my favorite) - decorating!

While I'm patiently (ha) waiting for the real-life decorating to begin, I'm plotting and planning and online shopping! I'm finally finished with the mood board for our dining room, and I wanted to share it with you guys. It's a bit rustic, a bit industrial, and hopefully a whole lot of comfy and cozy. I'll link to the source of each product (if I have it) below. 

Now that we're in the home stretch of the renovation phase of our fixer upper, I'm getting super excited about the next phase (which just so happens to be my favorite) - decorating!

While I'm patiently (ha) waiting for the real-life decorating to begin, I'm plotting and planning and online shopping! I'm finally finished with the mood board for our dining room, and I wanted to share it with you guys. It's a bit rustic, a bit industrial, and hopefully a whole lot of comfy and cozy. I'll link to the source of each product (if I have it) below.   


Rustic Industrial Dining Room

What do you think? What's your favorite element of our soon-to-be rustic industrial dining room?

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