Thursday, January 28, 2010

Finally moved in




So we've finally just moved in to our new home! Its been a week, a very busy week of moving in, cleaning, sorting and having a party for a certain 6 yr old. Insane, i tell ya! Wasn't planned that way, but how many things ever really go according to plan?
So here you have it, the before pics of the kitchen below, and what it looks like now. What we did:
- removed two walls to make a larger living space - open plan kitchen/dining/living
-new kitchen
-polished the floors in entire house. We were really lucky to have uncovered good quality baltic pine which doesn't creak and groan, and it came up A TREAT after polishing. I'm so in love with the floors, so child friendly (slightly more give when little bones come crashing down...frequently) and doesn't show dirt!!!
-painted just about everything - i wasn't allowed to do much myself but snuck in a few bits - love it.
-removed everything in the laundry, tiled it and put in new tub.
All the above in two months, with a very reasonable cost, and very pleased with outcome.
Best part is the yard, as you can see, some individuals seem to think its a driving range, while others are happy to chill in the hammock and keep out of mummy's way....
Still lots to do around the place, but hey, gotta have something to keep me outta trouble.

2 comments:

sarih said...

Looks gorgeous. I must say it is quite an improvement on the original. The atmosphere is so simple, beautiful, calm and homey. I love it. Congratulations!

PS. Now that it looks like you're finally settled when shall we have our next crafty playdate???

~Frooghi's~ said...

WOW, congrats hon! it's beautiful! what i wouldn't do to have those counter tops :)

~sahar