Seeing a lot of threads and posts about members buying / getting their own place.
As tuners at heart - I'm sure there are others that can't keep their home the way they purchased it. Personally - I just HAD to make it "my own", and I'm sure there are others out there too. So i thought it would be cool to collect all the thoughts and ideas into one post.
So we got the keys and 15 minutes after opening the door - we started demo. Tearing up tile and concrete, pulling off laminate and hardwood, linoleum and carpet. We also dropped a few walls and did a main floor laundry conversion.
The main floor and upper level is completely redone to our liking. Right down to new electrical outlets and light switches. The basement (soon to be Man Cave) was finished - but out-dated. I will tackle this (and the garage) once I move in LOL.
We decided to stray from the typical warm and cozy soft khaki and cream colors - and went with grey neutrals and dark floors.
Renovations have hit the one month mark now. And I'm still living at the in-laws until everything is complete. Been going to the site everyday after work - working like a psycho - 12-14 hour days, 7 days a week. We did hire contractors for the specialty jobs, but for the most part it's been myself and a few buddies.
Here's a few "Before and After pics"
We pulled off the carpeting, changed the spindles and posts and installed oak stairs and risers.
Main floor powder room got overhauled - new vanity, sink, hardware, toilet and mirror. And yes - that's wall paper.
Got rid of this useless study room and re-converted it to a main floor laundry room.
More pics to come once finishing touches are complete. Changing the floor and wall colors means changing registers and window treatments.
Looking forward to comments, suggestions, questions and ideas. Hope to see pics of your homes and renovation remodels