The bathroom is close. I didn't order the vanity as early as I should have which means I'm waiting for it to be delivered. I can't install the toilet, baseboards, sink or faucet until it comes in. I bought the paint, but haven't painted because I wanted to get the vanity and sink to make sure the colors worked together. It's a waiting game at this point. So...a new project will be started tomorrow. This isn't my average project - this is like farmhouse-table-last-summer type of project. It's big enough that I've convinced my dad to fly down and help me out for a week.
We're building a 12 foot entertainment center. Why? Because it's hasn't crossed my mind that this might be over my head...I figure with my brain combined with my dad's, we can't go wrong! He arrives tomorrow.
I've spent the last two weeks pinning photos like crazy and then drawing and redrawing plans. How tall? How wide? Drawers, doors, hardware, etc. And with all my planning, I'm confident that I have a semi-concrete plan that will continue to change with every cut of the saw!
My computer has had these images constantly on the screen.
Working with a vaulted ceiling hasn't been ideal, but it is what it is and I'm moving forward.
There's been phone calls to my dad to make sure I'm thinking through this process correctly; helping me determine what materials would work best. And tonight with a trip to Home Depot, these plans are finally coming in handy. I had it mapped out how many sheets I needed of what material and how many lineal feet I needed. I was a little giddy as I swiped the card and all that wood was mine. It's going to be a long and tiring week and it'll take twice as long as I anticipate, but I'm still as excited as can be.
I hope you post lots of pictures and info on how you build it. I'd like to do some built-ins too someday.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Would you ever do a post with a little more info on how you create all the fabulous graphics that you do? ex. software you use, tools, etc.?
ReplyDeleteI design most everything in Illustrator CS6. If you've never used the program it can be a little overwhelming, but I tell you it is one of the most valuable skill sets I have. I use that program to design announcement/invitations, map out rooms and walls for remodeling projects, quotes for my walls....the list could go on, I spend a lot of time in that program.
DeleteI measure out rooms and walls and build a document to scale. That allows me to draw (to scale) how frames will look on my wall or how large furniture will be in a room. Hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions.
I'm excited to watch it all come together!! Love your style and confidence in taking on your DIY projects!!
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