The Master Bedroom Plan

I had hoped to get started on building a fireplace mantel this week, but that project turned into trying to figure out how to relocate the TV to redoing all the wiring to replacing the entire fireplace surround to rearranging the whole living room and getting new furniture... and I got overwhelmed. So I'm going to ignore it for a while until we can come up with a good solution (I'm hoping the answer will magically reveal itself to me but no luck so far...)<br /><br />In the meantime, let's focus on our master bedroom! I've drawn up this handy plan as a guide...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpDY64qcSpnH0gYhkGz0irGM0shBpuMfsJgLEwosVMFXTrRr-kZHFsuLhx7J_5lAgC2Y6MA3KbAyMbjVreTWXMfOIPg2qAwT2NQkWEBT-q_kWu6rWmkNrvZZ09r6p-3MNghR8gC1f6MCo/s1600/Plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpDY64qcSpnH0gYhkGz0irGM0shBpuMfsJgLEwosVMFXTrRr-kZHFsuLhx7J_5lAgC2Y6MA3KbAyMbjVreTWXMfOIPg2qAwT2NQkWEBT-q_kWu6rWmkNrvZZ09r6p-3MNghR8gC1f6MCo/s1600/Plan.jpg" /></a></div><br />Now, most of what you see above aren't the exact pieces/colors I plan to use, they're just representations of similar pieces I hope to find.<br /><br />Here's what the room looks like right this second:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYAYfGbFFlzb55nfRkSqDG_FPY-Zpf4zmz3U2x8b9ai2LYf7hnQSO5PMeRkZboHiarbhCWg1YAbB_2RoiE0bhgx0XNh7owUDFWSyyYEj61KEjiXVV5Y1U-XxaZ-Fc_yo3nCqS6S29lfj9/s1600/IMG_3518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYAYfGbFFlzb55nfRkSqDG_FPY-Zpf4zmz3U2x8b9ai2LYf7hnQSO5PMeRkZboHiarbhCWg1YAbB_2RoiE0bhgx0XNh7owUDFWSyyYEj61KEjiXVV5Y1U-XxaZ-Fc_yo3nCqS6S29lfj9/s1600/IMG_3518.jpg" /></a></div><br />I've only posted pics of this room once or twice–since then we've (temporarily) hung <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-upholstered-tufted-headboard.html">the headboard</a> and added bedside lamps.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Xorw3MfOYO-xDJopgrEJ5qbH820U92Xhz8d7tGV7z1d19o7B_RBCRMycsf-AIWGau8UmlggtFgX15fTmRHkja2UMd1XSUhZochudT2EMhCGGzStzHqS0Z982GvrbAM_lsTfOx3ALLeLB/s1600/IMG_3520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Xorw3MfOYO-xDJopgrEJ5qbH820U92Xhz8d7tGV7z1d19o7B_RBCRMycsf-AIWGau8UmlggtFgX15fTmRHkja2UMd1XSUhZochudT2EMhCGGzStzHqS0Z982GvrbAM_lsTfOx3ALLeLB/s1600/IMG_3520.jpg" /></a></div><br />Excuse the sloppiness, I clearly didn't style it for you guys (sorry).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLXmQWH2fEHxWxhO8UTVihiHqYZyloznZfOO0wKm30bBpsWAqweI69oazWroftgd2ISw-d2LcI7KXtN5B6p05iiXzZUWj6yYmHB35U7Ig7-BSUY-ThIQHhqbw22YvjEEAFcv-EndB5Tlk/s1600/IMG_3521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLXmQWH2fEHxWxhO8UTVihiHqYZyloznZfOO0wKm30bBpsWAqweI69oazWroftgd2ISw-d2LcI7KXtN5B6p05iiXzZUWj6yYmHB35U7Ig7-BSUY-ThIQHhqbw22YvjEEAFcv-EndB5Tlk/s1600/IMG_3521.jpg" /></a></div><br />The only thing we did to the space was add flooring and furniture. That's it. Even the old owner's green high-water curtains are still up.<br /><br />I've given a lot of thought to this space and I can't wait to get started. I think it will be a contender with the kitchen as my favorite room in the house (or ever).<br /><br />Ready for the breakdown?<br /><br />First let me show you my favorite inspiration photo from The Nester. I can't stop staring at it.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/18/94/59/189459227c27d3b29ed8350f1ad1bdb7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/18/94/59/189459227c27d3b29ed8350f1ad1bdb7.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381327970/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The cozy feeling you get from this photo and rich muted tones—that's what I'm hoping to recreate.<br /><br />Let's start with the back wall:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFcquKE1lc6qlaWUELzYRTTnZlyBsQi2_bJFG-CLrUAoi7moHslxfYcLJvdZy_eQXSqWmFJ4f_lQPjj7BOiTzx8rvLFTpZFvzHOCU87Bv-vScpzXiqXAVUYbZXnAQt0RHMEVmdhi9pzLG/s1600/IMG_3526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFcquKE1lc6qlaWUELzYRTTnZlyBsQi2_bJFG-CLrUAoi7moHslxfYcLJvdZy_eQXSqWmFJ4f_lQPjj7BOiTzx8rvLFTpZFvzHOCU87Bv-vScpzXiqXAVUYbZXnAQt0RHMEVmdhi9pzLG/s1600/IMG_3526.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I bought two Pax wardrobes from Ikea which will flank the bed:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/pax-wardrobe-with--doors__50109_PE146071_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/pax-wardrobe-with--doors__50109_PE146071_S4.JPG" /></a></div><br />They'll reach the ceiling and I'll make them look built in with trim/molding. I also plan to do some sort of treatment to the doors (mirrors, panels, paintable wallpaper? haven't fully decided).<br /><br />I'm ditching the nightstands and going with wood crates mounted to the insides of the wardrobe (there's just enough room, and it will be perfect to stash our stuff without taking up floor space). I may DIY these, or just stain the Joann's crates like I did in <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/studio-updates-rustic-crate-storage.html">the studio</a>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40RbTk3hFhIOaYKETn-bZGHQ56uzYxSXF_u2-5GM0YsZ0ZBIqvfk5tTPoiHsVgCjaUI3U-_00y_OWtUOZi4fWMsIEndEmfqGpiUxj3R0fG9uu103VFpP_CscMJX9x3uE95qPAdidIIGCe/s1600/IMG_3273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40RbTk3hFhIOaYKETn-bZGHQ56uzYxSXF_u2-5GM0YsZ0ZBIqvfk5tTPoiHsVgCjaUI3U-_00y_OWtUOZi4fWMsIEndEmfqGpiUxj3R0fG9uu103VFpP_CscMJX9x3uE95qPAdidIIGCe/s1600/IMG_3273.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Or who knows, maybe I'll even use woven baskets.<br /><br />Also mounted to the inside of the wardrobes above the crates will be these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Accordion-Arm-Wall-Lamp/dp/B00FDKK9P8/?ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_8">fun accordion lights</a> I bought a few months ago:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41siVrqb6yL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41siVrqb6yL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />On the back wall in between the wardrobes I'll be using up the last of my tongue and groove planks and painting them dark gray (the same color as I used in the studio):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Dsnk67KUW-L9no6MVcJMQdtDCoyMnSjgN1Z6xNxlyG3wvl0gwT9eVhIYECCMpic1JfxBlZ6RVMSvUdsfiU7iL05KMycE85RIf-WKOoYXbLy2Pl7NH5Lz_HQUxibvPM8OFguYaoYlFvha/s1600/IMG_1628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Dsnk67KUW-L9no6MVcJMQdtDCoyMnSjgN1Z6xNxlyG3wvl0gwT9eVhIYECCMpic1JfxBlZ6RVMSvUdsfiU7iL05KMycE85RIf-WKOoYXbLy2Pl7NH5Lz_HQUxibvPM8OFguYaoYlFvha/s1600/IMG_1628.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Now let's move to the window wall:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8TC-f2q_wS4CqF1RcotHdGs6yGtRcXUaCkyO45eFmn9SuV27dubHOswFtwrtBOfcDofBBy_1ys8hG7oWbpjfYo0Fy_KHV1GwtD2tjU9AHXLF7DT0YV2daImFwdIHn1RFzftm2twl9vhyphenhyphen/s1600/IMG_3519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8TC-f2q_wS4CqF1RcotHdGs6yGtRcXUaCkyO45eFmn9SuV27dubHOswFtwrtBOfcDofBBy_1ys8hG7oWbpjfYo0Fy_KHV1GwtD2tjU9AHXLF7DT0YV2daImFwdIHn1RFzftm2twl9vhyphenhyphen/s1600/IMG_3519.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Of course I plan to swap the curtains, and also add bamboo blinds. Not sure about the color/pattern yet—we'll have to see how it unfolds. Below the window I'm picturing a comfy little chaise or settee...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn3.volusion.com/axvce.kldsn/v/vspfiles/photos/TCLVW-2T.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn3.volusion.com/axvce.kldsn/v/vspfiles/photos/TCLVW-2T.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.uptowncountryhome.com/Tufted-Chaise-Lounge-p/tclvw.htm"><i>Source</i></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Except all the ones I like are either really expensive or too deep (I only have a couple feet to work with). There's still upholstery foam leftover from our kitchen bench seats so I may just end up making something. Or just buy two chairs and call it a day.<br /><br />I'll probably end up painting that wall a barely-there light gray.<br /><br />Next to the sitting area I'll add a small side table and this lamp (which currently stands in the living room):<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/cb/16/19cb16dacae079708b9263673c092dcf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/19/cb/16/19cb16dacae079708b9263673c092dcf.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381408697/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />And if there's room on the right side of the curtains I'll hang some framed art.<br /><br />Now for the next wall...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFM97ewUbYucfOmblZU7XfxMVk2hNMllfp1oygGy57hrVG2ooZt0SPaOySQ2Ofs3k2vMbacolEHjvdx6zDEA_sXZWmJNbed8c8ONRrUlzENrCkKW-4518m9NwCzXBtwa2FRdg5F8QHl5GU/s1600/IMG_3522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFM97ewUbYucfOmblZU7XfxMVk2hNMllfp1oygGy57hrVG2ooZt0SPaOySQ2Ofs3k2vMbacolEHjvdx6zDEA_sXZWmJNbed8c8ONRrUlzENrCkKW-4518m9NwCzXBtwa2FRdg5F8QHl5GU/s1600/IMG_3522.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I plan to try out a new molding treatment—square panels painted in a deep gray:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8e/54/79/8e547986d0a94a0d1665ae769c0aeeb2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8e/54/79/8e547986d0a94a0d1665ae769c0aeeb2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381047085/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I think I'll make them actual squares though, like this (but on a larger scale):<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a6/df/1b/a6df1bfc795a459fc8c4855a426a445f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a6/df/1b/a6df1bfc795a459fc8c4855a426a445f.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381408580/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I also plan to replace the white Hemnes dresser with something wood and more vintage...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://img0.etsystatic.com/044/0/8166998/il_570xN.508527934_g5hi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/044/0/8166998/il_570xN.508527934_g5hi.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164589361/hold-for-melissa-leyva-gorgeous-solid?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I'm having a hard time finding anything remotely similar on local thrift sites and stores, so I may be waiting for a while (or end up spending quite a bit). It will be worth it though.<br /><br />I'm also thinking about refacing my Ikea mirror with a wood treatment (maybe stained plywood strips?)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLXmQWH2fEHxWxhO8UTVihiHqYZyloznZfOO0wKm30bBpsWAqweI69oazWroftgd2ISw-d2LcI7KXtN5B6p05iiXzZUWj6yYmHB35U7Ig7-BSUY-ThIQHhqbw22YvjEEAFcv-EndB5Tlk/s1600/IMG_3521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLXmQWH2fEHxWxhO8UTVihiHqYZyloznZfOO0wKm30bBpsWAqweI69oazWroftgd2ISw-d2LcI7KXtN5B6p05iiXzZUWj6yYmHB35U7Ig7-BSUY-ThIQHhqbw22YvjEEAFcv-EndB5Tlk/s1600/IMG_3521.jpg" /></a></div><br />And moving it to another wall, because in that corner I'd <i>love</i> a fireplace...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/22/32/88/2232884ad47a15cc0aab63a9af5d4508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/22/32/88/2232884ad47a15cc0aab63a9af5d4508.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381369562/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />So romantic. It wouldn't be an actual built in fireplace though of course... just one of these electric guys:<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQpgFO7FL_kBKmcj-UFw39QZjRwY46ut3-f4Ij00QjFlQru002xnkS_aXJlEkI8N-cDcidF4hG&usqp=CAY" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQpgFO7FL_kBKmcj-UFw39QZjRwY46ut3-f4Ij00QjFlQru002xnkS_aXJlEkI8N-cDcidF4hG&usqp=CAY" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.compactappliance.com/real-flame-porter-electric-fireplace-mantel/7730E-W.html?mtcpromotion=PLA%3EAir_Quality%3EFireplaces%3EGel_Fireplaces%3E7730E-W&src=SHOPPING&kpid=7730E-W&CAWELAID=120128510000031580&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CJLYuc3u4L4CFQmDfgodJrEAKw">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The TV will stay, so I plan to frame and hang a few pieces of art on the wall surrounding it.<br /><br />And now for the last wall...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3-FwT2EGL93bteyHkfejb9Ji5kX1Kecf_qSuDxeACoohBxW9j2Z6_zFy9m1Pzd43XxcGtdqK2fMMOoEDGxcUTIAW6quEAtRn_-PHpVUN_2tPG2zCKAaHTtmME0fLG_SNcnMiSK4E9JT6/s1600/IMG_3523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3-FwT2EGL93bteyHkfejb9Ji5kX1Kecf_qSuDxeACoohBxW9j2Z6_zFy9m1Pzd43XxcGtdqK2fMMOoEDGxcUTIAW6quEAtRn_-PHpVUN_2tPG2zCKAaHTtmME0fLG_SNcnMiSK4E9JT6/s1600/IMG_3523.jpg" /></a></div><br />From left to right, we've got a linen closet, the bathroom, and the main closet. When we do our big bathroom remodel I plan to get rid of the linen closet and bathroom doors (we're gutting/rearranging the whole space), but for now they will stay as is and I have some artwork in mind to hang in the empty space between the two doors (or the mirror will go there once we get the fireplace in, whichever comes first).<br /><br />But eventually, I'd love to add a sliding barn door over where the current closet is...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/48/91/274891987c61d44d42d72d3d9ddfabe9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/27/48/91/274891987c61d44d42d72d3d9ddfabe9.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381333230/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />That might have to wait until the bathroom remodel though, not sure yet.<br /><br />And for the floors—I plan to get a large natural woven rug (at least 9x12"). I'm waiting for a good sale at Rugs USA before I pull the trigger... I might just go with my old favorite, the <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-chunky-loop/bleached/200NCCL01-P.html">Maui Chunky Loop</a>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/23/57/a6/2357a69d465880fe715e5063bc232d03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/23/57/a6/2357a69d465880fe715e5063bc232d03.jpg" /></a></div><br />Layered on top, there will be a plush sheepskin rug on either side of the bed:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/cd/3f/76/cd3f7637f49022b2b99fb5f692984de3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/cd/3f/76/cd3f7637f49022b2b99fb5f692984de3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381408848/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />And as for the ceiling... a sparkly chandelier is definitely in order.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/62/a3/4362a3ecb6767719ddd9ec053d1e6375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/62/a3/4362a3ecb6767719ddd9ec053d1e6375.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381408882/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'd also love to try a ceiling treatment. I'm leaning towards the <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/02/kitchen-chronicles-diy-wood-beams.html">DIY wood beams</a> we made for the kitchen (probably without the planks):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlu1DDy5I6N-5zEuOmWxD9GW89NrsyWCw_RBs39qWUFY1H6BDv2WsPzxEfBH65Y_pSJl9bwGd1-HKsJshqtEEu5tbQAKNY_Oa41RxgnBoIGVkBgXKmC0ptwnZQHDBTzp0ShlGheF3WJ4-/s1600/IMG_1745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrlu1DDy5I6N-5zEuOmWxD9GW89NrsyWCw_RBs39qWUFY1H6BDv2WsPzxEfBH65Y_pSJl9bwGd1-HKsJshqtEEu5tbQAKNY_Oa41RxgnBoIGVkBgXKmC0ptwnZQHDBTzp0ShlGheF3WJ4-/s1600/IMG_1745.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Or maybe I'll do some sort of wallpaper? Or just paint it a solid color? I think it just needs <i>some</i>thing. Any good ideas?<br /><br /><br />Here's some final bits of bedroom Pinspiration I've been drooling over...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/90/9e/7d/909e7d93171bb504d671533b6eec3824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/90/9e/7d/909e7d93171bb504d671533b6eec3824.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381406131/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b0/c7/70/b0c770a75ab9b5784da1139b0bcd4f56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b0/c7/70/b0c770a75ab9b5784da1139b0bcd4f56.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381364350/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/8f/8c/3f8f8c021da497041880a94e7625169e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3f/8f/8c/3f8f8c021da497041880a94e7625169e.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662381061416/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/9f/71/1c9f716fe458c7060eed0d004f4258c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/9f/71/1c9f716fe458c7060eed0d004f4258c9.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662380622023/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/da/e6/85/dae6851c7b8e311e99ff759796fd8deb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/da/e6/85/dae6851c7b8e311e99ff759796fd8deb.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662380617860/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/34/49/bd3449294ebd79a0dc600448b4522163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/34/49/bd3449294ebd79a0dc600448b4522163.jpg" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/152207662380600574/">Source</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><i>(there's a lot more where of where that came from on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jennasuedesign/">my Pinterest!</a>)</i><br /><i><br /></i><br />Keep in mind these plans are more of a guideline... things may change a bit once we really get into it (that's usually inevitable with any transformation). But either way, as long as we end up with a cozy space, I'll be happy.<br /><br />If we don't come up with a game plan for our fireplace in the next few days, I think we'll go ahead and get started on the bedroom. First up is installing the wardrobes—so that's what you have to look forward to next week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />

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Foyer Update: DIY Salvaged Door

About five weekends ago I did a little <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/foyer-update-reveal.html">foyer makeover</a> but there were a couple things missing. This past weekend I was finally able to tackle them and I'm <i>so</i> happy with the results...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErJDO73Kih_w-gwC9gMyaHEMkFz-3PMqa0-atYQT5h1PUYc5DY48hG9d7JEFkRXMFYZrDTjMiLLzoUlJ28osdZoT3MfsoIRDeOf-BGHh3CVIsAe8tGpDza_tl8eJyOPgPI8v0W2iO7Z5S/s1600/IMG_3511-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErJDO73Kih_w-gwC9gMyaHEMkFz-3PMqa0-atYQT5h1PUYc5DY48hG9d7JEFkRXMFYZrDTjMiLLzoUlJ28osdZoT3MfsoIRDeOf-BGHh3CVIsAe8tGpDza_tl8eJyOPgPI8v0W2iO7Z5S/s1600/IMG_3511-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />I couldn't help but share a little preview on my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/orPes0PQ1y/#">instagram</a> while staining it on Saturday...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10401788_659807610765848_2132374818_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10401788_659807610765848_2132374818_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />But first let's stop and rewind.<br /><br />Here's the best before photo I found...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3o5XdWrd_7Z1mFsJkz63X8dds3q-nDPn4Ap-rTLPtO6Mnl4MMSSW_fHP1xy0vhtxeu685bIBAJP6iX73edr0mV-a4xwzlQovHBDZpo3TyKsGqN2s0BdrMEmRXs9BCUUbo-MAXO6oQNIoN/s1600/IMG_3070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3o5XdWrd_7Z1mFsJkz63X8dds3q-nDPn4Ap-rTLPtO6Mnl4MMSSW_fHP1xy0vhtxeu685bIBAJP6iX73edr0mV-a4xwzlQovHBDZpo3TyKsGqN2s0BdrMEmRXs9BCUUbo-MAXO6oQNIoN/s1600/IMG_3070.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sadly I forgot to take a pic of the old light. It was just a very non-descript, round white plastic flush mount box. Nothing special at all.<br /><br />I wanted to bring a little "oomph" to the space so I found this cool pendant lantern at <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/four-sided+glass+hanging+pendant+lantern.do?&refType=&from=Search">World Market</a>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ii.worldmarket.com/fcgi-bin/iipsrv.fcgi?FIF=/images/worldmarket/source/36976_XXX_v1.tif&wid=2000&cvt=jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ii.worldmarket.com/fcgi-bin/iipsrv.fcgi?FIF=/images/worldmarket/source/36976_XXX_v1.tif&wid=2000&cvt=jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />For $99, I was sold.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNA26LlVb17eCF8P4BSk7VjuBBXPuLZHk_fByr2ENPwzEYkUOTZVYn997edYNXRkP6bEQiU8hTWheCCoPrN8DTWe3yKi2-4IENhaSWBdY4f8pCYTHF49H4lUHeME_1bOR1KljsmEPCTbj/s1600/IMG_3443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNA26LlVb17eCF8P4BSk7VjuBBXPuLZHk_fByr2ENPwzEYkUOTZVYn997edYNXRkP6bEQiU8hTWheCCoPrN8DTWe3yKi2-4IENhaSWBdY4f8pCYTHF49H4lUHeME_1bOR1KljsmEPCTbj/s1600/IMG_3443.jpg" /></a></div><br />It included a long chain which we couldn't use since we have standard 8' ceilings and were worried about tall people bumping into it, so we removed the links to hang it as high as possible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn-9y9GSZXwBU8kSTHxjPzYErJBk1EI8WKnMIZYFbtFSXe8IpTLcPCHS8gK-LiMic2TaX2sVeWbFl64NruvrRdsHuoMAcdXOTiM7vDCYyePpW6H2y_Kio1W7BE2MbcdPN2nxPJfLrez6-/s1600/IMG_3445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn-9y9GSZXwBU8kSTHxjPzYErJBk1EI8WKnMIZYFbtFSXe8IpTLcPCHS8gK-LiMic2TaX2sVeWbFl64NruvrRdsHuoMAcdXOTiM7vDCYyePpW6H2y_Kio1W7BE2MbcdPN2nxPJfLrez6-/s1600/IMG_3445.jpg" /></a></div><br />I love it so much.<br /><br />That was easy enough.... next up came the real challenge: making this door look like an old salvaged wood door. There's not a lot of sources for real vintage doors around here, and the ones I do find are either not the right size or style, or would need too many mods to fit, or they're just too expensive.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGvO8IKmfrAJyhXbDLOznHp_iPrAcE89ZcZfKCaHsm-4Tu_OiyXlmngHj_YKrJpP1VbruUNbif4uAPNCsrjsk8UZDU_IM63O9-LVLGnfgJrWojISiv8Z9uaYVHwIs_Ms9sTqgbmRVcFel/s1600/IMG_3157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGvO8IKmfrAJyhXbDLOznHp_iPrAcE89ZcZfKCaHsm-4Tu_OiyXlmngHj_YKrJpP1VbruUNbif4uAPNCsrjsk8UZDU_IM63O9-LVLGnfgJrWojISiv8Z9uaYVHwIs_Ms9sTqgbmRVcFel/s1600/IMG_3157.jpg" /></a></div><br />The existing door was one of those cheap-o hollow core synthetic wood deals... and it was pretty beat up.<br /><br />You can really see the fake wood grain texture here...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7Lv4oKsM_9kO-IO3y523L75o4Ts9ISMsxAiunhvu5XP4WAvR76xXx5rbfx1sedTWjiSuTz5MGEH_vC88e63bhL5d5-dYZc16g-ZM07BO-BZKucK8YtimhDF9s_gn3eBm5XgjgZoSsBiF/s1600/IMG_3447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7Lv4oKsM_9kO-IO3y523L75o4Ts9ISMsxAiunhvu5XP4WAvR76xXx5rbfx1sedTWjiSuTz5MGEH_vC88e63bhL5d5-dYZc16g-ZM07BO-BZKucK8YtimhDF9s_gn3eBm5XgjgZoSsBiF/s1600/IMG_3447.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you have one of those old school plain wood doors it would be ideal for this project, assuming you could sand down the stain a bit. Because mine wasn't real wood, unfortunately I couldn't strip & sand the paint off. That meant I had to face my worst nightmare again... wood veneer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSk0u832tlflfkacxCqM30-wnMXQm0JKiXcYUbC5PuZMCmwkeTbLXfCRCsrVJbtMVkKeqMawKCmBOoYf-7HkTnGcI7Yirdzxy1u_gv5_eGCzlmfUaOQ0Bo23P1dAMr5YfmCzT5oUVqPMW/s1600/IMG_3450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSk0u832tlflfkacxCqM30-wnMXQm0JKiXcYUbC5PuZMCmwkeTbLXfCRCsrVJbtMVkKeqMawKCmBOoYf-7HkTnGcI7Yirdzxy1u_gv5_eGCzlmfUaOQ0Bo23P1dAMr5YfmCzT5oUVqPMW/s1600/IMG_3450.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you saw my post about <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/studio-updates-rustic-crate-storage.html">my first attempt at this</a>, you'll understand why I hate it so much. Although to be fair, it's the contact cement I hate—not the veneer.<br /><br />But I was determined to make it work this time. I bought the same 2x8' sheets as I did last time (from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Veneer-Maple-Paper-Backer/dp/B0009V307A/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1400718189&sr=8-9&keywords=wood%20veneer&tag=vglnkc4712-20">Amazon</a>) for a total of $70 (this project isn't exactly cheap if you don't have wood doors to start with).<br /><br />Fortunately, I only needed veneer in the centers of the door so there was minimal cutting involved. I just trimmed the length with a sharp utility knife (it didn't have to be exact at all since the edges would be covered by wood).<br /><br />This time I used a LOT of contact cement. Two solid coats.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-s2XI6bQF7jD1PGSih-_O8CxXDbEjuziLKbj6b3HvJ0Ignqhb3x2cvEl9v9v11p3nvo7Rk2npS9hhrbqPbPNHwO5hqnSpa-YvA73eGdSAF42ZMo7Cyx_8RHEO0rTnG6maNvCEYfYZEO6/s1600/IMG_3452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-s2XI6bQF7jD1PGSih-_O8CxXDbEjuziLKbj6b3HvJ0Ignqhb3x2cvEl9v9v11p3nvo7Rk2npS9hhrbqPbPNHwO5hqnSpa-YvA73eGdSAF42ZMo7Cyx_8RHEO0rTnG6maNvCEYfYZEO6/s1600/IMG_3452.jpg" /></a></div><br />And I waited 20 minutes before applying the veneer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqHry7sNRWq00r0Zd-kDoOFytnFRUuFFOL7LunlG1Tp-GVkrpZODUAHXzMOSJSR6HzTpu948kPRm4Ma4SQijfwF5jzP1buO9364PP1El3P-BZw-xC0pnMv3sh81wtZEeF-8jGycgtdMb9/s1600/IMG_3455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqHry7sNRWq00r0Zd-kDoOFytnFRUuFFOL7LunlG1Tp-GVkrpZODUAHXzMOSJSR6HzTpu948kPRm4Ma4SQijfwF5jzP1buO9364PP1El3P-BZw-xC0pnMv3sh81wtZEeF-8jGycgtdMb9/s1600/IMG_3455.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And it worked.<br /><br />I thought I was going to have to veneer the inside edge, but I started sanding and realized this piece was actually real wood (score!) So I just stripped & sanded the paint off.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq3RVURZTiTdy_lVHbYEc2qnodsgaLCOhxK4kZcaxbog150GstclblhKiRfDal8GmrtyijliLMZ-xDHZtcwN08mEVe3DNVK6FeCU4vKW104Oo6e1R4QyFXHy-tRD32egx_Jg917c6Y9de/s1600/IMG_3456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNq3RVURZTiTdy_lVHbYEc2qnodsgaLCOhxK4kZcaxbog150GstclblhKiRfDal8GmrtyijliLMZ-xDHZtcwN08mEVe3DNVK6FeCU4vKW104Oo6e1R4QyFXHy-tRD32egx_Jg917c6Y9de/s1600/IMG_3456.jpg" /></a></div><br />After veneering both sides, I brought the door inside of the house to adjust to the climate. On my last attempt, my table had sat in the garage for 2 days and after I brought it inside it was ruined, so the temperature shift definitely had something to do with it. I thought if I brought it inside right away, it would have a chance.<br /><br />That evening around midnight, I checked on it and was horrified to see that it had started bubbling! Not as bad as my console table, but still... I was so bummed. I smoothed it down as best as I could and called it a night, expecting to see the bubbles come back by morning. But surprisingly... I woke up and it was completely smooth.<br /><br />Not sure what happened there, but I didn't want to take any more chances so I decided to finish this project inside...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvMciqOM5IX7EFKf4a0FaHkiLLQnbw-2YOHb53xfBHBFrWySOr_pZo_PDBeCPXPXrDxBOZTTWqGWBlu42ejbnvkhIjhxi62ruZG3Kzusb60MgCgVPZOf6PWoDpNCFqrFSmRHvWMz15AV_/s1600/IMG_3460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvMciqOM5IX7EFKf4a0FaHkiLLQnbw-2YOHb53xfBHBFrWySOr_pZo_PDBeCPXPXrDxBOZTTWqGWBlu42ejbnvkhIjhxi62ruZG3Kzusb60MgCgVPZOf6PWoDpNCFqrFSmRHvWMz15AV_/s1600/IMG_3460.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Back in the garage, I had plywood strips cut to 4". I bought a sheet of cabinet grade plywood at Lowe's ($30) and had them cut it for me. I would have done it myself, but the sheet was too big to fit in my car so I let them do it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRfkt6450Gew_tj9zk8ueHAdKMJd6pgH_iFuVitr3QScoA5OU3SDh-R4A-i2yW15UR0OVdS8n_YeYsSD_K95HisWK8maVd8D7cv5F_4nFUDls8GyG_nZZ3ABDgG8WhiSpPxXf2J9u5P9_/s1600/IMG_3458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRfkt6450Gew_tj9zk8ueHAdKMJd6pgH_iFuVitr3QScoA5OU3SDh-R4A-i2yW15UR0OVdS8n_YeYsSD_K95HisWK8maVd8D7cv5F_4nFUDls8GyG_nZZ3ABDgG8WhiSpPxXf2J9u5P9_/s1600/IMG_3458.jpg" /></a></div><br />Let me tell you... those workers don't care about your project as much as you do, so they're just going to run your board through the cutter as fast as they can and you're going to end up with a lot of crooked pieces.<br /><br />I only needed about 7-8 boards, so I set aside the straightest ones to use for this project.<br /><br />I started with one of the vertical pieces that ran along the outside edge where the door handle would be. After cutting the length to size, I traced inside the door hole and used an arbor around the same size to cut it out:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuK044LQONwq4X72EZk1_kmbiY7arXrE85O46iRB_VpMKzlUWpiB3-FNYzJj2CzCZveo4ub6NMno1Kmk9c5xXTdS-yFjQyL_e-uJSr6zWjZA6wvlZrC_qMhnFqkj9nuDc4d4nOVzaaJPz/s1600/IMG_3461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuK044LQONwq4X72EZk1_kmbiY7arXrE85O46iRB_VpMKzlUWpiB3-FNYzJj2CzCZveo4ub6NMno1Kmk9c5xXTdS-yFjQyL_e-uJSr6zWjZA6wvlZrC_qMhnFqkj9nuDc4d4nOVzaaJPz/s1600/IMG_3461.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I lined it back up on the door and used 1" finishing nails every several inches to attach my piece:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6rfXy_MOrBSVK4CNManqyBAZwW4kWo-aseI49ocqk3mEQ96xy3ZZHCSBn1H0R8qO3uxOXC8RqyeD0xlHD0A__aczEArQ10R-4FnVaM-EVlq2ESxNjfDiv8IYvHptkXi1ZZqvIw5Y_hfM/s1600/IMG_3462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6rfXy_MOrBSVK4CNManqyBAZwW4kWo-aseI49ocqk3mEQ96xy3ZZHCSBn1H0R8qO3uxOXC8RqyeD0xlHD0A__aczEArQ10R-4FnVaM-EVlq2ESxNjfDiv8IYvHptkXi1ZZqvIw5Y_hfM/s1600/IMG_3462.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And the first piece was on!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRkrdOrF2JpQIqzNPwpSZ0uGVMjZyb6FoEnNignjd0c-LwgfJ6lYESSClDklA1-Wd6pReUTygc18QOEcFJPX45LdjHOeAJwuBCFYHbr3e92YxBmpi23Ol2Tqcp0FWFeYR-I_s0RRLxhf8/s1600/IMG_3464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRkrdOrF2JpQIqzNPwpSZ0uGVMjZyb6FoEnNignjd0c-LwgfJ6lYESSClDklA1-Wd6pReUTygc18QOEcFJPX45LdjHOeAJwuBCFYHbr3e92YxBmpi23Ol2Tqcp0FWFeYR-I_s0RRLxhf8/s1600/IMG_3464.jpg" /></a></div><br />Up went the next one...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQol5vwixrcKxOH8ebDfdR9ehgCbFz8nB8_sahu1H5_3rOF5CcdDtD8d-azsLNkaa5BIaKXMeZat3bFvWFb1Z9mQ0G5K24jYb3DLC9i_Qy0pVejBiuOWX1ajrfL7AI6-xvE1qPrrkzpc98/s1600/IMG_3465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQol5vwixrcKxOH8ebDfdR9ehgCbFz8nB8_sahu1H5_3rOF5CcdDtD8d-azsLNkaa5BIaKXMeZat3bFvWFb1Z9mQ0G5K24jYb3DLC9i_Qy0pVejBiuOWX1ajrfL7AI6-xvE1qPrrkzpc98/s1600/IMG_3465.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Then I measured and cut my horizontal strips. I went with 6 which appears to be standard for old doors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh0x_y-A_IjtFhsrZUHKU9Sjt_uhKxI-Qkl3MypkTz2rvG_ud722j21ffDlyvh4AkoprO1qF3yTyi8GFJBJbdC3YZP5g5uYlDoJ8imOxYL_2WixNW8vYiz_dskw10C2sz_uLanuZuQDsh/s1600/IMG_3466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDh0x_y-A_IjtFhsrZUHKU9Sjt_uhKxI-Qkl3MypkTz2rvG_ud722j21ffDlyvh4AkoprO1qF3yTyi8GFJBJbdC3YZP5g5uYlDoJ8imOxYL_2WixNW8vYiz_dskw10C2sz_uLanuZuQDsh/s1600/IMG_3466.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I flipped it over and repeated the process:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-9TSj7CgyPNpJfReWH16b9IvwxLOcDVajq4BnBLVFt5U2K6DvhOHT2DC7h8b76Wpi0aRE4f-tKCHVsAKQsDRWLuJm-LoDYra9GdjAvRyDR__HIAclDnhBhiFBBagKOt_KLgErrd0feUZ/s1600/IMG_3467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-9TSj7CgyPNpJfReWH16b9IvwxLOcDVajq4BnBLVFt5U2K6DvhOHT2DC7h8b76Wpi0aRE4f-tKCHVsAKQsDRWLuJm-LoDYra9GdjAvRyDR__HIAclDnhBhiFBBagKOt_KLgErrd0feUZ/s1600/IMG_3467.jpg" /></a></div><br />And finally, it was time for stain.<br /><br />I used a blend of Minwax's Dark Walnut combined with touches of Rustoleum's Driftwood and Weathered Gray. There was no real method to this... I just dipped my sponge in and spread it around however I thought looked best. I intended for it to look weathered so I wasn't aiming for perfection.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE_UR7Jyto83p_TdAPdJ97D-SosaIXKvpm-oz7aBKKPKMiUNiHFChq6jCC-NifLqXaV8kz71nZWFjle3SbAVTQ3VXVFMYCJkBHC5cowj6ZROXzIeAw7HQZ4WQnlaWTF3_F1-gHPtYeB2P/s1600/IMG_3470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUE_UR7Jyto83p_TdAPdJ97D-SosaIXKvpm-oz7aBKKPKMiUNiHFChq6jCC-NifLqXaV8kz71nZWFjle3SbAVTQ3VXVFMYCJkBHC5cowj6ZROXzIeAw7HQZ4WQnlaWTF3_F1-gHPtYeB2P/s1600/IMG_3470.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I took some 60 grit sandpaper and roughed it up until I was happy with the results.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx995caf5Hrsc3hN8oYXKkjOgm7z88ZoaD1Ejasc88Ng-_LB4pjkBR5Sj8k-Kp1YbBzMPliTZ4rnKVEr8ZCD1dkId6tTmKCyGW-pgK-9367NX5q4AsKRaet6xIAa53rRbV0w6QrRPjjcAd/s1600/IMG_3471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx995caf5Hrsc3hN8oYXKkjOgm7z88ZoaD1Ejasc88Ng-_LB4pjkBR5Sj8k-Kp1YbBzMPliTZ4rnKVEr8ZCD1dkId6tTmKCyGW-pgK-9367NX5q4AsKRaet6xIAa53rRbV0w6QrRPjjcAd/s1600/IMG_3471.jpg" /></a></div><br />Before rehanging it, we had to deal with this door casing. Because I made the door wider, these inside pieces of trim had to be pushed back so the door would latch properly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxk_7o_1uqR5Axdc749tiE662UzxRtVQ1EGbLnoPYFL9RJkmaZm1KyDGTdYMEnf5eWKRBuEkbe3EBQ4H-r_Vd-HpkkLSXcFR_NdylKjMGccB5vY8B-iGZAYVEUp8TS5erVYdoH6RVjVBv_/s1600/IMG_3472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxk_7o_1uqR5Axdc749tiE662UzxRtVQ1EGbLnoPYFL9RJkmaZm1KyDGTdYMEnf5eWKRBuEkbe3EBQ4H-r_Vd-HpkkLSXcFR_NdylKjMGccB5vY8B-iGZAYVEUp8TS5erVYdoH6RVjVBv_/s1600/IMG_3472.jpg" /></a></div><br />We removed the strips...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDvaQSougkdBCIRpjnu_OFQ7QHvHC6v7LlsD16A1rwmTbtNtdkbCGy1yMxlL1-IvKP7lI1pgBAcgNcv7TVqQVWqOWlMvttLGUaT_M1upVFEw0IW8ewCc_9mUtuJ8bcHCt0ibA6QvzlDQ9/s1600/IMG_3473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDvaQSougkdBCIRpjnu_OFQ7QHvHC6v7LlsD16A1rwmTbtNtdkbCGy1yMxlL1-IvKP7lI1pgBAcgNcv7TVqQVWqOWlMvttLGUaT_M1upVFEw0IW8ewCc_9mUtuJ8bcHCt0ibA6QvzlDQ9/s1600/IMG_3473.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />It was pretty rough looking under there, so I sanded everything down while Brad removed the old nails.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYPOQ17A5AiMY5j3-rt6-9UWMmWe-rWenc-LPK7P_YtIxnfELn0lf7oPB86rIT9MRWwd1rJNkdObiSFu-Ltiue2gCZB11cWN1keql8r_XJeeDye1Gwf-NhU2lBM9ZRm06OARXkQe2zh4j/s1600/IMG_3474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYPOQ17A5AiMY5j3-rt6-9UWMmWe-rWenc-LPK7P_YtIxnfELn0lf7oPB86rIT9MRWwd1rJNkdObiSFu-Ltiue2gCZB11cWN1keql8r_XJeeDye1Gwf-NhU2lBM9ZRm06OARXkQe2zh4j/s1600/IMG_3474.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Before putting them back on, the door went back on the hinges...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oMG-RYka4Sq8mzKtI8cp8VEQQFh8ukuWyP1w54MOqCYHZXo-kuXK6nlp6ZmoDGDe7k_mR1f44nIIguSmBS1ngfEAbeJidfLM_DQ_hJRXwrdjbqYasaPfI5gNt6iMIn06k5waw92jocLI/s1600/IMG_3475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oMG-RYka4Sq8mzKtI8cp8VEQQFh8ukuWyP1w54MOqCYHZXo-kuXK6nlp6ZmoDGDe7k_mR1f44nIIguSmBS1ngfEAbeJidfLM_DQ_hJRXwrdjbqYasaPfI5gNt6iMIn06k5waw92jocLI/s1600/IMG_3475.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I stepped inside the closet with my air compressor and flashlight, shut the door, lined the casing strips back up and nailed them in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKyeaC8D9KHF7PYd-NlQZtSZjy8eyVaiqVRr-6sdulrn_NukPP2E2nryX-nhYI-aHUeraTPYWeD8cLdKhzQzu9YW9ofWn8Wq1t25Vfxt1NoQmPViNM_Uk7FQqGwNx3zxuJk2cOMLP5Uoj/s1600/IMG_3476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKyeaC8D9KHF7PYd-NlQZtSZjy8eyVaiqVRr-6sdulrn_NukPP2E2nryX-nhYI-aHUeraTPYWeD8cLdKhzQzu9YW9ofWn8Wq1t25Vfxt1NoQmPViNM_Uk7FQqGwNx3zxuJk2cOMLP5Uoj/s1600/IMG_3476.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />A bit of caulk & paint later, and this project is done!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcOWqRoJSzkfI2o9ItKiF2X-z54me40exd7DPn8y55tESwxuPZdfSRPF3ykkJ68kVCSJEzzWeMpdgrVuy2Ml-f6AL6T5xXI6Qekm9J6bYp9wq8BzER2X66IuhnROCkoAARd_M5anCyw3w/s1600/IMG_3486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcOWqRoJSzkfI2o9ItKiF2X-z54me40exd7DPn8y55tESwxuPZdfSRPF3ykkJ68kVCSJEzzWeMpdgrVuy2Ml-f6AL6T5xXI6Qekm9J6bYp9wq8BzER2X66IuhnROCkoAARd_M5anCyw3w/s1600/IMG_3486.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiwUlc-pBqsJXPPqH78gcQhARQ4QfeFQ3-WfkDY4C4L0iH2n0HxRZtv6ZfOgW522Mmjjk8U-tq-eZ4J63OL_IzZx7yMW6m6Iu7aBisklOsIUuGSr-1r4RdpYzx3X5oBvias6s4HIYZ5Eo/s1600/IMG_3493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiwUlc-pBqsJXPPqH78gcQhARQ4QfeFQ3-WfkDY4C4L0iH2n0HxRZtv6ZfOgW522Mmjjk8U-tq-eZ4J63OL_IzZx7yMW6m6Iu7aBisklOsIUuGSr-1r4RdpYzx3X5oBvias6s4HIYZ5Eo/s1600/IMG_3493.jpg" /></a></div><br />And here's the new light in action:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMNla6JkJQy1NeksxYACzW-lhcn4jbQ-r93NFfuUqpcByjoV2YbQb9zMEIAFi9znc5Yf-GWdGtEGCUsCSXaVyhje_-KPYXJ_NkrnzaASlPFHhStWGcvM-BEedXnEmAqRc87p95Lx0_OH3/s1600/IMG_3505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMNla6JkJQy1NeksxYACzW-lhcn4jbQ-r93NFfuUqpcByjoV2YbQb9zMEIAFi9znc5Yf-GWdGtEGCUsCSXaVyhje_-KPYXJ_NkrnzaASlPFHhStWGcvM-BEedXnEmAqRc87p95Lx0_OH3/s1600/IMG_3505.jpg" /></a></div><br />I didn't have time to make new wreaths so they're looking a little sad, but can you believe these have been up for a month? They're champs...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_yguotc88K1PEG0HltQFeynDCm0pJp04PCYl0pTkZOdC_ttc12F1a6vlixlOSaQIgOxJzLWk8iMmlwR3WUltIMWRfhspsQfntK3R99Qmf7tkxHbt-0HIjpC7HGw6z3ksDwD_nnU9H14k/s1600/IMG_3508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_yguotc88K1PEG0HltQFeynDCm0pJp04PCYl0pTkZOdC_ttc12F1a6vlixlOSaQIgOxJzLWk8iMmlwR3WUltIMWRfhspsQfntK3R99Qmf7tkxHbt-0HIjpC7HGw6z3ksDwD_nnU9H14k/s1600/IMG_3508.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9jbUCcINJsEpO-u6QRkRTv_H8VDXLHhmsWwxEjJiOtubkLZ8A3lb8gloln2iHDi2fTD7I_0wB-g7l_fcXZgM5gUQYKR4UsHcQTQo_MkkJGNhqk5g7JX-wjEfLaeAHkhZrrmWigqZ44kX/s1600/IMG_3511-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9jbUCcINJsEpO-u6QRkRTv_H8VDXLHhmsWwxEjJiOtubkLZ8A3lb8gloln2iHDi2fTD7I_0wB-g7l_fcXZgM5gUQYKR4UsHcQTQo_MkkJGNhqk5g7JX-wjEfLaeAHkhZrrmWigqZ44kX/s1600/IMG_3511-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />I love the way it warms up the space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2CD2KGzdgu8gEZmcgQTMEiGRSD01AuABHiBiNGQ-lXu-II20ZlXK-gMLm9ylkovta8aTV-7m_NN5wrKteZCz8vKcq45_ku_TOXXgb0v4E131vuIMRWXEzGyUnaYVIpGlF9QWYyA9BPNn/s1600/IMG_3513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv2CD2KGzdgu8gEZmcgQTMEiGRSD01AuABHiBiNGQ-lXu-II20ZlXK-gMLm9ylkovta8aTV-7m_NN5wrKteZCz8vKcq45_ku_TOXXgb0v4E131vuIMRWXEzGyUnaYVIpGlF9QWYyA9BPNn/s1600/IMG_3513.jpg" /></a></div><br />One day I'll give the inside of this closet a makeover...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygizM8M1pKmi2bDsrmAUpjAebGlPoDDZkxMQL1TU6fTvsZq8WxCNMvQQfdR6DCIyggMoiKq1trXQ47LijO0XgsT8KSkS577YQkYaOZsbQcVO3yNCayyL4RHlLH61MVSQEue6K7Fa5OuNX/s1600/IMG_3514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygizM8M1pKmi2bDsrmAUpjAebGlPoDDZkxMQL1TU6fTvsZq8WxCNMvQQfdR6DCIyggMoiKq1trXQ47LijO0XgsT8KSkS577YQkYaOZsbQcVO3yNCayyL4RHlLH61MVSQEue6K7Fa5OuNX/s1600/IMG_3514.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's the view from the entrance to the kitchen:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4m6ewMu9V28loqO_PaMseAI3ASbiR1oCVSRX9EzUV-pqWubB2CkXeTilyjjzRj2HF6CsoSdiU67qiTYDQWdZOXwyAClKG9lqK0jSI1fUtPx5WuuSIHBh-6Fbkkc0il8EZX9QPtTR77cRv/s1600/IMG_3509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4m6ewMu9V28loqO_PaMseAI3ASbiR1oCVSRX9EzUV-pqWubB2CkXeTilyjjzRj2HF6CsoSdiU67qiTYDQWdZOXwyAClKG9lqK0jSI1fUtPx5WuuSIHBh-6Fbkkc0il8EZX9QPtTR77cRv/s1600/IMG_3509.jpg" /></a></div><br />And reflecting in from the mirror...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH_5eLy7U9sT9k4_DwLeeeZ0eODMbSkLkGUPzUh9hyphenhyphenNCjKcWWhdPMPyDYctpyLjRJD34qkuvp0fjq1j_DOMJatEg6kAaLb6UU6XhKCZyfKRrhyphenhyphenE6hc8N3zDEs5tNK4rVlv2M8ezNB8WRC/s1600/IMG_3500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH_5eLy7U9sT9k4_DwLeeeZ0eODMbSkLkGUPzUh9hyphenhyphenNCjKcWWhdPMPyDYctpyLjRJD34qkuvp0fjq1j_DOMJatEg6kAaLb6UU6XhKCZyfKRrhyphenhyphenE6hc8N3zDEs5tNK4rVlv2M8ezNB8WRC/s1600/IMG_3500.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's an older shot just for fun...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1FNv1gxdhViEwsEJoC8IJZm-MUHeKvwZFOJPgz31aMkPptj_fDttMObwNAm0JniW8pSi-Tidw0kZpGU1LsyAkMWOaiW4uRcH1HE5DhL3gQLUu5tIwYV0f6jhDVvTD4_JIus0s_3zbT-W/s1600/IMG_2806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1FNv1gxdhViEwsEJoC8IJZm-MUHeKvwZFOJPgz31aMkPptj_fDttMObwNAm0JniW8pSi-Tidw0kZpGU1LsyAkMWOaiW4uRcH1HE5DhL3gQLUu5tIwYV0f6jhDVvTD4_JIus0s_3zbT-W/s1600/IMG_2806.jpg" /></a></div><br />And now the foyer is <i>officially</i> done! I would love to do this to all of the doors in our house... but sadly they are mismatched, and I'd also have to decide if it's worth $100 per door. Or maybe I can look for someone getting rid of their hollow core wood doors that are the right size and transform them for just $30.<br /><br />Next up on the to do list? I'm trying to decide between a DIY fireplace mantel or getting started on our master bedroom. Or being lazy and taking the week off :) We'll see what happens...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />

Foyer Update: DIY Salvaged Door

About five weekends ago I did a little foyer makeover  but there were a couple things missing. This past weekend I was finally able to tackl...

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