It’s Week 5 already of this ORC challenge. How did we get to Week 5 already? And why do my plans always change??? This time I will chalk it up to an untimely surprise. Here is an update of my progress.
Wall Refresh
The room is painted! This includes the walls and all woodwork. The crown molding had been painted once about 10 years ago. So it actually needed three coats which took some time. The Behr Pure White looks so fresh!
It never ceases to amaze me how paint can fade and loose its bright glow! In this case, it has been probably ten years since we last painted the woodwork in this room. The quality of paint also makes a huge difference. I have become a great fan of Behr. And this picture right here tells you why!
I am also thrilled with how the Mayfair White amazingly brightens the room! What a difference.
Two, Not One, China Cabinets
My grandmother’s curved tiger oak China cabinet is ready for my China! I have a gorgeous gaudy Noritake set that needs to be on display. I bought this from a sweet friend. It belonged to her grandmother. I call it my Liberace China because it is dripping with over the top elegance.
The second China cabinet has a fresh coat of paint on the exterior and the interior.
I will be putting the final touches on it on Monday. I was in the process of reinstalling the glass when I realized there were no shelves…not one! So I detoured to Home Depot for some luan. I made a template and grabbed the saber saw and made some shelves. These will do for now until I find some thicker wood for more sturdy shelves. I just didn’t want to deal with pulling out the table saw to rip 3 small shelves out of a full sheet of plywood. Some day in the future that will be a nice project for a sunny day by in the driveway!
Sorting out the Sideboard
I have sorted all of my glassware, linens, and additional serve ware that was in my enormous sideboard. This is the before photo.
Most of the China, glassware and linens will be relocated to the China cabinets. I found many pieces of serve ware that I had forgotten I owned due to the overstuffing of the sideboard! I am anxious to use some of these for Thanksgiving.
Custom Drapes for the Win!
I found a few great tutorials on how to make lined drapes! I have washed an ironed my fabric. Lordy, was that time consuming.
I believe it is because my iron was made in the Stone Age! Time for an upgrade. I still have to wash and iron the lining fabric. Then I will sew the drapes. Are you getting the impression that this next week will be very busy???
An Unexpected Surprise
And now, for the surprise! We had been waiting for our installer to schedule us for installation of our vinyl planking floors in our Dining Room, Living Room, Hallway, and Master Bedroom. He has been so busy due to the pandemic and consequential delay of materials. We weren’t expecting installation until January. But I got a pleasant phone call informing me that they will be installed next week! I will have new floors for the final reveal! Here is the LifeProof Luxury Vinyl Planking that we selected. It is Tupelo Oak. It is the same brand that we used in the kitchen.
I have always wanted a rich dark Walnut traditional floor. But when we had our entryway floors repaired, I grabbed this since it was immediately available at Home Depot. And I’ve grown to love it. It is somewhat beachy, a little bit rustic, and very contemporary.
And so, while I had hoped to have my room just about completed at the writing of this post, instead, here is the situation:
We spent the last two days ripping up 25 year old carpet, pulling staples out of the floor, removing tack strip, hauling debris to the driveway, scraping floors, sweeping dust piles, moving furniture, and this list could go on for a while. We are exhausted and beyond thankful that I still have my Number 5 at home…a strapping young 18 year old who jumped in and saved his old decrepit parents from total exhaustion.
I leave you with a few more photos of our progress. New floors will be here in the next week’s ORC post!
Here are the Week 5 ORC updates for the Featured Designers and the other Guest Participants. Be sure to scroll through and find some favorites. There is incredible inspiration here!
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