House List

We actually did it!!! After much talking and crying wolf many times we finally put our money where our mouth is and bought a house. In Ireland. So we will definitely be moving home. Its been on the cards for so long now it seems a little weird to be actually happening. John has a few contracts to finalize before we leave so the moving date probably won't be until February. But that's fine as the house needs plenty of work before we move in. We got a really great deal but the trade off is that it's missing quite a few necessities, like a kitchen for one.  Think we ave a diamond in  the rough though and the most important thing is its open plan and large enough to accommodate Ryan's equipment and needs.

Following is a run down of the major projects we need to undertake before move in date.

DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY

To Do: 
Paint walls, trim, stair risers and spindles
Metallic grass cloth for feature wall
Stain floors
Trestle table for side of stairway
Mirror for wall
Add double doors to arches room
Replace light
Fill in cupboard opening under the stairs?
Move bathroom over to right and make new hallway for new front door (phase 2)

UTILITY ROOM

To Do:
Window coverings
Sink / washing machine / dryer
Install cabinets
Paint walls and trim
Box in furnace
Salvage floor tiles

PANTRY

To Do:
Close up door and install new window
Install shelves
Paint walls and trim
Clean floor

KITCHEN

To Do:
Search for tiles to match floor
Cabinets, appliances etc
Switch position of window and patio doors
Back splash
Stools for island
Table and chairs
2 pendants for over sink
Orb chandelier for over island
Paint walls and trim

DINING ROOM

To Do:
Fix hump in floors
Refinish and stain floors
Paint built in cupboards white, maybe back inside in darker color or wallpaper
Paint walls and trim
Table and chairs
Sideboard
Hang art
Rug
Light

CONSERVATORY

To Do:
Fix leak in roof
Plaster over awful mosaic tile
Paint walls and trim
Install double doors to keep the heat in
Replace 2 glass panes with moisture bubbles in them
2 cream sofas
Rug
DIY ikat ottoman - purchase fabric and legs
Install TV on wall
2 large potted plants
Change to sun room (phase 2)

LIVING ROOM

To Do:
Repair floor boards that have lifted
Clean and restrain floor
Paint walls and trim
Clean chimneys
Remove wall paper around fireplace. Insert fire place into wall and redo surround. Maybe brick or wallpaper?
Purchase stove, install mantle
Hang TV
Sectional sofa, coffee table, rug
Install bookcases in nook, reading chair

ARCHES ROOM

To Do:
Clean and re stain floor
Paint walls and trim
Window coverings
Table / balloon back chairs
Grey bookshelves
2 large hanging shades over table
Chair for corner

DEN

To Do:
Install carpet
DIY wood fireplace
Stove or open fire?
Remove TV stand in corner
Window coverings
Paint walls and trim

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

To Do:

Phase 1
Install toilet and sink

Phase 2
At some point in the future this bathroom will become our new front door / hallway and we will move the bathroom to the right. At that point we plan to install a complete wet room including large changing station for Ryan

PLAYROOM

To Do:
Rug
Light fixture
Remove built in bench
Paint walls and trim

UPSTAIRS HALLWAY

To Do:
Paint walls and trim
Replace carpet
install doors
spray paint light fixtures or replace
install master bedroom closet

GUEST BEDROOM

To Do:
Install missing baseboard
Clean floor
Paint walls and trim

RYAN'S BEDROOM

To Do:
Install closet or replace missing floorboards

Paint walls and trim
Window coverings

MAIN BATHROOM

To Do:
We haven't decided but we may remove the bath and put a large shower with bench along complete length of window wall
Install sink and toilet
Repair missing tiles
Paint walls and trim

SECOND GUEST BEDROOM

To Do:
Install closet or replace missing floorboards
Paint walls and trim
Window covering

MAIN BEDROOM

To Do:
(a pic of our awesome realtor that went above and beyond to get us this house)
Paint walls and trim
Window covering
Light fixture
Fabric headboard / side tables
The mirror doors to the right are covering built in closets and the entrance to the master bathroom! We intend to remove these to make the room larger (and the secret bathroom is a little creepy to me)

MASTER BATHROOM

To Do:

PHASE 1:
Paint walls and trim
Change mirror

PHASE 2:
Complete renovation

GARAGE

To Do:
The garage is currently converted into 2 rooms down stairs and another room and a bathroom upstairs. For the immediate future we will just clean and leave as is. In the future we plan to make one of the rooms an accessible bedroom for my brother which will entail widening doors etc, and redecorate the bathroom and office upstairs.