Sunday, October 17, 2010

Renovations: Days Thirty-Nine To Forty-Three

We're now watching our extension evolve into part of our house. It's still all boarded off (so that Abbey can't get in there) but I caught a sneak peek of it opened up the other day and was so excited to see it as one whole house rather than two bits. Here's how it's all looking:

The entranceway. That bit boarded up is the rest of our house.

The new spare room

Abbey cleaning her new room - I thought it was an event that should be documented!

The bathroom

This is an existing part of the house - the main bedroom. Now with a big whole in the wall, the beginning of our new wardrobe. (Next to this is my our office - the office and wardrobe combined used to be Abbey's room.)

The other thing happening is the roof - it's now SO close to being (finally) finished. All we need now is for winter to end and spring to continue so it can be finished (and the tarps over the remainder of our roof changed to non-leaking steel) - surely not a big ask for October?


Megan

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12 comments:

  1. Ms_MotorbikeNutOctober 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Now that its getting towards the end going to miss you Renovations blog when it stops.

    Can't wait to see the end result bet its going to look great.

    (((( Hugs ))))

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  2. KakkaOctober 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    How exciting, I remember when we did our big extensions that when it got to this point I just couldn't wait for it to be finished. It is looking great.

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  3. Megan BlandfordOctober 17, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Never fear, ladies - if you like these renovation posts, you'll be enjoying them for a while yet! This extension is just the beginning of our plans - once this is done, we'll be changing around almost every room in the existing part of the house! Yes, we're completely crazy - and yes, Abbey and I will be moving out soon!

    xx

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  4. Aussie-wafflerOctober 17, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    How exciting and I just love the shabby chic finish on the walls and ceiling ;)

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  5. Farmers WifeyOctober 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Looking good, I can't wait to get even to "that" stage..sigh..

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  6. Melbourne MummaOctober 17, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Oh you lucky thing! Brand new rooms and new wardrobe! Looking forward to seeing it all decked out :)

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  7. Tania McCartneyOctober 17, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Oooh - it's really really real! And could Abbey get any cuter??

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  8. Zoey MartinOctober 17, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    It must be nice to see it all moving forward into the house you really want! I am so lusting after that wardrobe in your room ;-)

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  9. ClaireyHewittOctober 17, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    I hope the sweeping keeps up for you! Shame it wont happen when she is a teenager.

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  10. Jade @ Earth to JadeOctober 17, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Make sure you keep that photo of Abbey sweeping up as documentation for when she's older and refuses to help clean up! :-)

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  11. AdalitaOctober 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    awesome work, its looking good. At my house I have the exterior framing mostly done. Waiting on structural steel and trusses for the rest to be done. This weekend may consist of demolition or more framing. I cant wait to see your house finished.

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  12. Thea October 21, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Wow, your reno updates are better than watching 'The Block'.
    It's going to be awesome when its all done. :)

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