Renovation

Okay, so I mentioned an impending office remodel a while back -- but what ever happened?  Well, after *much* contemplation, and some difficulties finding reliable floor refinishers -- things are finally coming along!

After two days of hard labor, the office is now completely empty (except for the modem and router which must remain in there if my internet connection is to continue) and the spare room is ridiculously full.  I have an idea for the new paint color, but I am at a loss for new window treatments.  Any suggestions?

Oh, but this is not the only room getting a makeover -- the family room and sunroom are getting brand new hardwood floors!  Right now the floor looks like this:

Yeah -- shiny white tile.  Ewwwwwwww!  Not sure what the last owner was thinking when she had this installed.  This is one project I've wanted to do since we bought the house 3 1/2 years ago.  I'll also need new window treatments for the sun room which is currently sporting some lovely synthetic shears (completely with tears and frayed edges) on some windows and some dirty and dusty lace panels on the others.  Also need suggestions for these windows -- there are *a lot* of them, so I need something that isn't too expensive and preferably something adjustable since these windows face west and the sun shines right into your face as you sit on the couch later in the day.

Well, the next two weeks are going to be trying, with workers in here and so much destruction and construction.  I'm looking forward to having this done before the holidays, but I'm dreading the part that is about to come.  Wish me luck & a working internet connection!

Comments

[Amanda]

Try Smith + Noble for an amazing range of blinds - we have their honeycomb blinds from top to bottom of our house, they look good, filter sun very nicely, and provide excellent insulation in winter.

[--Deb]

Very exciting, though! Good luck.

[Dani]

I have roman shades (made using Martha Stewart's instructions on her site) and they work great. They have a nice clean line to them but still have a softness

[marti]

you have my complete sympathy on the white tile. some idiot put it in the kitchen and the bathroom at our house and i have always hated it! good luck with the floors.

[weeza]

Maybe they had really messy kids and needed a hoseable floor? :)