I can’t quite believe it’s 2018. I feel like I say this every year – but how does a whole year go by so fast?! With a new year, comes new goals – and every year I like to lay out a proper plan to what we’d like to achieve with our renovation. It doesn’t always go to plan, but y’know, my intentions are good. And you never know – maybe one year I’ll accomplish a whole list!
Total Renovation of the Living Room
We currently don’t really use this room that much, because it’s so freaking cold. The window is mega draughty to the point where you can literally see the curtains blowing from the wind, and of course, we have no heating either. Not to mention it’s generally just an ugly and un-relaxing room to be in.
So the plan for 2018 is to completely renovate this room – rip off the wallpaper, sort the ceiling, renovate the gorgeous wood around the window (currently swamped by the curtains), fit an open fire, sand, paint and basically make this a living room, we actually want to be in!
Build A New Dining Table
I specifically bought the chairs for this room, so we’ll be swapping the table for a self-built one made from scaffold boards. I think it’ll fit the space much better and hopefully, fit the style of the room a little bit more too. A matching bench for the far side of the table (near the log burner) is also potentially on the cards as well!
Decorate the Conservatory & Add Seating
I’ve also collected some materials to build an indoor pallet sofa with some built-in storage as well, so that will be the next big thing for this room after. Then I think it needs a few more plants (you can never have enough!) and maybe the odd cushion or three to make it feel a little more homely. The idea for this room is to bring the outdoors in – a kind of summer room filled with greenery and space to relax. Definitely on the list for 2018!
In the Garden
I’d also quite like to build a garden table too, which I have a really good idea for (although I won’t share just yet!) and I’d also like to sort out the non-existent paving around the pallet sofa/firepit area as well. This one has been on the list for the last couple of years, so who knows whether we’ll actually get it ticked off this year – let’s hope so, eh?
Begin Basement Renovation
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