Plans

With any fixer upper, there are a few areas we want to improve. Like in every room. I've created a list for those interested and for me. It feels so great checking off a to-do list. So satisfying! Let's get started!

Kitchen:
  • Touch up ceiling paint
  • Touch up Wall Paint
  • Add another coat to the beadboard and trim
  • Remove all doors to cabinets and sand
  • Repaint doors and cabinet bases
  • Find organizers for pantry
  • Change pantry shelves to pull outs
  • Put curtains back up
  • Replace storm door
  • Replace flooring
  • Art on wall near dining room
  • Find bar-stools for the island
  • Light fixture for above the sink
Living Room:
  • Repaint
  • Smooth walls
  • Replace front door
  • Replace picture window
  • Build built in's around the TV
  • Find storage for toys
  • Rehang closet doors
  • Find shoe storage for closet
  • Replace plastic hangers with wooden hangers
  • Find storage baskets for dresser
  • Paint end tables
  • Distress dresser next to the stairs
  • Replace flooring
  • Paint trim
  • Find curtains and blinds to fit picture window
  • Find a small table for next to the rocking chair
  • Finish shutter makeover for memo's 
  • Move "masterpieces" to the basement
  • DIY some art
  • Find bar stools for breakfast bar
  • Find an area rug
  • Add more frames of the family
  • Find another lamp for the dresser
Dining Room:
  • Smooth walls
  • Paint
  • Paint trim
  • Paint french doors to sun-room
  • Paint chairs a navy color
  • Find a buffet for extra storage
  • DIY a clock (purchased)
  • DIY pallet frames
  • Add long shelving to the bare wall
  • Find a rug 
  • Replace flooring
  • DIY art
  • Tray ceiling?
  • Find new light fixture
Sunroom:

  • Rip up carpet
  • Figure out flooring, smooth concrete? Hardwood?
  • Add shear curtains
  • DIY pallet coffee table
  • Find end tables
  • Slip-cover couches
  • Find cushions for chairs
  • Re-vamp chest for extra storage
  • Find a piece of furniture for next to the garage. Bookshelf? Dresser?
  • Hang vintage sign
  • Find a rug
  • DIY pillows for couch
  • DIY floor pillows?
  • Add pictures of family
  • Replace door to the garage
  • Replace broken ceiling fan
  • Free standing A/C or Heater?
Basement First Half:
  • Touch up fireplace
  • Touch up walls
  • Change fireplace? Spray paint?
  • DIY pillows
  • Find pillow covers for the one's already there
  • Upholster the ottoman (got rid of it!)
  • Build storage cubes for around the wall and behind the couch
  • Find storage baskets 
  • Add curtains to the girls playhouse
  • Finish vinyl decor on playhouse
  • DIY flower box for playhouse
  • Figure out how to decorate inside playhouse
  • Finish hallway walls and repaint
  • Finish doorway
  • DIY TV stand (we purchased one, just need to finish it!)
  • Craigslist current TV?
  • Actually open the box to the new TV!
  • DIY art for next to fireplace
  • Find cute lamps :)
Basement Second Half:

Scrapbook Room/Office
  • Finish drywall
  • New lighting
  • DIY an L shaped desk for crafting
  • Create storage for scrap-booking paper
  • Storage for supplies
  • Find office chairs
  • Replace old computer
  • DIY art
  • Add flooring. Carpet? Hardwood?
  • Find rugs
  • Replace Window
  • Replace storm door
Laundry
  • Re-configure plumbing to allow for laundry room
  • Replace utility sink
  • Frame walls for laundry room
  • Replace washer and dryer for new top loaders
  • Create a shelf for above the washer and dryers
  • Add upper cabinets for storage
  • DIY art
  • Hang vintage laundry decor
  • Rug
  • Lighting
  • Install and build sliding barn door
Ellena's Bedroom:
  • Smooth walls
  • Paint
  • Paint trim
  • Replace closet doors
  • Add storage shelves for toys and books
  • DIY curtains
  • Hang blinds
  • Replace flooring?
  • Find a rug
  • DIY art
  • New bedding that can convert with her to toddler bed
  • Wall collage?
  • Replace Window
  • Replace door
Aliahna's Bedroom:
  • Replace flooring?
  • Find a rug
  • Add shelves for books next to window
  • Add a few more owl's
  • Wall collage?
Guest Bathroom:
  • Replace door
  • Replace vanity
  • Replace mirror
  • Demo tile
  • Remove remaining wall paper
  • New lighting
  • Replace overhead fan
  • Fix hole in the wall 
  • New fixtures in Oil rubbed bronze
  • DIY art
  • New shower curtain
  • Storage, storage, and storage
  • Add shelving
Master Bedroom:
  • Smooth Walls
  • Paint
  • Replace Windows
  • Build farmhouse bed
  • New bedding
  • New mattress
  • Re-finish dresser on long wall
  • Find lamps
  • Replace door mirror on wall
  • Add lighting
  • Widen closet doors
  • Custom closet organization
  • DIY art
  • New side tables
  • Lighting for next to bed?
  • Add TV back to room
  • DIY throw pillows
  • Replace plastic hangers with wooden hangers
  • Replace shoe boxes with plastic shoe boxes
  • Find storage baskets for purses
  • Replace door to room
Master Bathroom:
  • Replace flooring
  • Replace vanity
  • Replace Mirror
  • Under the sink storage
  • Demo wall tile 
  • Demo shower cave
  • Add tub
  • Replace shower head with a rain shower head
  • Replace fixtures to Oil Rubbed Bronze
  • Replace Lighting
  • Replace window
  • DIY Curtains
  • Add blinds
  • Find a shower curtain
  • DIY art
  • Add an outlet 
  • Replace door

1 comment:

  1. Love your blog...great projects and pics! This "plans" section is a great idea! I my have to borrow it! Thanks again for the Liebster nomination!

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