{"id":130232,"date":"2025-04-10T13:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T18:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=130232"},"modified":"2025-04-10T22:48:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T03:48:45","slug":"renovation-diaries-chapter-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/10\/renovation-diaries-chapter-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovation Diaries Chapter 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Good morning, everyone! I had started this post a while ago, and every time I tried to get back to it, something came up. But I finally chose a rainy afternoon to sit down and finish it.<\/p>\n

A lot has happened since my last update, which was more focused on our move. I\u2019m thrilled to share that the parts of the house that were being taken down are fully down\u2014and the new sections have now been completely framed! The roof is currently being sealed, and we\u2019re hoping the actual roof itself will arrive within the month. That\u2019ll be an exciting milestone!<\/p>\n

Having built a few homes before, I know all too well that the framing phase moves fast and makes you feel like you\u2019re ahead of the game\u2014but then reality sets in. The slower part begins (slow as molasses)\u00a0 all the behind-the-scenes work like adding the mechanical. It may not be the most thrilling phase, but it\u2019s real progress, and it means we\u2019re getting closer.<\/p>\n

With the ever-changing import\/export tariff landscape, we\u2019re being encouraged to start placing orders now, as prices are quickly climbing. So, I\u2019ve begun gathering ideas for the kitchen, bathrooms, and beyond. But do not want to feel rushed or make any hasty decisions. Thankfully our taste does not waver, we know what we like and what we like tends to be more classic and timeless. So not much deviation in terms of our taste, just steering it a little bit more to being on the water (softer color palette, etc…)<\/p>\n

First, I want to share some photos of our construction progress\u2014and then starting next week, I\u2019ll begin sharing some of the design inspiration I\u2019m collecting (a part I truly love!) and to me the most fun part!<\/p>\n

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If you have ever wondered what the ‘guts” of a 100 year old house look like, here you go! The people working on it said they were very impressed with how it has stood the test of time. Out with the old and in with the new….<\/p>\n

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It was fun to see we can add a fireplace to the future breakfast room (below)<\/p>\n

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Above is part of breakfast room<\/p>\n

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VERY old floorboards and the original subway tile that was “hiding” behind another tile! If these walls could speak….<\/p>\n

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Scaffolding above is future family room<\/p>\n

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This to me is the most exciting room (so far) our future family room, we are doing it very similar to our old family room but in lighter colors<\/p>\n

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These were cool but a little eerie at the same time….I was not there for the take down of this part of the house but this was midstream<\/p>\n

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Slate roof choices we went with the darker (on left)<\/p>\n

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We have a cupola being installed…that was an exciting step.<\/p>\n

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2nd day of our fabulous tabletop\/wicker\/glass presale! If you haven’t checked it out, click here…its a good one!<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Hope you enjoyed this post and seeing the progress. At times it feels very slow but the last 2 weeks it felt like we had actually made a lot of progress. I realize and know full well, having done this a number of times, the “slow” stage starts now. But I am being patient, somehow, knowing this is our final forever home….makes it a little easier. Plus the fun part is around the corner, starting to plan interiors, kitchen, baths, etc…stay tuned! Much more to come. Until next time……<\/p>\n

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