{"id":136381,"date":"2026-01-29T08:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=136381"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:37:00","slug":"renovation-diaries-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/29\/renovation-diaries-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovation Diaries Chapter 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning, everyone\u2014I hope this finds you well. With so much of the country in a deep freeze, spring truly can\u2019t come fast enough in my book. I wanted to share a quick renovation update: things feel like they\u2019re moving a bit slower thanks to the extreme cold and recent snowfall, which has delayed progress by about a week. That said, the roughing continues.I know it may sound like I\u2019ve been saying this forever, but it really is happening, and we should be wrapping up within the month.<\/p>\n

Some exterior work will have to wait until the weather warms, but that hasn\u2019t stopped me from dreaming. I thought it would be fun to share a glimpse of my vision for a few of the spaces\u2014so without further ado, here\u2019s what\u2019s been on my mind lately. So far our project timeline wise is on target (hopefully by end of the year).<\/p>\n

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So we are excited to have attached garages!I know, garages are normally not so exciting but for us they are. Right now we have a detached 3 car garage so we will welcome this addition especially in the winter. Looking at doors, thinking of going with just a classic paneled with glass door and classic traditional black lanterns.<\/p>\n

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WE like this one from Visual Comfort which also has them in several sizes as well as hanging lanterns so lots of options.<\/p>\n

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Experimented with the lattice door which is very pretty but I feel too cottage like, I think the more classic traditional look above is better suited for this house<\/p>\n

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Moving along to our breakfast room which is open to our kitchen, its a wide space with an expanse of french doors to lead to back patio and covered porch, this is a very loose idea of what I see it looking like. I really like the idea of the lattice ceiling, what do you think?<\/p>\n

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Option 1 is just doing the walls and no ceiling which is what I am leaning towards-<\/p>\n

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This is with a full lattice effect<\/p>\n

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The powder room off the foyer is small, we were able to break through to add another foot and a half, which was great. I have toyed with different visions, my natural inclination is to lean forwards blues and greens but since I will be using them a lot for the decor throughout the house. I like the idea of changing it up and using this fabulous gold\/pewter Gracie paper with a freestanding marble sink. This is just a loose idea-<\/p>\n

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Moving along to our bedroom, opening up the cieling was such a smart move. Makes such a differnece. This room already gets flooded with natural light but this really opens it up with the beautfiul windoes and dormers.<\/p>\n

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This is a very loose idea of what I see the room coming together, I will be using printed fabrics so it won’t be a sea of ivory and very likely will use wallpaper but you know i love the feeling of a “cloud like bedroom”. We all need one space that we can go to feel at peace and escape from the world! I do love an upholstered canopy bed.<\/p>\n

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I also love this idea and it features our beautiful chinoiserie breakfast tray- why not dream a little, and I will absolutely be adding bed sconces.<\/p>\n

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And finally that brings us to what I think will become a favorite area to hang out in, our covered porch. Unlike our last house (where had a beautiful covered porch\/loggia) it was located at the far end of the house so we didn’t use as much as I think we would have if it were more central to the kitchen\/living areas. This one is sandwiched between our breakfast room and family room and near the kitchen, so think this is a spot we will get lots of use of at least 3 seasons and having a fireplace makes it extra cozy.<\/p>\n

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Definitely not a great picture had a few but could not find them so just use your imagination!<\/p>\n

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We are deciding between blue stone (which is what the patio will have) and herringbone brick- to be decided!<\/p>\n

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Here is a concept of what the herringbone brick would look like (if I do not use it here, may use it in mudroom) love the look but are leaning toward the blue stone as its already on the adjacent patio<\/p>\n

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Last but not least we have a guest room (existing) which I want to turn into a bunk room! This is again just a concept but what fun- I would love to sleep in there:) This is not exact as there is a door to the bathroom on far wall but again just an idea. I know Phillip would love it!<\/p>\n

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And that’s a wrap for this edition of Bluff Diaries. Would love to hear if you have feedback or input.Things are humming along but admittedly, the fun part is yet to come. Thanks for following along. Wishing everyone a wonderful day. Until next time…<\/p>\n

PS Our all new sconce shade collection is live and available, they are already a huge hit. So excited over these!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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