With the purchase of basic lumber, fresh paint, and a light fixture, we achieved a lot of bang for our buck on this project. The flip side to a minimal supply list-- a layout involving lots of detailed measurements and woodwork. With enough patience, planning, and three days off work, Ian executed our vision beautifully. Soon we will hang pictures and add a small bench or table, but for now, let me welcome you into our foyer.
Before we painted the crown molding and door white...
Before we changed this light fixture from the 80s...
This is what our foyer looked like
Hard to tell in this picture, but the walls were semi damaged from wallpaper removal.
Ian had to patch, prep, and prime the surface.
After hours of drawing out the design on paper,
Ian cut and placed the lumber on our bare walls.
Notice how he centered the existing electrical outlets?
(Lower left part of the picture)
Viewpoint from the kitchen
Deciding how wide to make the overhanging shelf
The shelf is up!
All existing outlets were thoughtfully measured
to fall exactly in the middle of the molding.
Ian also had to extend them out an inch to be accessible.
Because this wall is behind the door,
the overhanging shelf had to be cut a lot thinner.
This is where we will hang coats and purses.
All the detailed edging makes this project look professionally executed
Hiding the nail holes and caulking the seams
Priming the wood for paint
After three coats of white paint and two coats of yellow, our entrance is airy and vibrant!
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