Everything We’ve Done in Our New Home in 18 Months

We are living in our fourth home in 12 years and I promised myself that this time around, I’d have it completed in about a year. Our house is a new construction, so you might be wondering what I mean by “complete” and what I really mean is all of the finishing touches and things that don’t come with the house, like lighting, window treatments, furniture, rugs, etc.

Giving myself a timeline was important because in the past, I’ve taken so much time to make decisions or have certain projects done, that by the time we do them, we don’t get to really enjoy them because we’re moving. We had wallpaper installed in our kid’s shared bathroom in our last house a year before we moved and a gallery wall around the same time – I’m kicking myself that we didn’t do those projects when we first moved in.

We invested in some great pieces over the years, so we started off with quite a lot in our new home, furniture wise, and just filled a few gaps. We were able to re-purpose some furniture in other spaces as well, like using Lincoln’s RH dresser in our game room.

I thought it would be fun to share every project we’ve done so far that was not already complete when we closed on our home. This includes the purchase of  furniture or other design elements we did not have in our previous home. I’ll also share projects still on my list.

ENTRYWAY

• Painted interior entryway doors and powder bath doors (Marilyn’s Dress by Benjamin Moore)
• Had entryway wallpapered in Serena & Lily Priano wallpaper (sky)
• Gold hooks in entryway are here

POWDER BATHROOM
(shop powder room sources here)

• Powder bath walls painted  (Marilyn’s Dress by Benjamin Moore)
• Gold floral mirror added (more powder room options here)
• Toilet paper holder and towel ring added
• Lucite pull added to drawer
• Added large art by Maren Devine (framed via Framebridge)

KITCHEN
(shop kitchen sources here , here and here)

• Custom roman shade created for over-the-sink window (Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock)
• Unlacquered brass hardware installed on all kitchen cabinetry
• Removed wine fridge (sold locally) and replaced with cabinetry
• Painted pantry door (Marilyn’s Dress by Benjamin Moore)
• Added vintage Stanley bamboo China cabinet to cover roll-out shelves adjacent to kitchen

DINING ROOM
(shop dining room sources here)

• Ordered dining table (RH salvaged wood trestle table, 48 inch diameter) and new bistro chairs
• Installed woven bamboo shades, curtains and curtain hardware
• Replaced 48 inch dining table with 60 inch after realizing we wanted more room.

LIVING ROOM
(shop room sources here, here and here)

• Added new antelope rug (it was delivered the day we moved in!)
• Added Samsung Frame TV
• New coffee table (Wisteria)
• Added side tables (this wicker one  and a vintage Stanley piece)
• Added Kelly Wearstler Linden lamp
• Installed woven bamboo shades, curtains and curtain hardware
• Added new pillows to sofa
• Added Alberto light fixture (replaced ceiling fan)
• Reupholstered our spindle chairs
• Added Brynn accent chairs 
• Added gold bamboo side table 

Upcoming projects: add large framed Chinoiserie panels (flank TV console).

BACKYARD

• Added patio set (Pier 1) and outdoor jute rug
• Had entire yard landscaped and turfed (read about the transformation here)
• Had custom AC cover and side gate built and painted white (SW alabaster)
• Purchased outdoor dining table, umbrella and bamboo chairs

UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM
(shop room sources here and here)

• Added lucite hardware to custom built-in cabinets
• Added striped rug
• Added York Sofa
• Added new pillows to sofa
• Added art above craft table
• Added aperture mirror abvove dresser
• Added South Seas rattan console under TV
• Added sconces flanking TV
• Had custom bench seat cushions made for window seats
• Added Hampton light fixture (replaced ceiling fan)
• Added custom woven shades from DFW Shutter Shop
• Added upholstered ottoman
• Added new white desk

PRIMARY BEDROOM
(shop room sources here, here and here)

• Had primary bathroom wallpapered– this was done the day we closed on the house.
• Added gold mirrors to primary bathroom (we installed all of our own mirrors because we didn’t want any builder-grade mirrors that are glued to the wall as they require sheetrock repair after removal).
• Added bamboo woven shades, curtains and curtain hardware with rings to all windows in primary bedroom.
• New bedside lamps (Ballard)
• New custom dresser from Oyster Creek Collection
• Removed light fixture that was installed before closing (still looking for a new one!)
• New bedding (bolster pillow & duvet cover)
• Added framed intaglios 

Upcoming projects: add light fixture, add rug under bed, add art to walls.

LINCOLN’S ROOM
(shop room sources here and here)

• Added bamboo woven shade, hardware and curtains
• Added gingham rug
• Added new dresser with campaign hardware
• Had Lanai mirror installed in his bathroom
• Installed hardware on bathroom cabinets and toilet paper holder
• Added shower curtain and hardware
• Added euro shams from Biscuit Home
• Had custom monogram bolster pillow made
• Added acrylic book ledges
• Added La Jolla toy storage basket
• Painted room, ceiling and bathroom Farrow & Ball Parma Gray (color matched to SW paint)
• Added vintage Stanley bamboo nightstand
• Added acrylic book ledges 

Upcoming projects: new art for above dresser and bed. Possibly switch to printed curtains. Source lamp for bedside table. I still need to shoot some new photos of this space but you can see the new paint color below!

HARPER’S ROOM
(shop room sources here)

• Added bamboo woven shades, curtains and hardware
• Added refinished vintage nightstands to flank bed
• Added wavy mirrors above each nightstand
• Had custom euro pillows and shams created (via Tonya Sparkman Sewn)
• Added Les Touches bolster pillow to bedding
• Painted room (Melted Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore, mixed 10% lighter)
• Added acrylic book ledges
• Added bistro chairs
• Added lucite hardware to bathroom
• Added towel rack and toilet paper holder to bathroom
• Added sconces to flank bed
• Painted bathroom (BM Opal Essence)

Upcoming projects: add rug under bed, change bathroom mirror (ordered this one).

It wasn’t until I reviewed this post that I realized just how much we’ve done in 18 months! I’m proud of how far our home has come – it has been amazing to make it our own and to be able to design these spaces – it’s my passion and I learn so much with every space I create.

Thank you for reading!