Patience is a virtue

When we built our house, the plan was to have a big fireplace in the living room.  The chimney was built, the wall framed in, and everything was set to go.  Then, for one reason or another, we decided against it.  So, now we had this angled area in the wall that didn't really make sense.  The builder built in a little platform and covered it with beadboard and carpet.  We decided it could be a little sitting area.  And it was.  Until the boys discovered its potential.  It became Thompson family X Games Central.  Boys running at full speed, slamming into the platform, and thrusting themselves up, as if in a handstand.  "Sweet!  I just did an Ollie Quarter Foot Backspin 360!"  "Rad!  A Fakey McTwist!"  (You get the point).  And although Colin and I love their constant energy and enthusiasm, we were ready to relocate the X Games.

Here is what our X Games Central looked like:

And here is what it looks like now, as a part of our living room:
Now, the planning for this re-model began last fall, and after a few delays, finally began during the winter.  Perfect timing to coincide with working on the book.  So, on the days that Teri and I were working at my house, it wasn't the X Games we were dealing with.  It was the ZZZZZZZZZ of the saws, BAM BAM BAM of the hammers, GGGGGG of the air compressor.  And a couple of weeks later it was almost done.  Then one delay led to another and it was incomplete until last week.  Imagine my joy when the last doors were added on.  Patience is a virtue.

Comments

[Dawn-Hydrangea Home]

Beautiful storage! Love the way that came out - I could use one of those in my house.

[Jeanne]

That looks incredible! I also have to comment that you guys are showing off a bit with your daily posts:-) You are making the rest of us look bad!

[Leah]

this is a great example to show my husband. i have a huge wall in my basement i want to make shelve and cubbie holes and drawers and shelves and shelves. thanks for shelving...i mean sharing.

[Kim G.]

Wow! Worth the wait! I love all of the storage and great display possibilities, the area with the picnic tin and bread box is my favorite and would be a great spot to change seasonally. Drool.

[angie]

Looks great. I love all of the storage space! I have a before and during post on my blog. We are not done with the project yet but I couldn't resist posting.

[Jen @ The Cottage Nest]

Oh, it's just beyond gorgeous and I love the style of your doors. How did you go about finding such a talented carpenter? I would love to have kitchen cabinets that look just like that.

[Bella shabby]

It looks great , apparently good things do take time! Sue

[Julie from Kindred Spirit Soap]

Wow, what an incredible transformation. Looks wonderful. What a great eye for detail. Thanks for sharing.

[Gabreial]

Looks like it came right out of a magazine! I love that media wall, gorgeous!

[happy zombie]

Fantastic! I have this funky 1970's built-in bookcase in our entry - such an eyesore. Floor to ceiling "kitch-katcher". I have no amber colored mutant glass grapes or cookie jars that look like monks, so the built-in has been my thorn since we bought this house last year. Love the storage, hate how it looks. Light-bulb moment when I saw yours. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE your new cabinetry. Calling my husband over (aka "my carpenter", my workhorse) to come look at your photo. THIS is what I'd love to have. Thanks for sharing. Well, I thank you. My husband not so much.

[Christa from Chloe Rose]

I have two boys in my house, as well, so I can so relate to X games! If I could just have half their energy, I'd get so much done!

Congrats on the remodel, it looks wonderful.

Christa
Chloe Rose

[Tina]

if only I had all that space for "STUFF"...I'd be in ...heaven!

I love that little lunch kit. Love all the white...

Great!
Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage....

[Stephanie]

Wow, that looks great, nice transformation! What do the kids think about this?! LOL
Stephanie

[Kjersten]

This looks amazing and what a great use of space. I long for a built in like that! But I suppose your boys are onto more daring X Games outside...

[Isabel ~ Maison Douce]

I was so excited to find out you had a new blog, and even more excited (and honored) to be included in your blog roll...!!! Thank you for the inspiration! See you in June!

[Beehind Thyme]

*That's BoYs 4 U!!! Thanks for sharing... boys came be ALL boys somethymes. I do recall those games & stunts when my baby boy was small...LOL...he turns "18" this Saturday. Thyme travels fast!!!

Absolutely love the NeW LooK! Very clean & organized... something I need to consider.

I have enjoyed your blog for awhile now. You "Two" are such inspiration to all of us out here in the world.

Thank you dearly for becoming what you are today & giving to us gals.

Blessings 2 you on this AuTuMn DaY, Pamela

[kasey]

looks great Serena! Isn't it wonderful to have a project complete!
k-

[Teresa Sheeley]

Oh man, how sad were those boys when you took away their built in toy? :) But moms built in toy is much better! Thanks for sharing a snippet of your home, it is lovely.

Smiles,
Teresa

[Bethie]

Oh my gosh, Serena, what I wouldn't give for some shelving like that! My basement looks like a bomb went off!! I think I would endure the construction if it could turn out like that!

[joyfuliving]

ooo...i just love gorgeous built-ins! they make me giddy! :)

[christina g photography]

That looks FABULOUS!!! I want one just like it!

[~ Junkyard Jennifer]

It's gorgeous! Well worth the wait.

I'm envious of all that storage. Our new home is still under construction and it's so hard to be patient!

~ Jennifer

[Jodi]

It's gorgeous! Love every inch of it. ooxx`jodi

[Diane]

Can we PLEASE see the rest of your house now?PLEASE?
'Course I might want to move in!

Is this all custom cabinetry? I suppose it is, but I have seen some similar things done with Ikea separates..which would be more in MY budget!

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