Chuck is finishing up the installation of all of the ceiling boards and I'm so happy with the job he's done. Here he is just getting ready to get all safety geared up. That ladder is high!
I went with wider boards in the high point of the living room ceiling, and narrow beadboard in the rest of the main floor. Here's the kitchen so far: (All of the ceilings have yet to be caulked and painted).
Hallway: (Can you believe how straight Chuck's lines are)?
I opted for "butt joints" in the wood where the boards meet up, rather than the flat edges meeting together. Because every house experiences some settling and movement, inevitably the boards will not stay perfectly butted up to one another. By using "butt joints" when there is some movement, it will be very difficult to notice with the naked eye. (And for the record, who in tarnation named them "butt joints"? Couldn't they be called something cuter than that? Just saying....)
Dining Room:
Into the kitchen from the dining room:
The tile installation has begun, windows and doors are getting framed out, and I've been working on finding some key light fixtures.
It's beginning to look like home - in my mind at least.
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WOW I can't wait to see the house all done:) It is going to be so beautiful!!!
Posted by: elma riedstra | January 25, 2011 at 03:59 AM
Looks great! How exciting to have a brand new home exactly the way you want it!
Posted by: Connie | January 25, 2011 at 04:02 AM
Thank you for sharing in the joy of your new home!
Posted by: Vick Cotnoir | January 25, 2011 at 04:17 AM
It is looking great! You and Colin have done a great job in designing this house together! A lot of good comes from "we" rather than "me".
Posted by: Karen | January 25, 2011 at 04:36 AM
the ceilings look amazing...it is going to add such a nice texture to the overall look.
Posted by: marmee | January 25, 2011 at 05:18 AM
It's gorgeous, Serena!
Nothing says farmhouse like some beadboard.
Beautiful!
Posted by: Meadowbrook Farm | January 25, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Love your ceilings! Nice! I bet you are so excited!
Posted by: Erin Branscom | January 25, 2011 at 07:16 AM
That is so exciting - When our home was getting built we all loved being over and helping out with the work (since my brother was the contractor:) so I can feel your excitement! The ceilings look beautiful!
BTW: found your blog thru a friend and I love it!
Veronica
Posted by: Veronica Williams | January 25, 2011 at 08:23 AM
I just have to say that your house looks beautifull. It's going to be great!
Love the ceilings.
Posted by: Susana Coelho | January 25, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Fabulous! It IS beginning to look like home, I know you must be anxious.
Posted by: Victoria | January 25, 2011 at 08:40 AM
I am so glad to see that you used "real" bead board panel on you ceiling vs the bead board by the sheet. I love it.
Posted by: Jenn | January 25, 2011 at 08:50 AM
It's looking amazing! So glad you are sharing the progress. Are you talking about "keyless light fixtures"? We installed them in the upstairs and mudroom of our new farmhouse. They are plain white ceramic sockets with round chrome dipped light bulbs screwed in. Kind of old fashioned with a contemporary flair. Have a blog post about them if that is what you are looking for. Under $2 at Lowes.
Posted by: Kim Sutton | January 25, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Exciting! We are at about the same stage :) Its so nice to see the walls all closed up - it really does start to look like a home (instead of a construction site!). You guys have a come a long way....without killing each other! LOL
:)
Posted by: Lolo | January 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Those ceilings are gorgeous! The house is really taking shape. It's fun to watch your progress. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Pam @ Our Adventures in Home Improvement | January 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM
How delightful! I can't wait to see what you do with the kitchen!
Posted by: Cheryl | January 25, 2011 at 07:06 PM
It's really coming along! So fun to see the changes and so excited to see how it all comes together. That first photo of Chuck on that board made me a little dizzy, LOL! ;-)
~michelle~
Posted by: michelle | January 25, 2011 at 07:33 PM
It's so lovely. Thank you for letting us take a peek and live vicariously through you! :) (You're giving me great ideas for my dream home...someday....)
Posted by: Amy | January 26, 2011 at 06:00 AM
We are remodeling our 'just bought' house....I love watching your progress! It's a long process and our house needs a lot of love! LOVE the bead board - doing that in my kid's bathroom!!!
Posted by: AndreaW | January 27, 2011 at 07:00 AM