The front door finally arrived. (I love that Craig is keeping it totally protected). It's bigger in person than I had imagined, which makes me happy because I think big front doors are cool. (And no, that isn't the color of the house or the front door, but we'll be waiting a long while before any exterior surfaces are painted, due to our climate).
I'm happy to announce that World Headquarters has gotten the recognition she deserves, thanks to Mike, the finish carpenter. And you know, it just gives it a higher level of importance don't you think? I can just imagine it now, as they go about their day at the worksite: "Hey, watch that wall! You don't want to damage World Headquarters, now do YOU?!" hee hee
And speaking of Mike, he's been toiling away on all of our trim work. He sure runs a clean operation. I like that. I like that a lot.
Here's one of our doors, installed, along with the trim. The doors and trim arrived primed, and will be painted later. I'm really happy with the simple, classic look, and love the dark hinges I opted for. I'll be going with dark doorknobs everywhere as well. And didn't the panel doors turn out nicely? I ended up going with solid doors, even though they were a bit more expensive. It's one of the areas that I really wanted to get right the first time. Because can you ever imagine replacing a whole house-worth of doors? Neither can I.
Top of door trim:
Bottom of door trim:
And Chuck is just getting started on the ceilings. I can't wait to see how much the beadboard changes the whole feel of the house.
In other news, much of the painting is done. The colors I've used most are Sherwin Williams Zurich White and Ermine. And I'd be lying if I told you I wasn't completely hung up on the colors not having Farm Chicky names. I think I should rename them Winter Prairie and Farmstead White. Are you listening, Sherwin Williams?
The tile installation will begin soon. Dirk has put together some really beautiful designs, complete with a special new tile he is creating that will cap everything off in one of the rooms. Here's the mold that will go into the machine that makes the tiles.
Yeah, he's pretty much amazing, that one.
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Awesome, Serena! Thank you for the tour. :)
Posted by: Angie | January 12, 2011 at 05:11 AM
looking good....i love the old looking panel doors Serena...
Posted by: june deese | January 12, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Is it too soon to make reservations?!
Posted by: Natalie VV | January 12, 2011 at 05:31 AM
I adore those doors! I'm thinking I want to replace all the doors in my house now --but I don't think I'll be able to pull that one off!
Posted by: Carol M | January 12, 2011 at 05:56 AM
So exciting to see the progress!
Posted by: Alison Agnew | January 12, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Love that view out of your windows. Spectacular.
Posted by: Myra | January 12, 2011 at 06:31 AM
a-door-able!
congrats! it's lookin' great.
xo
elyse
ps
i dig your paint naming ideas.
Posted by: elyse | January 12, 2011 at 06:59 AM
looking good so far...I love construction!!
Take care,
Mel's Cabin
Posted by: Mel's Cabin | January 12, 2011 at 07:14 AM
I love watching the progress. As someone who went throught the process just a few years ago I find it very interesting. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Daniele | January 12, 2011 at 07:52 AM
i have those doors throughout my house...(105 year old doors)...with the oil rubbed bronze hinges and handles, too...love the classic look! nice job! i love it when people take the time to reflect craftsmanship and beauty in new builds. thanks for letting us have a glimpse!
Posted by: colette | January 12, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Serena you know we all CAN'T WAIT to see the house finished and how you decorate...perhaps another new book? Enjoy seeing the progress though, thanks for sharing!
Blessings and Hugs,
Charmaine
Posted by: Charmaine McLaughlin | January 12, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Nice post. I love it. Waiting your new posts. Thank you...
Posted by: Devremülkler | January 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Everything seems to be coming together very nicely. How exciting!!
Posted by: Monica | January 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Serena everything is looking so beautiful! I love the panel doors. If I had them I think it would be so cute to paint one of the panels with chalkboard paint, then leave little love notes to my kids on their bedroom doors. Thanks for sharing the progress on your farmhouse!
Bless you!
Ruthann
Sugar Pie Farmhouse
Branson, Missouri
Posted by: Ruthann | January 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM
love the old fashioned feel of all the trim...and solid doors are a GREAT idea. We live in a 1920 farmhouse and the solid doors are fantastic. The sound reducing quality of solid doors cannot be beat... and they're great looking!
Thanks for keeping us all up to date,
Chris
Posted by: Chris B | January 12, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Love the doors! Ruthann (love her, too:) had a fun idea for the chalkboard paint. It will be so much fun to see how you decorate this wonderful farmhouse! I LOVE beadboard. Are you using the beadboard tile?
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy lane | January 12, 2011 at 04:03 PM
I just love looking at the inside of houses that are being built. They smell awesome (to me anyway, LOL, so new! I grew up in and out of new houses as my father was a self-employed contractor (tile setter~ he did amazing work!!) I love the view from your windows in the second to last photo~ wow!
~michelle~
Posted by: All That Jazz Vintage | January 12, 2011 at 08:58 PM
Because can you ever imagine replacing a whole house-worth of doors?
In answer to that...
Unfortunately, yes, I can. That's what we're eventually facing. All of the doors inside this house are hollow core, and a few were damaged by the previous owner (some anger issues).
Love the doors you've installed. Do you mind my asking what brand they are?
Posted by: carole | January 14, 2011 at 02:05 PM