House Planning | Preparing for Renovations
Lately I've been desperately trying to avoid the Veruca Salt complex. You know, that pesky little attitude that makes you say, "I want wallpaper, daddy! I want it now, daddy!" First of all, my daddy heaves a mighty sigh when I even mention wallpaper. Our family has had quite the history of wallpaper removal. So, why would I want to bring that upon myself? (Look at the wallpaper below and you will find out why!) Ah yes. 'Twould be so lovely. And why stop at the kitchen? Let's paper the dining room too! And the living room!
Okay, I've got issues. And very little money to work them out with wallpaper purchases. Which might be for the better, eh? In any case, I've decided against wallpaper anywhere but the small wall space in our kitchen. Instead, we will do a nice warm grey in the living room and dining room, which is open to the kitchen.
And since we're moving this weekend (ALREADY?!), I've been prepping our plans and gearing up to bark out orders gently ask favors of those who have kindly offered to help. So, I guess I will update again once we've moved a bunch of boxes and broken out the chain saws and crowbars. Yikes! I thought I said no renovations this time? Ah, I guess we all knew that wouldn't be the last word.
Ah, this weekend?! Hope the move goes smoothly!
Posted by: Sarah Rooftops | January 24, 2012 at 05:57 PM
I am so stinking excited for you! The house is going to be gorgeous when you're done. Good luck with the move
Posted by: Bekuh | January 24, 2012 at 06:05 PM
The colors you chose are perfect! Good choices!
Posted by: arielle | January 24, 2012 at 06:21 PM
love these colors!! we've been in our house over a year and i'm still ripping down wallpaper. i'm doing different shades of grey throughout the lower level, i just love it's versatility!
♥
Krystle
http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Krystle | January 24, 2012 at 06:26 PM
Super duper love what you have planned...that wallpaper is amazing! Can't wait to see it come together...
Posted by: Nora | January 24, 2012 at 07:40 PM
Renovating is the most fun part of moving - getting to make a place your own :) Good luck! Love the wallpaper and the rug!
Posted by: LolaDee | January 24, 2012 at 07:50 PM
YAY!! I hope the move goes smoothly and I love your color palette (we chose ours off a similar rug and it looks great!).
Posted by: PepperReed | January 24, 2012 at 08:41 PM
it's so funny you mention this because I feel like I have totally been that girl recently! I want pretty wallpaper soo badly! Even in the bathroom where I know it's not the most practical haha
Posted by: Mara | January 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM
that dining room rug!! it's to die for.
great colors. it's going to come together beautifully. i can't wait to see. since i never made it over to try on some more cloths i'll have to do it at the hew house ;) if you don't mind my imposing that is!
Posted by: liz | January 25, 2012 at 08:14 AM
I wish the wallpaper in our house was that fantastic. Unfortunately, it looks like it's from the 70s. And not 70s good, 70s bad. Think mauve and country blue seagulls. Ugh. So we started the process of removing it this weekend. It's in every single room. Yikes. So good luck with your wallpaper hanging! I hope it's much more fun than removing.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 25, 2012 at 09:01 AM
Digging the 70s vibe you have going with your color choices. Wishing you smooth sailing in your renovations.
Posted by: Sue | January 25, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Demolition and remodel was by far the most fun part of buying our house! Now that it's over, I want to move again. LOL But seriously, you are going to have soooooooo much fun in your new place! Congrats!!
Posted by: Wendy | January 25, 2012 at 10:29 AM
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to buy my first home & be able to demo. Good luck!
Posted by: Khristi | January 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Renovations are so much fun! My parents were big reno-ers and I think I may have lived about 10 years of my life in an almost constant changing house. Now that I'm married, all I can think of is how to change the house to make it more awesome (although we're renting, so it's not so easy!)
I envy you right now! Your new place looks really cute. Have fun!
Posted by: Courteney | January 25, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Love this kind of stuff! I can't wait until we can afford a home so we can do all the awesome demo/painting/decorating. Good luck with the move! :)
Posted by: Alison | January 25, 2012 at 11:56 AM
that rug is GORGEOUS! I can't wait to see what you do Mandi!
Posted by: mandie @ moxiemandie | January 25, 2012 at 01:56 PM
LOL! This made me laugh, my husband and I recently bought a ranch style brick home built in 1957. The other night as I'm thumbing through magazines I mention how I would love some beautifully pattered wallpaper in the living room. I not only got a no, but Hell No. I wanted to whine also, but refrained. LOL!
Posted by: Shannon | January 25, 2012 at 04:26 PM
This is all so exciting! Going through the same process just not in my home but a New salon. Build out is starting soon!
Love your space!
xo
B
Good luck to y'all:)
Posted by: Kelly Amber and Brandi Lisenbe | January 25, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Your house is going to be amazing!! :)
Posted by: Sarah | January 26, 2012 at 12:11 AM
I love the wallpaper, colour and pattern are fantasic!
I own a book called "modern vintage style" A room in this book uses different strips of wallpaper in a row, you should check that out. Very daring, I love it!
Cat Pepper - Brisbane
ps Happy Australia Day!
PPS I am Irish
Posted by: Catherine Pepper | January 26, 2012 at 01:17 AM
love the colors and patterns!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 26, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Love! Great patterns! Especially the kitchen paper!
Posted by: Bobby | January 26, 2012 at 12:01 PM
love the rustic look and funky colors of the dining room rug!
Posted by: blue roses | January 27, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Oh wow that rug and wallpaper are amazing! I put a warmish light grey in my bedroom and am still not over how much I love it. You can't go wrong! :) Best wishes for an easy move!
Posted by: Trude | January 27, 2012 at 06:14 PM
The kichen paper is awesome you would never want to remove it and the rug is amazing is it an item you have already or plan as a house warming to yourself?
Nicolette xo
Posted by: Nicolette Lafonseca | January 28, 2012 at 04:50 PM
oh, I have a love/hate relationship with wallpaper.....however, as along as it doesn't have ducks, flags or watermelons on it you're fine.
{I'm just remembering all the borders our house had when we bought it. ugggh, the removal of wallpaper is not fun}
love the rug.....
{found you via decor8!}
best,
kara
Posted by: kara | January 29, 2012 at 08:53 PM
agh, can't wait to come visit! So fun, can't wait to see what you'll do with it!
(PS, love wallpaper.)
Hugs friend!
Posted by: Danielle | February 02, 2012 at 04:50 PM
good luck! can't wait to see the AFTER
xo the egg out west.
Posted by: The Egg | February 02, 2012 at 07:05 PM
I absolutely love that color scheme! And I'm not even a huge fan of orange, so props for pulling that off! And your rug is amazing.
Posted by: Scout | February 03, 2012 at 10:01 AM
oh i love your kitchen! fits you perfectly. can't wait to see what you do to it!
Posted by: stephanie | February 04, 2012 at 11:19 PM
What a cute collection of colors for your new place! Good luck with the move!
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | February 05, 2012 at 05:13 PM
It's going to look absolutely great!!!
Posted by: Brandi | February 08, 2012 at 02:15 AM
we too have a mid-century home and after buying it, i felt very much like veruca salt. the nice thing is that over time you can really make it perfectly yours. it'll happen eventually. there are so many gorgeous wallpapers to choose from. good luck and be sure to post photos once you've been able to do some papering.
Posted by: courtney | February 09, 2012 at 04:55 PM