[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by McheleM

I am itching to pull up all our carpet and do hardwood. I like to do things myself, so right now, time (and $) are keeping me from doing it.

I also want to take our existing deck out and replace it with a newer, nicer, bigger one. I love being outdoors, and want an oasis, but right now it's not very oasis-y.

My son and I are redoing the walls in the living room to look like a log cabin. It's a slow process, but when it's all done, it will be worth it. (I love my power tools!!). My interior is very rustic/lodge like, and this is what we're doing to the walls. Before, they were just white Sheetrock. This is my entry, where you first come in my front door:

Wow! What a project! I wish I knew how to do this kind of stuff.

Originally Posted by Carmeow

All things Mother of Pearl!!!! Obsesssssed. Backsplashes, fireplaces, shower tile, tabletops...ah, how I wish we weren't renting.

I do have a pinterest board devoted to all temporary renter's renovations. I need to find some mother of pearl contact paper/snap on tiles.

Brw love this thread. Thanks Ann, and I will be permanently subscribed to this now haha

Would love to see your pinterest. Mine is: annml on Pinterest

Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

We have a white quartz countertop, back splash is subway tile white with gray grout. The only color in my kitchen is my blue Kitchen Aid mixer. We are planning to sell next year and I wanted to enjoy my kitchen before we move, next time I will go with a French vanilla white and and rubbed oil bronze fixtures, I wanted that this time but could not get my head wrapped around what color appliances I should get.

We did go with the double door refrigerator with a drawer freezer, love it. Also we brought our hardwood into the kitchen. It's working well, I wanted all the same flooring on first floor.

Your kitchen sounds lovely, you should post piccies.