The Great Room-Before and After

After 2 grueling weeks of work(mostly by Jim) the great room is almost complete! It was by far the most complex painting project we ever did because it required major masking,two coats of primer on everything including the beams and the wall peaks which are 16 feet high, 3 kinds of paint: satin on the walls,semi-gloss on the trim, brick and block paint on the fireplace, and then the super meticulous removal of random paint specks on the wooden floor. Now the decorating can begin.Jim refinished the original radiator covers and ceiling sconces which look amazing.Next project is hiding the primitive electric cords with plugs in them which go around the room(because the last owner did not see the need to install proper outlets).Then shelves and decorating, and maybe even a houseplant.Domestic bliss. Next month we will attack the dining room! Until then Jim is continuing to build an amazing wood shop, and I am puttering about upstairs in my studio.Oh yeah,the autumn leaves which are starting to turn are all over our lawn and they are gorgeous.