Renos in Full Swing at the Sweet Little Bungalow
I can finally share with you that the renos are in full swing at the Sweet Little Bungalow!
Remember that time I told you about the demos happening on my new Sweet Little Bungalow? Yeah, that was only beginning of January.
At the time I wrote that post I was supposed to be getting my permits annnnnyyy day now. But it never happened.
I actually JUST got the permits to go ahead with my renos on February 1st. You can read the whole story HERE if you’d like.
Sooooo…it’s finally beginning now. Renovations are finally in full swing people!
Just look for yourself if you don’t believe me!
I’m getting a whole new fireplace. I was just going to get a limestone-like fireplace mantel but I’m sorry I needed a new gas insert too.
The one I’m getting is similar to these ones HERE.
So yes the flooring had to come out. It’s sad because it was actually in good shape.
Remember?
But we took down a load-bearing wall!! Which means new flooring.
I’m okay with it. I picked out one that I love.
This is how it used to look:
And currently:
Look at all that openness!! Man I love renovations.
It no longer looks like a townhome it looks like a home.
To refresh your memory, here is what the kitchen looked like before:
Currently:
Right now all the framing, plumbing rough-ins and electrical are happening.
The inspector will be coming by next week and then it’s more forward movement.
Oh, look at my new French doors.
Aren’t they beautiful?
This used to be the family room but I’m turning it into the dining room.
This gas fireplace was removed to make way for a dining room table and chairs.
It’s right off the kitchen so I’m super excited to have the dining room right by these new French doors.
This was the small hall closet and laundry that I had made into one larger laundry room. The pocket door was just framed.
The laundry room will still be small but with the built-ins on one side and washer and dryer stacked on the other, I think it will make the room feel more spacious.
And much more practical compared to a small hall closet and small laundry room.
The master ensuite bathtub was taken out to make way for a large tiled shower.
The bench was just framed too. So exciting!
The bathtub was just installed in the kids bathroom.
Here is a view of the landing on the second floor. That bedroom with the large window will be my office.
Wait until you see what I have in store for the flooring. The hallway and office will be hardwood like the main floor but I’m having a patterned carpet put on the stairs to look like a runner.
The bedrooms will have a plush cream coloured carpet.
There is obviously still so much to do but I’m so excited that my renovations are in full swing now. It was a long three months waiting on permits.
It will all be worth it in the end.
I have more time to pick out all the finishing details and that load-bearing wall came down.
Totally worth it!
We are getting ready for a master bath reno. It is a small room, it is all going to be gutted and we are doing a tile shower as well. Just curious, what tile you are using in your shower? I am thinking of using white subway tile, with a 6 inch accent of small marble tiles. There are so many decisions and so many options!!!!!
I’m using subway tile in the kids bathroom and some large carrara marble look alike tile in the master bath. I love your choices!
Hugs, Jamie
This is going to be a complete transformation and I can’t wait to see how you add your touch to it all! Glad that things are finally starting to go your way.
Thanks Jamie! I can’t wait for it all to come together too.
Hugs, Jamie
Omg! I think I would go insane! I can’t stand seeing unfinished projects in my house so a complete reno would drive me nuts ! But I guess in the end it will all be worth it! Kudos too you for having the guts and vision to take on such a project! Can’t wait to see the end results!
Thanks Kim. Yes, it’s insane. At least we’re not living there right now. I can’t wait till it’s all done!
Hugs, Jamie
Wow, is all I can say. Your ideas and decorating taste are amazing.It is going to be a wonderful home
for you and the children.
Thanks so much, Lea!
Hugs, Jamie
Thanks for the update Jamie. So exciting that this is finally starting for you! I love the before and during the renovation shots. Can hardly wait for the after! Its going to look amazing!
I can hardly wait too, April! Thanks so much.
Hugs, Jamie
Wow! It seems so much larger now. Can’t wait to see all the progress. Did you have to move air ducts electrical? I wanted to open up a wall and was told I couldn’t because of the duct work.
Yes, a lot of stuff got moved. It’s a lot of work removing a wall! Thanks 😉
Hugs, Jamie
hey girl can’t wait to see the big reveal! love ya!
Thanks Shawnna 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Opening it up was definitely the right move. Look at all of that gorgeous light filling the space now! I love following these transformations (especially when it isn’t my house- wink wink)!
Thanks so much, Shauna! I know, right? lol
Hugs, Jamie