This past weekend, all of the framing was finished. No thanks to me... I actually delayed the process with a last minute change on the third floor bathroom. After all of the careful planning and hard work that everyone did (which I really, really appreciate), I just strolled in there and said it was too small. I felt horrible and I definitely owe the guys some brownies and/or cupcakes. So, here are the most recent pictures...
This is the second floor, front of the house. Much to my disappointment, there are not any walls in the house that are in good enough condition to keep exposed... except this section above the wooden beam...
There is still some work we will need to do to make this brick more attractive and Sam has already started work sanding and finishing the wooden beam.
Just a close up of that same beam, the other side. It is really starting to look good! Before Sam got to it, it looked like an old piece of driftwood with a lot of nails in it.
Also in this pic, you can see the hallway to the right (which leads to the back bedroom) and, to the left, is a small bedroom.
This is the back bedroom on the second floor.
Sam and I are still planning on living in the third floor bedroom and having that as our master bed/bath but we have also designed this bedroom so that it could double as a master. The framing in the center of the photo is the bathroom and, to the right (on the other side of the window), is a closet. I have a pretty interesting plan for this bathroom door that I am very excited about!
Same room, different angle.
Remember, this is the bedroom with the step-up to a platform.
This is the third floor bedroom. Towards the center of the photo is the railing along the staircase. There is a closet and a bathroom in the right, back corner.
Better view of the closet and bathroom entry. This window will eventually be a door and the access to our roof deck.
Two front windows, third floor bedroom.
You may have seen hints of plumbing in some of the pictures. The plumbing is in progress and that will be followed by the HVAC work. I will keep you updated as each of the trades come in.
A few interesting things I've discovered this week:
1. Crestview Doors
Crestview doors is a website that sells kits to help you take a plain door and give it mid-century modern design. They encourage buying used doors at a second hand store to save money, and the planet. The kits are affordable and come with detailed do-it-yourself instructions. Plus, there are many designs to choose for both exterior and interior doors.
2. Second Chance
I learned about this website from a fellow Baltimore home renovation blog, Locust Point Rowhouse. They salvage items from buildings that will be demolished and sell them to the public. It looks like it might be a bit pricy but I think we will definitely check it out. With four warehouses, there may be a gem waiting there for us.
3. Baltimore Renovation Blogs
Two new blogs: "Locust Point Rowhouse" and "My Big Fat Greektown House"
Both of these are blogs about townhome renovations in Baltimore. It is interesting to see what other folks around town are doing and it is helpful as they share info about local businesses. Links to both of these sites are on the right hand side of our page. And, if you haven't already, check out our friend Harper's "bleak to chic" blog as well... she finished the major renovation on her Canton townhouse but is still making improvements.
3. Baltimore Renovation Blogs
Two new blogs: "Locust Point Rowhouse" and "My Big Fat Greektown House"
Both of these are blogs about townhome renovations in Baltimore. It is interesting to see what other folks around town are doing and it is helpful as they share info about local businesses. Links to both of these sites are on the right hand side of our page. And, if you haven't already, check out our friend Harper's "bleak to chic" blog as well... she finished the major renovation on her Canton townhouse but is still making improvements.
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