Apologies for the mini blogging break. I’ve either been asleep (too much) or DIY-ing (not enough) sorry. This weekend most of the new kitchen units were installed which is mega exciting. For now though, I’m still bringing you up to where we are now so here is the tale of tearing apart the kitchen…
The bedroom: before
I’m not very good at this blogging lark. I realised I’ve given you an ‘in progress’ post for the bedroom but not actually shown you what it was like to start with. Decidedly amateur move there jeopardising my hypothetical (as in entirely imaginary) book deal and prime time interior design TV show …
ANYWAY. This is what the bedroom looked like when I bought the penthouse.
The ceilings that nearly made me cry
So all in all the penthouse stuff is going well. Lots to do and not really enough time to do it but also fun and interesting.
Then the ceilings nearly made me cry.
The lounge: before
If I named my blog posts like Friends episodes (and omg why have I not been?!) this one would be called The One With The Carpet…
The office: before
The office is the rather grand title for the second bedroom that will act as a home office/craft room. It was previously used as a bedroom with a blue and yellow colour scheme. The wardrobe, drawers and dressing table are
My love affair with the IKEA kitchen planner
I bloody love the internet and spend a lot of my time on it for work and cat video pleasure but one of my absolute favourite games on the internet is the IKEA 3D kitchen planner. Admittedly we have a love-hate relationship (but why can’t I just drag this unit where I want it?!) but I could happily spend hours playing with it.
I’ve been planning the new kitchen for the flat complete with awkward pipes to work round…
Tempting fate with stationery
In a foolish move that will no doubt jinx the entire house-buying process, I’ve ordered change of address cards. Blatantly all going to fall through now… Because I love stationery I decided to treat myself to proper change of address