Once he got the new one installed, we were both surprised by how dark it was. This was something we purchased out of a catalog supplied by Columbus Handyman. In the picture, the door looked somewhat lighter. It was called "mahogany", so I knew it would be dark"ish", but this has more of a red tint to it than showed in the picture. We were also surprised by how low the window was. We were hoping it would be high enough that a person of average height could not walk up and look in. However, Hubs can look through the window, and he is only 5'9". We solved that problem by investing in some window film. JoAnn's Fabrics had just the right stuff - it has sort of a mozaic pattern and is frosted. With his great patience, Hubs installed the film on both sides of the window. Now we have privacy without losing the light, and it actually looks right for the Craftsman style door. It is hard to see in the photo, but there is actually a narrow shelf under the window on both sides. It's called a "dental" because it looks like it has teeth.
Tony initially installed the door with the full length screen in the storm door, but we felt that had many "issues" and so we opted to put the glass in. The pretty door can be seen better through the glass, and since the storm door can also be locked, it adds more security. We can leave the interior door open when we want more light, and the glass is better for that also. In spite of the fact that the door is different than what we expected it to be, it really is a beautiful door, and we are learning to love it. It is very solid and should last for many many years.
The next happening was getting a twin bed for the guest (red) room. We got a frame that matches the queen frame in the master, and got a mattress set from Bedrooms First. Hubby picked out the sheets and comforter and so here is the finished product:
We were going to put a white bedskirt on it, but then decided it looked fine by just putting a black fitted sheet on the box-springs. We are mix/matching zebra striped and black sheets, and then the comforter is reversible black/gray. It is very sharp in the red/white room. Hubs looked long and hard for a desk, but the size he needs isn't really standard, so he decided to make a desk to fit the space and his needs. That is in progress in the garage/workshop. Here is a preview with much yet to be done:
I have been working on sewing projects. First I made new curtains for the kitchen window:
The window is not centered between the cabinets, so I made the curtains wide enough to span the entire 49" space and put them on a tension rod. The pattern is birds and butterflies and has very pastel blues, greens, pinks and yellows. It looks very nice against the blue walls and white tile.
Next I made curtains for my sewing room. My initial vision was a double rod with curtains on the inner rod and a valance on the outer rod that would hide the ring/clamps. However, while working in there with no window dressing at all, it became very clear that I really needed mini-blinds at the side west-facing window. It was just too sunny and bright to rely only on curtains to keep out the direct sunlight (and heat). So, I went against my vow to not have mini-blinds and had Hubs install them anyway. That meant there wasn't room for both curtains and a valance on the rod I'd already bought, so I gave up the valance idea and just did the curtains. Then I made a valance for the front window over the wider plantation blinds. As it turns out, this all worked out quite well given the amount of fabric I bought! I didn't have enough for a valance on the big window anyway!
I just love hearing and seeing all the details! The door is beautiful and looks expensive in that rich color. The guest room looks great! Do I see a collection of vintage radios? Love the fabric choices for the curtains-so "you"!
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