Attic Reno 14

As I mentioned in an earlier post, our attic has been "operational" and in use since the end of December.  All that is left to do is install the banister on the stairs and raise the door that leads up to the space to meet code.  Here's what we have so far.  I'm enjoying picking up artwork and other fun decor as I find them rather than rush to find everything at once.  A work in progress!  The first picture shows the area as you first come up the steps.  Found that artwork on clearance at Kohls and fell in love with it.  It shows a man and woman, arm in arm, walking through a rainy city scape.

 Justin built, painted, and installed the cupboards and drawers.  Some of the cupboards contain pull out shelves and others contain closet rods.  The drawers on the bottom get larger, as they were built into the knee walls.  It seems they pull out forever!  LOVE. THEM.

 We absolutely love the sky light!  We also added the beams and like the look of the dark wood against the light blue walls.

 I decided on the colors of aqua/teal blues and oranges.  Found two different bedside stands at an antiques/repurpose store.  The one on the right is an old crate.  We've only bonked our heads on the ceiling a few times.  No helmets required just yet!

 The sitting area is probably my favorite spot of the space.  With a new baby in the house, I nurse here quite often.  It's been fun to watch the snow fly from up high!  The awesome chair and ottoman were purchased at IKEA and the artwork here we found on clearance at Menards.  Yes, Menards has artwork that is beautiful.  Who knew??  In case you can't make out the picture, it's a river with trees in autumn.  It reminds me of canoeing on the river with my family when I was growing up.

 Justin also built and installed the bookcase in the sitting area.  It covers up the "stink pipe"!  Clever, huh?  :)

 More cubbies and drawers are in the closet area that leads into the bathroom.  Justin is fully moved in.  I, on the other hand, only have a few drawers moved.  Haven't had a lot of time to take care of that just yet!

 Having had a natural birth, the tub has already gotten a lot of use as I'm pretty diligent about getting my doctor recommended 2-3 baths a day!  It's a 6 foot soaker tub for my long legs!  The antique "step stool" was purchased at the same location we found the workbench for the vanity.

 Justin decided to leave the cubbies open in the bathroom shower area.  I was fortunate to find these laundry basket hampers at Target.  They are plastic but have the look of a basket.  LOVE. THEM.  Judging the middle basket, looks like I need to do laundry.  Again.  We did install a floorboard heater to help out in the shower area.  It has come in handy this winter.

 The shower tucks in behind the old chimney which provides a little bit of privacy as well.  I told Justin when I shower, I feel like I'm in a luxury hotel.  That made him smile.

 And one last shot looking from the shower area toward the vanity and the closet space beyond.

Justin did a great majority of the work and spent most every weekend working on it from April through December.  Single ladies: a note of advice.  Marry a handyman.  'Nough said.  

In all seriousness though, a single "thank you" is not enough to tell my husband, though I know that's all he needs.  This space is a wonderful getaway within our own home.  With our newborn, it's been nice to have him up there with us for night feedings and keep his cries hushed so big brother can sleep through the night.  I can escape up there for quiet baths or to read my daily devotion.  It is a quiet, calming space that I am so grateful for.  We are truly blessed to enjoy it now that it's nearly finished.  Thank you, Justin!!!  And thanks to so many who have helped us along the way from our dads and their carpentry work to neighbors and friends hauling lumber up for us.  Feeling blessed.