Remodeled Foyer (Step by Step)
One of my favorite big projects of last year was our foyer. When we bought the house, the stairs were covered in blue outdoor carpeting and the flooring was pink faux marble tile. I've always thought the foyer sets the tone for the whole house - it's the first impression visitors have when they come to your house - and outdoor carpet and faux marble were not the impressions I was wanting to send. So I got to work and over a period of about 9 months I completely transformed our entry way. The entire project was around $500 because I used 3/4 inch plywood for the wainscoting. This is our forever house so I wanted good materials. You could use MDF and cut the cost easily in half.
For info on adding trim to the windows: http://www.therozyhome.com/2013/11/07/and-done-almost/
Adding picture frame moulding: http://www.therozyhome.com/2013/10/11/the-bane-of-my-existence/
For info on adding trim to the windows: http://www.therozyhome.com/2013/11/07/and-done-almost/
Adding picture frame moulding: http://www.therozyhome.com/2013/10/11/the-bane-of-my-existence/
The final product.
The entry before.
The entry before.
The entry before.
Step 1: Change the flooring.
Steps 2 & 3: Replace the stair rail and change the carpeted stairs to wooden treads and risers. For the record, I liked the blue but my husband HATED it.
Step 4: Trim the windows.
Step 5: Add board and batten!
Step 5: Add board and batten!
Step 6: Add trim to the upper windows. *I had the arched trim made by a local woodworker.
Step 7: Add picture frame moulding.
Step 8: Make the trim around the windows are as nice as that along the stairs.
Step 8: Make the trim around the windows are as nice as that along the stairs.
Step 9: Spruce up the trim around the doors.
Step 9: Spruce up the trim around the doors.
Step 10: Continue the wainscoting from the foyer to the lower stairs.
Step 11: Sand the stairs that were destroyed during the bathroom remodel.
Step 12: Stain the stairs over a one week period (staining every other one and allowing to sit).
Step 13: Enjoy the new stairs!
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Sehr schön gemacht.
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Absolutely fabulous and looks very up-market. I love the grey colour and white woodwork. Just one question, did you find it difficult to cut and match the angles on the mouldings, because they look fabulous too!
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