We have lived in our home since June 2002 and have done very little to it. We moved in and didn't even paint it! As a newly married couple, we didn't have extra money for such an extravagance! So we moved in and settled into 'married life'. We started our little family in 2003 when our beautiful twin daughters arrived. Boy, did life change with those 'two bundles of joy' - keeping us busy at every turn. Two years later in 2005 we had another precious baby girl. So as you can imagine, life has been a very busy one for us indeed.
It's only now, that we have time to devote to making over and perhaps somewhere down the road, renovating our first home. I truly believe that a home is what you make it, it's all about decor for me and not whether the home you have is 'old' or 'brand spanking new'. Through this blog, I will try to show you that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a wonderful look. I like to buy inexpensive items as well as the more expensive things as well - as long as the budget can stretch that far.
So, my husband and I (complete novices at home makeovers) are going to give it a go. Yesterday, we went out to our local hardware store and bought some essentials. Sanding machines x 2, one for him and a smaller one for me. Also sanding blocks that we could use 'free hand' which would allow us to get into difficult spots. We also bought putty for plasterboard as we will definitely be needing that! - oh and a flexible spatula so that we can apply the putty to the walls.
Today we set about preparing our lounge room, the room my kids love to live in. We covered up the furniture with spare sheets and moved the various pieces into the centre of the room. And off we went! We sanded skirting boards, just so that they were smooth - not to remove the existing paintwork, as we plan on painting over them. I think we will use a high gloss for the skirting board and doors in the house. We also smoothed over any bumps in the walls/plasterboard and any paint imperfections, ie drips of paint left on the wall by the previous owners. Before we knew it there was lots of dust on our beautiful old hardwood floors. Oh and lots of dust in my hair!!!!
Finally, we were done and it was almost late afternoon. Now to next week, where we will putty up walls and leave them to dry, resand and then paint!
Sounds like an exciting journey. I hated sanding, especially the walls, the dust gets into everywhere. We too are learning what we need as we go, my hubby has become really good at learning what to to. I would suggest You-tube research if you get stuck, there is heaps of DIY advice there. I look forward to reading (and seeing pics)of this makeover. Have Fun :)
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