Tuesday, 23 August 2011

The No Excuses To-Do List

There are so many little (and big) things around our place that I would love to make improvements to. Some things like the kitchen require big dollars and careful consideration while other things like painting our bedroom and updating some of our decor are fairly inexpensive and straightforward, but can make such a big difference to the overall feel of our house. I have been procrastinating about some pretty minor changes that need to be made so I am hoping that by listing them here I might be more accountable and get on with it already!

 

Main Bedroom
Paint walls – definitely a priority because I just can’t stand the lavender any more, plus its clashing with all my carefully chosen bed linen.
Reconfigure the built-ins – our built-ins are a pretty good size but I don’t think they are fitted out well enough to maximise their potential.
Add artwork / framed photos to the wall – obviously I have been putting this off until the painting is done but I would love to see some family photos above our bed to make the room look more finished

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Kitchen
My first preference would be to blow it up and start again, we are still collecting quotes and deciding the best way to go, I am however absolutely loving having some pantry space thanks to my $200 kitchen makeover so we can take our time on this one while we save up our pennies. Just to add annoyance to the matter, my oven light is no longer working.

Entryway
We have a pretty small entry space in our house but I am in need on something that will hold keys, wallets and hopefully handbags off the ground and away from Skye’s inquisitive hands. After wasting way too much time on pinterest sourcing ideas I also like the idea of a mirror for last minute checks before leaving the house.

Front Door
I plan to add some storage boxes that will double as a bench to our front door way so we can keep all the shoes tucked away neatly. I think some kind of potted plant will make our door way a little more inviting too. I am planning a trip to Bunnings today to pick these up and hopefully will be able to tick this off the list quickly.

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Dining area
I am ready for something new above our sideboard but I am not sure whether to place a picture rail or shelving of some kind above it or just find some new pictures to update the wall. Once again pinterest is not helping me to be more decisive!

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Office
Our spare room / office is almost completed but I have some shelving that needs to be fixed to the wall so I can have things set out in a more accessible way.

So who’s with me? What little things have been sitting on your house to-do list forever because you haven’t got the time or the motivation to make the changes? Fess up so we can encourage and motivate each other to get these pesky items off our lists and making our lives a little easier together!

Today I am linking up with Diary of a Stay At Home Mum for iBOT. Visit her site for some great Tuesday posts from some very talented bloggers.

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I love a bit of a mini home reno! We're in the middle of one ourselves! For your entryway, I don't know if oyu are near an Ikea, but there are these great hall stands that pull out in a shallow/diagonal way, that you slide your shoes into? I NEED some!
1 reply · active 709 weeks ago
Yes I have seen those at IKEA Daisy! What a great idea but they are a bit of a drive from our place so I make sure I have a big long list of stuff before I venture down there. Thanks for the tips, hope to see some of your reno's soon too :)
After years of renovating homes, we have just moved into one that doesn't require any fixing up other than a patio. Although in saying that, the walls are quite bare, so I've got to start thinking of what to put on them. But I'm loving not having to do a thing.
1 reply · active 709 weeks ago
Congratulations on your new home Debbie! It must be lovely to have a home not requiring any work to be put into it although I am sure you will fnd something to tinker with.
We are renting, so no makeovers for us :( but I can't wait until we have somewhere we can freely paint, or hang pictures. Our lounge is a horrible light, olive green, and our floor boards have lifted from leaking sunlight. But rental (and market) prices in Darwin are as bad as Sydney, so anything else is not optional. I just have to make do.

Thanks for linking up!
1 reply · active 709 weeks ago
Yes house prices are ludicrous aren't they?!?! But I remember hating not being able to paint or change anything while we were renting. It can make it difficult to see your home as a reflection of yourself when you are dealing with someone else's poor taste!
What colour are you thinking for your bedroom? I love a good list! We are planning a big reno in the next couple of years...going to have a go at a "mood board" one day soon.
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My Big Nutshell · 710 weeks ago

now this list is very exciting and even more exciting picking what will go where! Hmmm I am so living vicariously through you!

I'm waiting for our TV to die and we may get some new furniture at the same time. Really should be aiming for a new #kooka but he isn't dead yet.
1 reply · active 709 weeks ago
Well you are on a makeover list of your own now so we will have to share all our ideas because if Mr Nutshell is anything like Mr Bond the furniture is just fine the way it is even if it is totally hideous and impractical... as long as there is a massive TV to watch.

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