The LIST of All Lists

Here it is, folks. The big kahuna. The monster. The XL grande. The MASTER TO-DO LIST. Of this house.

I’m a list person. I LOVE lists. There’s something about getting to cross something off a to-do list that makes my heart do somersaults. I love it so much that my lists have lists. AND if for some reason I complete something, only to find out (GASP) that it was not on my list (the horror)… yes, I have added things on just to cross them off. Don’t worry, we’re getting a professional opinion on this. There’s a strong chance I’m certifiable.

So it’s no surprise that our house has a to-do list. Strangely enough, I’ve never shared it with you! Have no fear, though, your day is today. To see what we’re dreaming, what we’ve got cooking, and how much we’ve done… ROOM BY ROOM. Yeah, baby. Told you it’s the big kahuna. So sit back, grab a lemonade and snack of choice (mine is currently gold fish) and get comfy. Because this could take awhile. 🙂 Let’s do it!

FRONT PORCH (0% Complete)

• Repair hole in the screen door
• Put a fresh coat of paint on the front door
• Clean the porch light
• Remove the tree plaque from above the door (it’s been there since we’ve moved in and we never bothered to take it down)
• Look into replacing the front door with one that has more (or bigger) windows

FOYER (80% Complete)

• Paint the walls “Cumulus” (see it here)
• Install board and batten up the steps (see it here)
• Paint the inside of the corner cabinet (see it here)
• Decorate the corner cabinet
• Find something to put on top of the corner cabinet
• Stain the banister
• Look into replacing the light fixture

FAMILY ROOM (60% Complete)

• Buy fireplace/entertainment center (see it here)
• Hang curtains (see it here)
• Paint walls “Cumulus” (see it here)
• Install and style hanging shelves (see it here and here)
• Purchase storage ottomans (see it here)
• Hang gallery wall (see it here)
• Fill gallery wall
• Decide whether or not to paint coffee table (and do it)
• Decide how to upcycle current side tables (and do it)
• Add navy fabric to the bottom of the curtains to make them appropriate length
• Cover the sunflower candle box in something that fits with the room
• Possibly add paper to the windows of entertainment center to block clutter

DOWNSTAIRS BATH (5% Complete)

• Remove wallpaper and paint gray (see it here)
• Come up with a game plan for re-doing the space
• Create and install cabinet below the sink
• Paint cabinet below the sink (white?)
• Paint the laminate countertop (black?)
• Figure out a general color scheme
• Remove medicine cabinet above toilet
• Create an accent wall behind toilet
• Hang chunky floating shelves above toilet
• Remove current floating shelves and hang art instead?
• Replace light fixture
• Look into replacing mirror with something with an interesting shape?

HALL CLOSET (0% Complete)

• Paint the inside a fun color and paint the trim white
• Create an organization system
• Install storage unit on the inside of the door?

KITCHEN (85% Complete)

• Paint yellow (see it here)
• Install floating shelves for storage (see it here)
• Hang gallery wall (see it here)
• Update chandelier (see it here)
• Decide on back splash tile for above sink and install it
• Paint the fridge white
• Clean all cabinet doors
• Deep clean oven and microwave vents
• Replace all cabinet hardware
• Create “meal plan” station inside one of the cabinets to complete this project

HEATING UNIT CLOSET (0% Complete)

• Paint the inside of the door a fun color
• Install storage unit on inside of the door
• Create organization inside the closet

STEPS/ UPSTAIRS HALL (50% Complete)

• Install board and batten up the steps (see it here)
• Set up a vignette at the top of the stairs
• Hang some art
• Change all outlet covers
• Replace the light fixture with this one we got for Christmas

UPSTAIRS BATHROOM (25% Complete)

• Paint bathroom “Spa” by Behr (see it here)
• Add minty accessories (see it here)
• Add storage unit (see it here and here)
• Possibly paint vanity
• Raise mirror a few inches
• Clean grout between floor tiles
• Replace grout in shower
• Look into replacing all tile in shower
• Update hardware to be cohesive
• Add art above towel racks

MASTER BEDROOM (20% Complete)

• Paint “Antique White” by Behr (see it here)
• Create a window nook (see it here)
• Build a bed (post on this coming soon!)
• Add some sort of gallery wall
• Add interest to the ceiling (possibly planked?)
• Re-do Leslie’s dresser
• Add organization to drawers
• Possibly add accent wall behind bed?
• Install blinds
• Raise curtain rod and by longer curtain (and move mirror to the back of the door)

SPARE BEDROOM (10% Complete)

• Paint room “Mint Fizz” and “Mint Majesty” by Behr (see it here)
• Purchase futon (see it here)
• Figure out a new layout to accommodate a desk that is not in the center of the room
• Decide on future color scheme for the room
• Figure out a solution for the side tables
• Remove doors from the closet
• Add bamboo blinds to the closet for hidden storage
• Install sturdy curtain rod to hide shoe storage
• Upcycle cabinets to create a desk
• Paint new “office space”
• Organize and style office space
• Look into purchasing an accent rug for the room
• Add blinds to window for privacy
• DIY a Roman window shade
• DIY a “top” for the bookcase (maybe something like this?)
• Frame out big map with chunky wooden frame
• Paint frames of ethnic art either white or a fun color

PATIO/ BACKYARD (90% Complete)

• Finish the “outdoor room”
• Possibly switch out Christmas lights for bigger bulb lights?
• Figure out how to make a plant “climb” up the trellis
• Work on a layout for better veggie garden (pots?)
• Replant flowers in garden

We’ve got work to do, projects to finish (and start), and DIY to dream up… and now you know where we’re headed! Our method is a little bit here, a little bit there. Ideally, we finish one project before starting the next, but that is almost never the case. I get easily excited about starting new things… so we hop around. 🙂 Which is why one day on the blog, you’ll see a room get painted and the next, I’ll be trying my hand at building hanging shelves. We like to keep you on your feet… really, I just can’t be contained to one project. Hah!