Sunday, April 29, 2018

Chaos makes the muse

We are three weeks into Turner’s rehab and the place is almost entirely gutted.

Once upon a time there was a cantina.Now there are awkward beams. But ripping out the cantina brought in tons of light from the courtyard into the kitchen which sorely needed it. Before it was extremely dark and cramped. Even with the poles, the kitchen already feels brighter and airier. 

Also out of the kitchen is the built in desk. While the kitchen rehab won’t be taking place for some time, we wanted to take advantage of the dumpster before it leaves at the end of this week. Once we start work in the kitchen, we are planning on reconverting this nook to house the refrigerator. 

Taking pictures of this spot was extremely awkward due to the cantina beams being in the way but, for the sake of documentation of this weekend’s progress: voila!

Next up we knocked out the wall dividing the kitchen from the hallway along with the columns that lined the hall. 

This will truly help open up the space and create a more seamless transition from kitchen to living room. 

While tearing out the columns we discovered that underneath the current tile there was a white stone floor. We are uncertain as to what kind of stone it is. It’s way too sturdy to be marble but at the same time it’s a gorgeous white. Finding it beneath the tile has us rethinking the plan we had in mind for flooring. It’s going to need a good scrub, buff and wax but we are loving the excitement of uncovering this treasure!

Speaking of treasures, I love the hallway lamp above but am torn as to whether or not to keep in the house. We are adding an additional hall light in here and unless I can source another, I am stuck not knowing what to with it. If you’re interested in giving it a good home, let me know & I’ll save it for you!

Aside from removing toilets and knocking down outdoor eye sores (the teeny gate hiding the trash cans), the next items on the to do list will be less visible. 

EditThey involve getting the electrical updated (it’s been out of code for the past couple decades) and replacing corroded pipes. Both will be a big hit financially but well worth the investment for the peace of mind they will bring. 

We will also be scheduling a meeting with a structural engineer to approve removal plans for the cantina and hallway beams. It will involve a lot of work up in the attic and massive beams overhead but, the details for that are better left for Fran to explain. 

Last, but not least, this week we will work on patching walls to prep for paint. If you have a roller and affinity for banh mi sandwiches, we are recruiting painters. I will pay with food, boba tea, reggaetón and an enthusiastic house tour! 

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