Here We Go...

As promised, I have some pretty pictures for you.   I am still hammering out the details of this remodel, and let me tell you... after years of making due and painting what I had, it is really overwhelming.  I have had so many ideas of what I would do to this place, and now that the time is here, I am a bit paralyzed with choices.  
I find myself leaning towards more traditional, bright and beachy these days. Comfortable and unfussy.
Also, the hubs & I will be collaborating the design together, so it should be interesting.
Get ready for some "he said /she said, urinals abound & pink daggers to the eyes" again.
So here is what is certain for this remodel:
-Classic Beach House Casual
-Seriously, urinals in every bath- so tired of sitting ON the bowl at 3 am!
-There is now a Coke Machine is on the premises that is now getting worked into the design:
-as well as a basement full of cool old salvage.
Here is what else is cooking:
#1 White Kitchen with Big Table I think I am over saturated with color at the moment (SHOCKER!),
so I want to start with a clean white slate.
That means lots of white cabinets, trim and counters.  I will add color in with accents and fabric. Unfortunately my floor space doesn't allow me much room for a big island, but that is OK...
but I'd gladly take this skinny minnie any day:
Right next to my open kitchen there is room for my jumbo DR table, so I am hoping to combine the two and make a little Windsor Smith action happen:

I have these three spaghetti pendants I am rewiring to go over the table:

 My table is currently stained with a fretwork pattern,  but I think it will get sanded and neutralized like this for a while until I get the whim to change it again:
and lots of windows in the kitchen, lots of light...

#2 Millwork PLEASE  Loads of beadboard, slatboard, moldings galore on ceilings and walls: This 60's ranch has no crown molding, and any window and door molding is pretty insignificant. I would love to add some & cover ceilings and a few walls with  wide bead board to give this place character.




Love the idea of covering part of my fireplace wall: We actually own (2) old  7' x 4' doors from our old carriage house and would  love to incorporate them like this: or this:
and as far as color goes: HAPPY


#3 Painted Floors Yes! I got the "OK" to paint! Eventually (this summer) hardwood will get added to the kitchen and dining area to blend with the rest of the open space.
No idea of what to do, but here are a few favorites I've pinned away for a reno day:









 #4 Outdoor Space Gardens:  

Fire Pits, Pea Stone and Raised Beds- enough said

 Front Door Options


 talking "DREAM OUTDOOR SPACE"..
I'd die... Second Best Dream minus the lake
and some Raised Beds

Phew!  There is a lot of work on the horizon. Now to figure out how to make it happen and not explode the budget!