Here goes nothing...

My first blog post EVER - scary! The reason I'm starting this blog is to have an outlet for all my creative ideas that float around in my head and keep me up at night, but like starting that college essay I am a bit stumped as to where to begin.  So I thought I'd share the current project I'm working - my very own house!

My fiance and I bought our house about a year ago.  It's a cute, little 1940's bungalow that needs some work.  One of our biggest challenges is the main living area.  It has these awful faux wood wrapped beams and a jagged field stone fireplace that is falling apart.  I have always loved the architectural detail of a coffered ceiling and since the beams are structural to the house, I thought this would be a perfect way to bring the room into modern day.

 The real estate listing photo - yuck!

My inspirations:

Photo: Southern Living

Photo: Traditional Home



Photo: Country Living Magazine

 Photo: Traditional Home

Photo: Traditional Home

Photo: House Beautiful



Photo: clearcutcarpentry.com

Unfortunately coffered ceilings can be pricey (depending on labor and the type of materials used), but I found that there are Coffer Ceiling Kits that are available.  Also instead of real wood, MDF or drywall can be used if it's going to be painted, which we are planning to do anyway.