Pony House Done: Living Room

Between not having access to my New Delly computer down in my dark basement lair, and Hick's forgetfulness in sending me updated photos, we'll have to make do with the images I have at hand. I would have preferred photos of the completed rooms before any furnishings were put in place. As it is, you will see some of Hick's tool clutter, some of The Pony's furniture, and some rooms almost finished. I'm pretty sure you will notice the improvement from the initial condition of Pony House.

 

Here's a basic floor plan that Hick drew up (and I copied neatly) after the first walk-through. Just for reference purposes. The only changes are the tiny hall bathroom has been elongated and the closet by the Master Bedroom absorbed by it, and the relocation of the Master Bathroom tub and door.

 

 

Today we tour the living room. Upon the first walk-through, the living room condition as seen from the front porch:

 

From just inside the door:

 

That's the door to the Master Bedroom, and the opening to the hall that takes you to the back door. You can see through the wall to the area that became the Master Bathroom. Below is the view of the living room from that Master Bathroom area:

 

You can see the entrance to the kitchen. Below is a view of the living room from the back door area of the hallway:

 

To the right is a glimpse inside the Master Bedroom.

And NOW, the updated version...

 

That's a view of the Living Room from the front door. The laminate flooring is in, and there's one of the pair of chairs Hick bought from a fellow Storage Unit seller. Hick bought the set of tables at the auction, for $60. The Pony isn't wild about the pattern, which I think looks like camouflage. They can always be repainted a glossy black.

That's the door to the Master Bedroom, and you can see down the hall to the back door. That's the Half Bath with the sliding barn-style door. We have contact paper with a blue/gray barnwood print, but Hick has not yet put in on the bathroom door.

 

This is a view from the kitchen. The Pony's couch was delivered. His pillows have that leather-look on the opposite side of the print side. We just noticed. This is not the position The Pony planned on having the couch. He might move it perpendicular, facing the bedroom wall. He plans for his TV to go in that corner between the windows.

TOMORROW: Kitchen

Pony House Progress: Living Room

The Pony had a day off Thursday, and headed over to Pony House to help Hick. They got the living room floor almost finished. I say ALMOST, because what I thought was a hole in the corner turned out to be a couple of flooring pieces that are not yet in place. The Pony says Farmer H needs to buy one more box of flooring to get TWO PIECES.

 

The living room still needs to be painted, and the trim put down along the floor. Also, the joint between the living room and kitchen, from where this picture was taken.

 

After almost-finishing the living room floor, Hick and The Pony headed out to look at furniture. The Pony bought a couch, a refrigerator and ice-maker, a mattress and box springs, and a washer and dryer. They decided on the stackable version. Hick said the only regular washer they had was a small version, only suitable for washing a load of underwear. Heh, heh. Hick knows all about washing underwear, since his little tantrum right after we were married. His refusal to put his dirty clothes in the hamper resulted in him doing his own laundry.

Here's The Pony's new couch:

 

The pillows come with it. I think he should have asked for stuffing to be added to them!

And now, for your consideration, I present Hick's newest idea: using the barnwood flooring to cover the lower portion of the Bathroom 2 wooden wall. To use it like wallpaper, or paneling, up a little higher than the windowsill, with a chair rail topping it off.

 

Hick loves the idea, because he thought it up! The Pony says he thinks it will look good. I HATE IT! I think this will be too many different shades of wood, too many different textures. This barnwood flooring is not needed. It will detract from the rugged wood look of the original planks. 

 

What say YOU? Don't be afraid to hurt my feelings. It's never been an issue before, heh, heh!

Pony House Is Purchased! Welcome to Our Living Room.

Monday was the closing for our purchase of Pony House, which is my official name for the $23,000 house. Of course we couldn't wait to get inside. It looks like you would expect a $23,000 house to look. The previous owner had bought it as a flip house, gutted it, put on a new roof, then found out he was too busy with other projects.

Here's a picture from the outside as a refresher:

 

Today you only get the living room. No need to overwhelm you! We'll start by standing on the front porch, looking through the door.

 

The floor is hardwood, probably circa 1920, and in kind of rough shape. Hick might try to use it, but might put in that snap-together fake wood like he used in one of his themed sheds. That doorway leads to what will become the master bedroom.

 

Stepping inside the front door, you can see the hallway that leads to the back porch area, and where the master bathroom will be. It will adjoin the bedroom through that white wall through the doorway.

 

Standing inside what will become the master bathroom, looking out into the living room and front door area, you can see there the kitchen will be. Also, a VERY rough patch in the floor!

 

From the back hallway area beside what will be the master bathroom, you get a view of the living room, and part of the master bedroom. The house is bigger than I thought from seeing the outside.

Hick and The Pony did a walk-through, discussing what the rooms would become. It will take a lot of work, and considerable investment, but I am confident that Hick will make it work. His makeover of Hick House was impressive. Again, we're not building a palace. Just a safe, livable house.