With the built-ins done, we only had one thing left to trim out–the rest of the room was in dire need of baseboards. The is a photo snapped right after our carpet went in:
This went quick! The boards come pre-primed so I just rolled two coats of paint (Glidden’s Crisp Linen White which is a smidge brighter than the Parchment White we used on the built-ins) on and let them dry for a good two hours. Then Chris worked his magic with a table saw and after 3.5 not-so-fun hours of measuring, mitering edges and installing with our nail gun–we had them in.
Night two, which was last night, we caulked the seams and corners and spackled mini nail holes and then tackled paint touch ups. Chris and I both agree, trim work isn’t so fun. It is tedious–but it has an amazing pay off that keeps us motivated.
Now that the baseboards are in, it is finally time–FINALLY time–to get our decorating on. Let the games begin. Come back tomorrow for some styled bookcases *fingers crossed.*
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Aw, thanks everybody!
Lexy, IIIIIII am inviting you over. :)
Girl, we’re on the same wave length.
I keeping that pretty silver tray Uncle Victor gave you as a wedding gift could play a part on these built ins.
That’s it. You’re going to be my “go-to” when we build a house. I can’t believe how good this looks! Actually, I CAN, because it’s YOU, but still… The baseboards finish it. That room looks so classy I can’t wait to see it in person. Yes, I’m inviting myself over. ;)
Oooo, this room is certainly coming together!!! Lookin’ good ;)
perfect baseboard pick
You must have been just ITCHING to get all this building and priming and nailing and waiting OUT of the way to put some Julie flave flave into the room! The funnest part! Can’t wait
Laura, there is a very slight rounded edge on the top, the bottom is a straight cut. Hope it helps!
Its looking awesome! Have you taken a close up shot of the baseboards? I can’t tell if there’s actually a curve in it or if its just a straight cut.
Amazing! I love how tall they are. What a difference!!
Trim work in general isn’t fun. Take it from me, we have miles of it in our house. BUT, it does add so much interest and polish to any room. You guys are chugging right along and doing great. :) So excited to see it with accessories!
It’s coming along so great! The room definitely looks “finished” now! I can’t wait to see how you start dressing it up! :)
The dressing up has begun! I just posted our styled built ins.
looking amazing!!!!
those look awesome! it’s like the eyeliner for the room :). Can’t wait to see the styled bookcases!
wow!! everything is coming together so nicely! isn’t that such a great feeling?? can’t wait to see those bookshelves!