Build My First Home | The trials and tribulations of building a first home

Coming Together!

Posted on the February 9th, 2010 under First Stages by admin

Its been a while since my last post… We’ve been BUSY! We purchased almost all of our great room / dining / common area furniture. We are about 90% done with the great room. We still have artwork, pictures, and all of the accessories left to hang and place.

The hardwood floors came out beautiful. This is because I laid about 80% of them my self. I utilized a floating method with a very expensive waterproof under-layment pad. It ensures a silent floor (no crackle when you step on it) I glued each groove of each board by hand and then laid the floor. We had a tiny bit of swelling at the tongue and groove from the small amount of glue applied. This will dissipate after some time goes by. All in all, the floor came out beautiful and compliments the house perfectly. More photos to come!

EKTORP: Chase Lounge ::: Purchased from IKEA

Sitting Area

EKTORP: Three Seater Couch ::: Purchased from IKEA

Sitting area... Chelsea absolutely LOVED this chair. I had to get it for her!

EKTORP: Three Seater Couch ::: Purchased from IKEA

Great Room

Great Room

Great Room

Great Room

My Main Man... Noah

Dining Nook (and, the computer I use to make the posts)