We've finished the attic make over.
The girls were very keen to do the painting and as the carpet was to be replaced anyway, I let them loose with the emulsion. Older daughter painted about half of one wall before declaring in a theatrical style that she was simply exhausted and would be hospitalised if she were to continue. Younger daughter had a vested interest in continuing, as the room will be her bedroom when finished, and stuck at it for a lot longer. Given that a child of ten displayed more stamina than me, I felt obliged to continue, although I secretly agreed with older daughter. Fortunately I had to stop to prepare dinner and my husband completed the task over the next couple of days.
Younger daughter had a very specific design idea for a wardrobe and shelves. Lucky her dad used to be a joiner. A bit more time in the garden ....
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and job done
The open panels in the wardrobe doors will be lined with material.
The carpet was laid on Monday. I wish I had taken a photo to capture just how revolting the old carpet was - both colour and condition - but you can get a flavour of that from the previous posts.
The girls were very keen to do the painting and as the carpet was to be replaced anyway, I let them loose with the emulsion. Older daughter painted about half of one wall before declaring in a theatrical style that she was simply exhausted and would be hospitalised if she were to continue. Younger daughter had a vested interest in continuing, as the room will be her bedroom when finished, and stuck at it for a lot longer. Given that a child of ten displayed more stamina than me, I felt obliged to continue, although I secretly agreed with older daughter. Fortunately I had to stop to prepare dinner and my husband completed the task over the next couple of days.
Younger daughter had a very specific design idea for a wardrobe and shelves. Lucky her dad used to be a joiner. A bit more time in the garden ....
and job done
The open panels in the wardrobe doors will be lined with material.
The carpet was laid on Monday. I wish I had taken a photo to capture just how revolting the old carpet was - both colour and condition - but you can get a flavour of that from the previous posts.
Ta dah - here is the finished room
It is a fabulous room now. The pale walls and carpet make it feel much larger and the extra windows give great views and loads more light. Younger daughter couldn't wait to move in and we carted all her belongings upstairs the moment the carpet fitter left.
Older daughter's wish was fulfilled and she had her bedroom to herself once again. She was sweet enough to admit that she actually missed her little sister being there.
Girls, a word of warning from your mother, you have NO EXCUSE now for untidy bedrooms.
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