tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post7182214640906636823..comments2023-11-02T07:57:49.979-04:00Comments on cottage instincts: ::Decorating Dilemmas of Building a House::cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231641398378820087noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-26879035292849787142013-06-15T23:41:30.161-04:002013-06-15T23:41:30.161-04:00Oh the choices with building! Sounds like you hav...Oh the choices with building! Sounds like you have some great ideas! Life to the full! MelissaMelissa@daisymaebelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05112411789087195508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-41332770889302771542013-06-13T07:44:25.348-04:002013-06-13T07:44:25.348-04:00I can't wait to see more of that house. I don&...I can't wait to see more of that house. I don't have a newly built house, but in my old house the chimney had been destroyed at some point of its history, so when I redid the living-room, I just asked for drywall where the fireplace was. Last year I found an old mantel for 20 euros (that's right) and now because of your post, I'm thinking maybe planking the drywall would be a great idea...Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-41721740396610903692013-06-11T21:54:31.854-04:002013-06-11T21:54:31.854-04:00I got lost once I saw the stacked stone fireplace....I got lost once I saw the stacked stone fireplace. Can you repeat everything you said after that? O.M.G. MimiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514473530930844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-85351405255655593292013-06-11T21:26:30.849-04:002013-06-11T21:26:30.849-04:00We've never built a house from scratch. I can ...We've never built a house from scratch. I can only imagine all the decisions. I love all your inspiration photos. What fun!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-80300904895983271902013-06-11T20:14:18.043-04:002013-06-11T20:14:18.043-04:00Washed turquoise front door...be still my pitter p...Washed turquoise front door...be still my pitter pattering heart. You are living my dream girl! But to be truthful, I'm not sure I could handle all the decision making on a new build. I think you are totally wise to opt for simple drywall. Another Canadian blogger I follow has just completed a new build. She had the very basics installed...just enough to get her mortgage approved. And then after moving in, she finished her kitchen (and I mean SHE did it herself), installed her own flooring, paneled walls etc. Then you really do it the way You want it. As far as the fireplaces go, I'm not a brick or stone all the way to the ceiling gal. I liked the traditional look, but then thought that the crown moulding at the top looked a little weird. I'd probably lean towards something like this: the fireplace and mantel of the 'more traditional look', and everything above the mantel would be beadboard or vertical planking. I'd probably beadboard the entire wall. Oh my gosh, I'm getting overwhelmed and it's not even my home, LOL.<br /><br />Sue xo<br />Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-54301213483984010232013-06-11T19:44:02.692-04:002013-06-11T19:44:02.692-04:00it is going to look fabulous! and you are going t...it is going to look fabulous! and you are going to make it your own- even better!Cassie Bustamantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848936864799611251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-13001984463353966002013-06-11T18:58:08.784-04:002013-06-11T18:58:08.784-04:00Wow, you are so fortunate to get to pick and choos...Wow, you are so fortunate to get to pick and choose what you want! I'm sure you will make it "home" no matter the door type or fireplace surround.Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12186806888262891917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-58160723111637756262013-06-11T18:33:29.287-04:002013-06-11T18:33:29.287-04:00It's daunting, isn't it? Sometimes it is ...It's daunting, isn't it? Sometimes it is easier when you don't have so many choices. Love the muntins in the door and sidelights but they are kind of a pain to paint...but love the look.<br /><br />I don't know about your code there but here you HAVE to have a non-combustible material 12-16" surrounding the fireplace before they will grant the final OK for living inspection. Some areas aren't quite so tough though.<br /><br />So far, so good- and I love the overall look of the house- how exciting- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-85780358039765114622013-06-11T17:40:14.367-04:002013-06-11T17:40:14.367-04:00I've done that a few times and it is hard to c...I've done that a few times and it is hard to choose.<br /><br />You can always plank the fireplace or put the stone on afterwards as DIY.<br /><br />Planks are medium difficulty to install, but quick as long as one keeps it level.<br /><br />Lowe's sells a lightweight stacked stone. It looks amazing. They have a video that shows how they install it. It looks medium difficulty to install, maybe easier than planks. Wish I had a place to try it and see. <br /><br />Best wishes in the picking and closing smoothly.<br />Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-22482028102948729942013-06-11T17:34:54.808-04:002013-06-11T17:34:54.808-04:00You prolly know that I planked (half planked?) my ...You prolly know that I planked (half planked?) my fireplace to cover up all that brick, so I'm a lil' biased towards that. I think if you could find some reclaimed/old fence stuff and distress it even more with some white paint, it would be oh so cottage chic. Just like you.rebecca @ older and wisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774971767610015820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-79434734881565023022013-06-11T15:39:01.944-04:002013-06-11T15:39:01.944-04:00I SUPER LOVE the first planked look...the horizont...I SUPER LOVE the first planked look...the horizontal one!!! Stone and all that is pretty, but just think of all the dust and such it catches. No bueno. Honestly, I've never seen the plank thing goin' on over a mantel. Either I don't get out much, or I just don't get in much...to houses with cool mantel surrounds! ;) <br /><br />Eh. Whatever you choose/create/find will be phenomenal. I just know it.Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718675559446684945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-89387145358506034082013-06-11T15:34:07.771-04:002013-06-11T15:34:07.771-04:00Fun, fun, fun! I remember doing that. One bit of...Fun, fun, fun! I remember doing that. One bit of advice...and I think you already figured it out by what you've said...don't do anything permanent that can't be changed if you aren't sure that's what you really want...doors can be painted, walls can have different finishes eventually, but things like stone,rock, style of windows, etc., are pretty difficult and expensive to change once done. So I think you are smart to hold off on the fireplace stuff until you are really sure... Washed turquoise sounds lovely...samples?<br />Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492363525800683157.post-17470399700961496262013-06-11T15:07:37.037-04:002013-06-11T15:07:37.037-04:00Sounds lovely! My house is yellow with cranberry t...Sounds lovely! My house is yellow with cranberry trim and a white door. My front porch furniture is turquoise. I love the colors together and I am "this close" to painting that front door turquoise. "Washed" turquoise will be beautiful!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.com