Ding Dong, the Entry is DONE!!!

...well, not all the way done. We still need to add crown molding, find a new light, and (eventually) change the front door, ...and decide whether or not to paint or re-stain the closet door, but for all intensive purposes, this project is done!

 Even Zizou likes it:

...or maybe he just wants to go outside.

Here is a closeup of the bench that I made. Want to see how I made it?! You can check that out here.

And now I have a nice spot to kick off those Sperrys.

Here's a closeup of the picture shelf.

Remember this frame? Now he has a home.

And here is a close-up of all the knobs. Don't mind the white paint on the back wall. That will get fixed once the crown molding goes up. I'm beginning to understand the phrase "housework is never done".

I still can't believe how different it is when you walk in the door. I'd say much more welcoming than the original wood paneling. Since the last post, I have sanded, painted and retouched the shelving and bench, installed the transition strip under the bench, and added some color with the frames, pillows and bench cushion. Over time and over many shopping trips to Target, Ikea, Home Goods, etc., we will find more pillows, rugs, and trinkets for the picture shelf to bring some more color into the space, but for now, I am SOOOO much happier when I first walk in the door. And I did it all myself! I can hardly believe it. :)

Until next time...