I’ve been so bad about posting anything beyond Photo Friday, Snoopy Saturday, and Button Sunday, but it’s been a crazy busy summer. We’d wanted a few things done to the apartment space at Houndstooth Hall, but the heavy rains we had in May made us aware that we needed some structural repairs done first. Basically the entire summer to this point has been various workers coming and going to make this building into solid and aesthetically pleasing living space.
I failed to take before pictures–the only ones I have are when the former owner lived here, and the space was filled with so much furniture, plus I didn’t shoot from good angles, that it would be hard to provide a sense of how the Fox Den has improved. The little door knocker to the left is something we gave Tim as his housewarming gift when he moved back into the apartment after being displaced for three months (as were his dogs!).
Below are photos of Tim’s finished space with the open concept he wanted. I shot these before he began moving back in. I know he really misses that gold shag carpet from his old Compound apartment, but he’ll probably adjust to the Fox Den in time. 😉 Our contractor Keith did an amazing job of listening to the combined (and sometimes conflicting) input of Tim, Tom, and me, plus he gave good advice on the materials we chose.
The white cabinet to the left of the laundry room is a linen cabinet Keith custom built. It’s kind of awesome. Tim has his table on the kitchen side now, and then on the right side of that area, bookcases and his desk.
The apartment didn’t have a stove before. Tim spent five months using our griddle and small electric skillet to cook his breakfasts.
I miss my blue pearl granite from The Compound, but Tim used it on his bathroom and kitchen counters. I can enjoy it when I visit him.
I am so jealous of Tim’s apartment; I wish I could have found something similar around here. I’ll have to keep an eye out for an open layout around here. The past few months have been rather busy for me too, with moves and maintenance too
Did you move again? Moving is a bitch.
I like the den ….
Thanks.
Oh! I love Tim’s bathroom sink, especially. How neat.
Wow. The Fox Den (and the *cute* door knocker) is fabulous! Well done all of you!
Thank you! I think his bathroom is fab. It’s been a long, hot summer, but I think when everyone is settled in this fall, it’s going to be an amazing Christmas at Houndstooth Hall. =)
I am looking forward to seeing Christmas photos. It does sound as if you will all have a wonderful Christmas!
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Very nice! I’m sure Tim is most happy to have such a beautiful “new-and-improved” space.
Thanks!
I offered to put in that gold shag carpet–or the brown indoor-outdoor that he ripped out of his Compound apartment and was dismayed to find in part of the new place. It’s like it was haunting him.
He declined. Seems to like the tile much better.
Wow. That’s a lot of work. Tim’s a lucky guy.
I’m just trying to figure out a reason to have to use his shower, because I love it.