Demolition begins!
Train track installed behind the chimney.
Wiring done, ready for drywall!
Remote control fireplace: check!
TV is reinstalled, and drywall is almost up.
Mudding and taping complete.
Primer done, ready for venetian plaster.
Mantel is dry-fit, hearth is delivered.
Let the tiling begin!
Even the kids got a turn cutting tile.
Mantel, hearth, and tile all done! Time for bookshelves.
Bookcase #1 complete.
Bookcase #2 is done(-ish).
First shelf installed. Dry-fitting train track.
Shelves and train track are almost done.
Testing the new LED lights.
Lower cabinets complete (except for cabinet doors).
Upper bookcases done.
Cabinet doors on the left
and the right are now complete.
A year and one week after I started
the room is done!
Here's what I was shooting for. (Sketchup drawing)
