Other potential titles for this post:
- Holy Schnikies
- I (Almost) See The Light
- The Sweetest Sound = A Power Saw
- Best Day Ever!!!!
This post could be called a tease but I like to consider it a keeping-you-posted thing. So many folks are wondering what’s going on around here, so a picture’s worth a thousand words, right? More pics and deets later!
Psst- To anyone wondering about the vents, there’s more info on how we’ve dealt with those here. As for the electrical wire, ours guy’s coming out to get on that.
Kelly says
Oh happy dance! Can’t wait for the results!
Lauren says
This morning I’ve been sitting at my desk at work mentally going through all of the walls in our home, trying to figure out which one could most use knocking down. I blame you completely.
I just really want to smash something with a sledgehammer haha.
Lauren says
I totally blame you in a good way btw. I just reread my comment and was like “that…sounded sort of evil.”
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, I totally took it as a compliment.
xo,
s
Anna says
Bahhh Sherry, this is so exciting! But where’s the half-wall?
YoungHouseLove says
Gotta tear things down to rebuild them! That gets added in last after the doorway is safely reinforced and framed out!
xo,
s
kaylan says
so exciting! i’m (im)patiently waiting for an afternoon update!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I like how “Wowza” sounds. That’s a winner title in my opinion ;)
Nat says
Hello, stud.
YoungHouseLove says
Bwahahahaha. Comment of the day goes to Nat.
xo,
s
Elizabeth says
I say Holy Schnikies ALL THE TIME!!! :)
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
Can’t wait to see the updated post this afternoon!
Kristen says
Ahhhhhh cant wait to see! So excited for you!
diana says
So, did the guys show on time? Are they on schedule? (Like, it’s not going to go into the next day)
Sitting on my (sl) edge (hammer)…
YoungHouseLove says
Yup! On time and rarin’ to go!
xo,
s
Megan says
We did that, but with plaster walls. Not pretty to work with. Feeling a little jealous of that paneling now.
betsy says
Oh, I’m so proud of you for leaving a short post!
Signed,
One of your protective-that-you-guys-work-too-much-but-still-look-forward-to-every-post fans
Sarah says
So exciting! I’ll admit, I was disappointed when you first announced the banquette was a no-go, and I wasn’t too sure about the half-wall, but I’m totally on board with the plan now. It’s going to be so great when you’re done!
Jennifer says
Sweet!! Can’t wait to see the progress!
Penny says
I can’t take the suspense; this might be worse than waiting a year for yet another Call of Duty game. :)
Lisa says
I think I’m going for a record on hitting the “refresh” button, waiting for the big reveal!!!!!
Lisa says
Oh, it was being posted as I wrote that comment!! Looks AWESOME!!!!!!! Doing a happy-dance for YOU!!
QS says
I’m starting to get worried about how excited I am about your wall-opening. lol Can’t wait to see it! Around here, we love to move walls, vault ceilings, etc. Cost-wise, it is (usually) such an easy, cheap thing to do that provides such great results, that we always wonder why not too many people do it. Hope you give us lots of picture updates!
Katie says
I’m so excited to hear you’re planning a rundown post for this afternoon….because I will guiltily admit to sulking when I realized it was Wednesday and thinking we’d have to wait til tomorrow to hear the details on your regular posting schedule. After that tease I’m just so excited to see how this turns out!
Jessica says
I am so excited! I can’t wait for this afternoon’s post!
Ann says
That’s such a huge milestone! It is all coming together.
Vanessa says
We have torn down three brick walls in the last year . dust and dirt without end. In contrast to this, your picture looks like a walk on a sunny afternoon . And the walls were from 1938… i think they were made for eternity. But they had to be torn down for my new big kitchen/dining/living/famillyroom. Hope you have fun and a lot of sunlight in your kitchen. Best wishes from germany,
Vanessa (has to train her english)
Tonia says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who says things like “Holy Schnikies”! It looks great guys, I’m super happy for you!
Marla says
haha – schnikes! I thought my dad was the only person who said that :)
Selena says
I’m so excited as I watch the transformation taking place in your home! I’m 40-something and read your blog every day. I know I’m in the minority age-wise, but in 1990, we purchased my grandmother’s 1,008 sq. ft. ranch style home (built in 1960) so I feel we have a lot in common. We were on a tight budget, but there were so many things we wanted to do to the home to make it ours. It barely resembles the home we bought and we have loved every step of the way! I think the change that excites me the most for your family is the way the new opening creates a great traffic pattern. Believe me, as your family grows (ours are teenagers now with friends over frequently) you will be so grateful for the easy way you are able to move about through the kitchen and surrounding areas- never getting trapped in a corner. Keep up the great work. I love watching Clara grow and getting to watch all your changes :)