The Short List and the Not So Short List

Now that we've been here for a few months, I have a better understanding of what needs to be done! I've made two different lists. Ideally we'll be here for a good long while, but on the off chance we're not (which we should know in less than two years) I've made a list of long term goals.

Foyer

 Short List

• scrape paint off windows
• touch up paint
• paint closet
• organize/purge closet
• add rug
• add art
• console table
• change light switch and cover

Long List

• wallpaper
• flooring (quarter round)
• update hardware
• new light
• paint heater
• crown molding

Front Room

 Short List

• hang gallery wall
• add bar cart (stock)
• rug
• hang curtains (panels-rod)
• new desk
• touch up paint
• scrape paint off window
• 2 more bookcases
• change out outlets, switches, covers
• reupholster dining room chairs

Long List

• crown molding
•  add chandelier

Hallway/Linen Closet

  Short List

• add art
• touch up paint
• runner
• change outlets, covers, switches
• new light
• paint closet
• organize/purge

Long List

• flooring (quarter round)
• change hardware
•  crown molding
• redo shelving in closet 

Family Room

 
Short List

• hang gallery wall
• curtains (rod-panels)
• touch up paint
• paint sliding door black
• paint closets
• organize/purge closets
• mount tv
• toy storage
• update furniture ( coffee table, lighting, rug, tables, tv console, chairs)
• change outlets, covers, switches

Long List

• flooring (quarter round)
• replace sliding glass door (french doors?)
• redo shelving in closets
• add built-ins
• overhead lighting
• crown molding
• new hardware

Kitchen

  Short List

• paint chalkboard wall
• change outlets, switches, covers
• paint walls
• paint pantry
• organize/purge pantry
• install new sink
• paint backsplash
• update lighting
• breakfast table
• hang shelves

Long List

• flooring
•  backsplash
• counter top (butcher block)
• paint cabinets
• new appliances ( dishwasher, vent, refrigerator)
• redo shelving in pantry
• paint heater
• hardware
• crown molding

Laundry Nook

  Short List

• paint walls, trim, doors
• new light
• rug
• build under storage
• add shelf
• change outlets, covers, switches
• update storage

Long List

• new doors
• flooring (quarter round)
• paint cabinets
• new dryer (to match our washer)
• crown molding
• hardware

Hall Bath

Short List

• new shower head
• shower curtain
• replace mirror
• replace lighting
• touch up paint
• change outlets, covers, switches
• fix/clean vent
• storage

Long List

• crown moulding
• flooring
• subway tile
• hardware

Master Bath

  Short List

• hang towel bars
• change outlets, covers, switches
• fix/clean vent
• touch up paint
• fix flooring around sink
• new mirror
• new light

Long List

• flooring (quarter round)
• crown molding
• new toilet
• hardware

Master Bedroom

 Short List

• paint walls
• change outlets, covers, switches
• new dresser (Jordan's)
• paint closet
• organize/purge closet
• update vanity area
• add art

Long List

• flooring (carpet to match other bedrooms)
• replace closet doors
• crown molding
• add overhead lighting
• update shelving in closet
• paint heater
• hardware

Story's Room

 Short List

• organize/purge (everything)
• paint closet
• new media area
• change outlets, covers, switches
• touch up paint
• add art

Long List

• crown molding
• hardware
• new bed (frame, mattress)
• add overhead lighting
• new nightstand
• replace closet doors
• new shelving in closet
• paint heater

Finley's Room

 Short List

• change outlets, covers, switches
• touch up paint
• paint closet
• toy storage
• add art

Long List - Eventual toddler/big girl room

• crown molding
• add overhead lighting
• update closet
• new furniture

So, there it is! We have our work cut out for us! I'm excited to start on the Short List. I didn't add anything outside, but we do have plans for it! There is so much potential. The first room we plan on seriously tackling is the Family Room. It feels a bit like a college apartment, but with baby toys. There's just a mismash of furniture. It's really time to make the space feel more grown up!