This builder carpet has been in our master bedroom since we moved in nine years ago. When we moved in, it was already fifteen months old. Ten year old builder's carpet = gotta go.I painted our bedroom and bathroom walls last summer, and then made the new quilt for our bed last fall, so all that was left was to get rid of that crummy flooring.
Handsome and I decided now was the time for a change, so we chose the new flooring and got the ball rolling.
Last Friday was the big day. The installers arrived around noon and cleared out the furniture (which we really appreciated).
Six hours later, our new floor was finished. The furniture was moved back into place (with a few changes) and we slept in our "new" room that night.
We woke up Saturday morning with the sun streaming in our windows, and shining off our new floors. Dog paws are a little noisier now, but we're thoroughly loving the new look.
I can't help but smile every time I look at them. We did the dining room, too, but I'll save those photos for later. So, tell me what you think. Do you think it's an improvement, too, or did you like the carpet better? (You can always click on my photos to enlarge them for a closer look.)
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ANNE SWEET (ANNAKATE)Anne: I've received both of your emails and have responded to them, however all of my replies have come back to me as "undeliverable". You told me that you don't have a blog, so I haven't been able to find another way to get in touch with you.
I don't know if you're on Facebook or not, but I'm there as my name appears here on my blog. I'm so sorry that I can't reply privately to your email, so I'd love to correspond with you via a private message on Facebook to answer your question and tell you how excited I am about your offer. PLEASE don't think that I'm ignoring you. You said that you follow my blog. I sure hope you see this! Thanks so much for contacting me. xoxo
I don't know if you're on Facebook or not, but I'm there as my name appears here on my blog. I'm so sorry that I can't reply privately to your email, so I'd love to correspond with you via a private message on Facebook to answer your question and tell you how excited I am about your offer. PLEASE don't think that I'm ignoring you. You said that you follow my blog. I sure hope you see this! Thanks so much for contacting me. xoxo
UPDATE: Ann read this blog post and contacted me again. YEA!!! I guess I was having trouble getting back to her until she added my email address into her address book. Voila! We're chatting like bffs now!
Love the new floor much better!!
ReplyDeleteTotally an improvement... it is so inviting and lovely now...a beautiful room...
ReplyDeleteThe new floors are an improvement. It is one we have been talking about making at our house. I love the wood.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love hardwood floors. The quilt is beautiful as well!
ReplyDeletePam in Brussels, Belgium
Love the look! It is amazing the difference now I want my whole house to look like this!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Hey sweetie! LOVE the new floors. We did the same thing... out with the carpet in with wood floors. LOVE THEM! And I think it helps the allergies so much. As for the puppies... it slows them down(because the soon learn they will fall on their keesters if they run on them)& as for the noise... at least you know where those suckers are. :) Ya gotta look for the bright spots. Maybe you should make them little quilted booties with grippers. STAY WARM!
ReplyDeleteCharlene
Your new floor is so beautiful, Donna...the entire room is so beautiful!!! Great choice! xoxo Paulette :D
ReplyDeleteLove the hardwood floor! Definitely gives the room a more elegant look. Great quilt and colors! Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteWood floors are so much better, and in your climate, probably better suited. I do like carpet, too, it has it's merits. Have a lovely day!
Hugs,
Meri
LOVE the floors. I have a "thing" for hardwood floors.
ReplyDeleteLove the new look! The important thing is that you do, too!
ReplyDeleteWe previously lived in an older home with hardwoods throughout. Our current home has carpet in the bedroosm. I never thought I would miss the wood in the bedroom, but I do.
Love the new look...I have the same type of flooring in my home as well. Isn't it a nice feeling to have that all done...Hugs Susan
ReplyDeleteGorgeous floors! Don't you just love the feel of them under your toes? Since my hubby is a Master Pergo installer, I'm partial to hard surface flooring. Our house was totally carpeted, even the bathrooms! What were they thinking? Floors are cooler in the Florida heat- just ask Bryn and Maui. So when do we get to see the diningroom?
ReplyDeleteChris
When I was a litle girl we were living in an old house with wood floors through out most of the house. Carpets were the upgrade in the new homes, but I could not understand why people wanted to completely cover up the floors - of course the new homes had plywood sheets under them. I have always prefered wood floor with rugs, so I am glad that over the years they are the "new rage" again.
ReplyDeleteYour room is beautiful and the
only problem you might have is that it is inviting also. The colors are bright yet soft.
Why does it remind me of New Orleans?
I looked at a photo of this quilt in your "quilt project" side bar. Such detail, so much work, so beautiful.
The rooms are so nice .That quilt is so great so much work. I have some wood and lamitated to me they are so warm and cozy.You do good. Laura
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE it! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteYeah! Much better, what a beautiful floor!
ReplyDeleteDonna,
ReplyDeleteJust plain gorgeous. I might have to think about doing that myself. Gorgeous quilt. Working on mug mats!
Carol
A definite improvement.
ReplyDeleteLoving the completed bedroom makeover.
ReplyDeleteMinimiss
A very beautiful room !
ReplyDeleteLet's see....can we say FABULOUS!!! Oh yes! Yes we can!!!
ReplyDeleteLoooooooooooove it!!! Totally rocks!
xx, shell
Donna, I love your flooring ... it changes your whole room! It is so elegant & rich now. That quilt is 2D4, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~
Hugs, Marydon
I love the new floors! If I ever build a house, I want to put in all hardwood floors right from the start. Yours are beautiful - can't believe how they change the room.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI've just found your lovely blog. Your work is very beautiful.
I love hardwood floors... there is so much light in the room now...just lovely. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your new wood floor is and really brings new life to your tranquil and beautiful bedroom. I love your new floor. Happy February Hearts to you...
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, I love the hardwood floor look, but then I am partial to hardwood floors. I have them in three bedrooms. I finally got dug out of the snow last night so that they could come and get me this morning. It is the first that I have worked this week. I had to do statements. I am going to drive tomorrow. They have cleaned me a place at work to park my car. I see you are getting rain, I hope you don't get the freezing rain. Have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteLove the new floor!!!! What a lovely yellow color on the walls...it all looks so good......and accomplished so quickly!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mags
xx
Wow! Your floors are gorgeous. I am contemplating taking out the carpet downstairs and having wood (or fake wood) floors put down. I think my upstairs will have to stay carpet for now. Really nice color too!
ReplyDeleteDonna, thumbs up on the new flooring. Your bedroom looks bright and cheerful. Love the color of the walls.
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy this for years to come. ~ Sarah
Wood Floor add such a RICH look to the floors. LOVE IT!!! Your bedroom is SO beautiful and LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your quilt! The color you have on your walls is so wonderful with the dark furniture and floors. I LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Donna