Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 and THANK YOU to all of you who gave me such wonderful suggestions in this thread! You all were so helpful, and I took many of your suggestions. I am thrilled. The only thing remaining to be done: the carpenter is coming to box in the washer dryer which you can see behind the couch--he is going to add shelving and doors so I can hide all my "extra" non-essential homeschooling stuff so there will be PLENTY of storage. So right now that area looks blech, but DH promises it will be done before school begins. Drum roll.......... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommamia Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Oh, wow! Too cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Beautiful! What a lovely space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Did your DH run heating and air out there? How do you keep it adequately heated and cooled with the garage door still there? most of them are fairly thin. I have begged DH to do this in our 2nd garage, but he is certain that we would need a new wall there and heating and air run out there and it would be more $$ than I think it would be. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 :thumbup: Love it! I'm so jealous. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That's SO beautiful -- congratulations!! I'd hang out in there! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Fantastic! I want to come and learn! BTW, what is the set of red books shown in the 2nd photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Did your DH run heating and air out there? How do you keep it adequately heated and cooled with the garage door still there? most of them are fairly thin. I have begged DH to do this in our 2nd garage, but he is certain that we would need a new wall there and heating and air run out there and it would be more $$ than I think it would be. Dawn We installed a portable ac unit. We don't need heat, as we live in South Florida, but the AC unit works well (not on the HOTTEST days, but those are usually in summer, so that's okay. I am going to put curtains up to block the sun on the hottest days, too, to save on electricity). We may add some sort of seal around the garage door, but I want to be able to open it up on cool-ish days, so I don't want it to be "sealed" permanentaly, if you KWIM. We had a three car garage and DH put up a wall, a fresh ceiling and electricity. It was a big job, but we knew before we bought the house that this was going to be something we needed, so we had budgeted for it. It wasn't cheap, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Fantastic! I want to come and learn! BTW, what is the set of red books shown in the 2nd photo? A complete, perfect set of Childcraft books (the larger science books are on a different shelf) that I got at a thrift store for $20. :) We love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Love it! Halcyon, is there anyone in your neck of the woods that has a screen garage door? I've seen them around, but have never really researched them. That would be cool for your room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Love it! Halcyon, is there anyone in your neck of the woods that has a screen garage door? I've seen them around, but have never really researched them. That would be cool for your room! That would be cool! But some days are REALLY hot down here, and we really need a/c...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 So beautiful! I love the pop of red in the chairs. What a wonderful space for learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 You did a beautiful job. What a lovely space to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Looks amazing! What a wonderful space. Very nicely done. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banker281 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That is amazing. Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Amazing transformation! I wouldn't want to leave the room at the end of the school day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Oooooooohhh! So lovely! I'm very envious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks. We need heat and air. Dh thinks it would be too expensive to run on a regular basis, but that may be partly because he doesn't want it done. We have two garages......one is a 2 car garage and one is a 1.5 car garage. I just want the 1.5 car garage converted. Dh likes having 3 car garage spaces. He uses part of the 2 car garage for woodworking. Heavy sigh. I am very envious of your space. We installed a portable ac unit. We don't need heat, as we live in South Florida, but the AC unit works well (not on the HOTTEST days, but those are usually in summer, so that's okay. I am going to put curtains up to block the sun on the hottest days, too, to save on electricity). We may add some sort of seal around the garage door, but I want to be able to open it up on cool-ish days, so I don't want it to be "sealed" permanentaly, if you KWIM. We had a three car garage and DH put up a wall, a fresh ceiling and electricity. It was a big job, but we knew before we bought the house that this was going to be something we needed, so we had budgeted for it. It wasn't cheap, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow! That's an open invitation, right? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCEmom Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Great job! I'm impressed with how inviting it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wow! Definitely a homeschooler's dream room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I love that it doesn't look like a preschool classroom exploded at the colors in there. It's neutral and toned down without being boring or drab. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Oh so very nice. I love your artwork. Can I ask where you found the dragonfly wall file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Looks Great to me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 If I had a schoolroom that big, that attractive and neat, I would use it. Mine is so small you start feeling claustrophobic. Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Love it! Very inviting :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 WOW! Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Gorgeous! Forget your DC, I want to come work in this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 http://www.houzz.com/clothespins Instead of curtains, you could string a wire across the doors and hang children's art, funky colored placemats, etc without a lot of $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Oh, that looks so wonderful! I love your Keep it Simple sign (words? plaque? art? don't know what those are called :) ) I hope that you have a wonderful school year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That is a really beautiful room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 It's very warm and inviting. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 http://www.houzz.com/clothespins Instead of curtains, you could string a wire across the doors and hang children's art, funky colored placemats, etc without a lot of $$. Thanks! I am also considering these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48849301/silk-screened-tibetan-prayer-flags?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_type=all&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_page=1&ga_search_query=prayer+flags&ga_view_type=gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Oh so very nice. I love your artwork. Can I ask where you found the dragonfly wall file? Home Goods. Love that place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Very nice. I want your rug. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That would be cool! But some days are REALLY hot down here, and we really need a/c...... The whole door isn't just screen. You still have the actual garage door, but there's a sliding screen on the outside. Like a sliding glass door might have. Love your space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 My neighbor has a screen door in front of his garage door. Halcyon, would you please come decorate my home school room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 That came out really well! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Very nice!! The space looks so welcoming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 My neighbor has a screen door in front of his garage door. Halcyon, would you please come decorate my home school room? Haha! Lets just see how this place looks AFTER we start schooling in it....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Very nice. I want your rug. :) Thanks for saying so...it was try number three for the rug! I got it at home goods (of course) and it is SO soft and fuzzy! The dogs won't get off it, so I guess that means i have to find me an even cozier dog bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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