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1940s Entryway Remodel

October 25, 2021

My entry is no grand foyer at all. It’s actually a vestibule that was added onto my home in the 1940s. At least that’s what I assume based on a matchbook I found in the walls.

This tiny area is filled with massive amounts of wallpaper and cream everything with no sha-bang! Let me show you..starting with that wallpaper!

Wallpaper. And lots of it. It’s muted gray with mini polka dot sized flowers in different shades of pink, yellow, white and green. And the once perfect touch of green leaves. An overwhelming touch.

1940s Wallpaper
Original 1940 small vestibule entryway

Cream everything. Cream doors. Cream baseboards. Cream ceiling. Cream window trim that looks more like casing. Cream 4.5″ x 4.5″ tiles. This all had to be changed!

Original 1940 small vestibule entryway

The only thing that was worth saving were the gold accents (lamp and doorknobs). You know what else I saved. The original beautiful, original oak floors that were hiding under this tile.

There was so much that needed to be done that I can’t put it all in once post. Follow along so you can see how this space is transformed and I’ll even you how you can tackle your entryway too.

You don’t want to miss the after!

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Hi, my name is Michelle and I am a self-taught woodworker, DIYer and plant lover. I'll thank COVID-19 for the plant loving part. My DIY and woodworking journey started in Fall 2018 after I purchased my old 1880s home. I started with building furniture that I didn't want to purchase from a store. From there, my building spiraled into creating custom projects for others. I now spend time building and also renovating my home. My goal is to show you that you can do it too! You can read more under the 'Meet Michelle' tab.

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Remember two weeks ago I started punching the brad Remember two weeks ago I started punching the brad nail holes and then had to repaint the doors😅? Well they are finally done. And btw it was worth doing that. They are so much better!! 

Oh and I *may be hangin them today 🙌🏽

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Gonna keep it real..if you couldn’t tell, after Gonna keep it real..if you couldn’t tell, after I got the cabinets built I’ve been moving super slow b/c I’ve been avoiding attching these doors - for good reason 😩 

10 straight hours on my feet and it’s still not done. 

So don’t go zooming and inspecting.🥲

Two upper left cabs still need adjustment and then some planing.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞:

Do I add trim to the shaker doors? I think it would make it feel more original to the home. Let me know what you think below. Or go vote in my stories!

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Who just built cabinets? This girl right here!! I Who just built cabinets? This girl right here!!

In the freezing cold. With a broken tablesaw. Ok- not my best move but I had to get it done somehow.

I was so shook and I’m still nervous about the doors but it don’t even matter bc today I got cabssss!

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Tell me what’s better than making the tiniest ba Tell me what’s better than making the tiniest bathroom ever the biggest mood? I’ll wait.

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Okay use your imagination here and hear me out. Pi Okay use your imagination here and hear me out. Picture a portrait on the wall. Modern window with white trim and black panes. The stair risers are going black b/c I need the treads to pop because my gawd. And let’s not forget some picture molding up the staircase. #dreaming😍😊

The before pic was taken before I even had an ig account. Many years ago. I lived with the wall like that for at least 2 years. Yup! You read that right! Cant believe what a little paint can do🤗

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Yesss 8 weeks from surgery and I’m ready to fini Yesss 8 weeks from surgery and I’m ready to finish this bathroom! Picture that forest green in a mini bathroom. From the ceiling to the baseboard with gold and black finishes. It’s going to be a whole big mood. 

Black bathroom photo credit: houseandhome.com

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