We are changing a few details as part of this remodel:

1. All of the floors are being upgraded to hardwood, to match the first floor.
2. We are removing the small railing at the bottom of the stairs.
3. We are adding wainscoting to the hallways and stairway.
4. We are removing a  portion of a small wall in the upstairs hallway to improve the available light in that space.
5. We are adding crown molding to all  the rooms on the second floor.
6. We are replacing all of the trim on the second floor
7. Replacing all of the doors with new six panel pine doors – reusing the hardware for quaint charm.
8. We are replacing all of the heater vents on the second floor ( these are the originals -Wicked OLD and nasty)
9. We are replacing all of the windows in the entire house – 24+ windows not including the family room windows and doors, or the bay in the kitchen (these are all original and are approaching 40 years old – single pane,  storm windows etc.). More on the windows later as the project progresses.
10. Adding a pull down stairway to the attic
11. Painting all of the rooms and hallways
12. Installing recessed lighting in the closets, Master BR and Karen’s office

We must be insane!

They have begun to tear apart the second floor, here are some of the photos ( note the half wall in the hallway- got to love a saws-all)