The lights featured in this post were given to me by Kichler to use in our closet makeover. All opinions shared are my own.
It’s Week Three of the One Room Challenge and we’re halfway through our master closet makeover. We got a lot accomplished in Week Two but since then our progress has slowed dramatically.
Catch up on our progress: Week One | Week Two
Let’s start with the best part of Week Three – our new lights and installed, the power is back on, and they are amazing!
These bad boys are the Hatteras Bay 1 Light LED Flush Mount in Olde Bronze from Kichler.
I absolutely love Kichler’s Hatteras Bay collection and its nautical/industrial vibe. We installed two of the pendants from the collection in our kitchen during our first One Room Challenge so I jumped at the chance to add these ceiling lights to our closet.
In my opinion, one of the best things about these fixtures is that they have the LED lights built-in. That means there are no bulbs to change – ever.
Chris and I have been slowly switching all our lights and light bulbs over to LEDs to help save on energy costs. While LEDs can be more expensive, the long lifespan and significant energy savings make them totally worth it.
Before we installed the lights, Chris was a little concerned that they would be too bright for the space and I will say, these lights are definitely bright. But, in a room that has absolutely zero natural light we need all the bright we can get. We did install and test one fixture on its own first and but it was too dark, two is absolutely perfect.
So what was the not so awesome update this week?
Drywall mudding…..is still going on.
Remember last week when I was so cute and said I hoped to have the flooring done for this week’s post? Oh Casey, how naive. Drywall mudding does not take two days, it takes F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
I’m now actually reconsidering every project on my wish list that requires drywalling (I’m looking at you, office expansion).
To be fair, anywhere that has totally new drywall looks awesome. It’s where the new meets the old that things get a little…wonky. Chris wanted to use the mesh joint tape because it’s apparently easier to work with than paper tape, but getting smooth coverage of the mesh is taking a lot of time.
I’m also very impatient. I’m ready for it to be done and I’m getting frustrated that it’s taking so long (we’re on coat 5 and you can still see a bit of the mesh in places).
I’ve essentially given up on mudding (I also suck at it) so Chris is carrying the team on this one. He’s confident that he’s now got the hang of it. Thank goodness. So, while he continues to mud, I have been staring at paint samples.
The funny thing about the samples I picked is that they are essentially the same colour we already have in the bedroom (that teal strip next to the door). We have some of the bedroom paint leftover so I think I’m just going to continue that colour into the closet.
The only other progress I made this week was deciding to forget about building between-the-studs shelves for my shoes. Instead, I’m thinking of grabbing a bookcase from our spare room and giving it a makeover to look like a built-in.
Because we’re halfway through- and I like to make lists – here’s where we’re at in our makeover progress:
- Demo the existing closets
- Take up hardwood floor
- Frame new closet wall & entrance
- Install new ceiling lights
- Hang drywall and mud seams
- Prime & paint walls
- Re-install hardwood floor
- Install painted baseboards & quarter round
- Clean all the things
- Give bookcase & small dresser paint makeovers
- Install closet hardware
- Hang a full-length mirror
- Move all our stuff back into the closet
- Drink a really big glass of wine
Oh, and in case you’re curious, the mess in our bedroom has gotten worse due to the addition of more tools, work boots, drywall mud splatters, a giant ladder, a shop vac and a kitten who thinks all of the previous things are toys meant for her to play with.
Thanks for visiting and don’t forget to check out all the other amazing projects going on as part of the One Room Challenge on Calling it Home.
You have your hand full! I like the color in your bedroom so I say keep it simple and paint on!
Looking good! Those lights make quite the difference eh?
i feel your drywall pain- i have repaired spots before- not as big as yours, and it sucks! it will be worth it though- eyes on the prize!
Those lights are really cool! I need those for my basement! Drywall sucks. It’s my least favorite thing to do ever. I’m a DIY girl like no other, but I think we’ll hire it out when we do our basement. 😉
Oh I agree, mudding is terrible! Good luck on the rest of your room!
The color is already great and I love that you’re going to keep it and carry it through! Good luck with the rest of the drywall.
I feel ya girl! Drywalling and mudding is soooo much work! Way more than you ever think it will be. And then your whole home is full of drywall dust, lol. It’ll be worth it though!
Wow! Those lights are so cool! I’d love to use them in our basement playroom. I didn’t realize they made lights that would never need a new bulb. That’s crazy neat. As for drywalling…. blah. Feel your pain – I’ve had an un-mudded wall for months now because I can always find something more fun to do instead! lol
Drywall mudding is the worst!
Love the colors!! Drywall-sparkle ? Hate that too! Nice progress.
Yep, drywall blows. So much dust!
You are doing great. Love the lights. I am with you on the drywall…..hate the mess and the time it takes. See you next week.