The current focus at 212 is the staircase. Before we do any framing in the library/ office space or foyer, it is crucial that we get exact measurements for this feature of the house. Our stairs are "box stairs," which means that they are built in between two walls. If the measurements for the head space, or incline of the stairs, or length of the steps are even slightly off, the rest of the house measurements won't work. Apparently stair-making is a very precise art.
That being said, for this particular job we decided to call in an expert. Our requirements for these new stairs? That they are sturdy, wide enough for people to safely use, and that they open up into the living room downstairs (right now, the stairs start in the foyer). A staircase can make such a statement in a house, and we would like ours to not only be safe, but act as another charming call back to our home's roots. The plan that we have for the stairs is to save and restore the railing at the top of the stairs. Our vision is to paint the spindles white and stain the rest of the railing for that more traditional look. We also have oak flooring that would look nice running through the living room and up the stairs to the library. Fingers crossed there is enough left over for the master bedroom!
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About MeKyle and I just became new homeowners. The house we purchased is not what one would classify as "move in ready"; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Built at the turn of the 20th century, our Victorian style house is both beautiful and terrifying in its ancient status and will be a project in renovation. This is a documentation of our triumphs and lessons learned, as we deconstruct and reconstruct this house. The end result? A space that we can proudly say we created. Archives
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