To Do List: Front of the House

I blogged this list originally here and am crossing things off as we go on this page to keep track.

Living Room:

• Add sectional. (Delivery should be soon!)
• Finish up & paint built-in bookcases white.
• Touch up grey paint on fireplace around mantel.
• Install & paint trim around small doorway.
• Paint & install baseboards.
• Add new rug + rug pad.
• Move coffee table & TV stand back into living room.
• Set up TV stuff & surrounded sound.
• Move books onto bookcases.
• Decorate the fireplace/mantel.
• Setup fireplace stuff (tools & log storage).
• Add trim around large doorway (or sliding doors?)
• Plan/shop for/hang wall art.
• Install curtains/panels at sliding door.
• Shop for console table & an end table.
• Shop for chair for near sliding door/fireplace corner.

Entryway:

• Pick out tile & have installed, along with baseboards.
• Paint & install new coat closet door, including new hinges & knob.
• Have painters minimize texture/repair, then paint.
• Clean out & organize closet.
• Replace overhead light.
• Hang mirror or artwork.
• Update light switches.

Dining Room:

• Move out the temporary living room setup, so it can be a dining room.
• Add dining table. (Delivery later this month!)
• Order dining chairs.
• Create coffee bar. (This will require its own to do list soon.)
• Hire electrician to move overhead light & add outlets.
• Install two curtain rods & hang two layers of new curtains.
• Move sideboard into room & setup.
• Plan/shop for wall art.

Hallway:

• Have painters repair texture where needed & paint.
• Paint new linen closet doors & add knobs.
• Replace all doors, including hinges & knobs.
• Hang gallery wall of photos.
• Replace overhead light.
• Replace doorbell.
• Update light switches.