The Guest Bedroom (After 9 1/2 Years)

 Well I've finally gotten back to this reno/rehab job. The woodwork is scraped; the cracks and holes are patched and sanded; the closet is skimcoated; everything got a good sanding; the window, shelves and doors are removed; and all is vacuumed. Friday I primed the ceiling, and most of the closet, plus some baseboard, with oil-based Kilz. It wasn't quite as miserable and messy as I thought, but the roller absorbs a lot and then you have to keep re-dipping it. The closet is a nightmare because I was breathing in too many fumes and felt nauseous. Plus there's no room to move around. But it'll all get done, and look really nice! Here are some before shots:

Closeup of horrible cracks at the top of the closet.

To the left of the closet (note cracked ceiling).

Left side of closet.

The one window and radiator facing west.

Entry door.

Right of closet (note painted floor).

Right side of closet.

I forgot to patch holes in the wood. I have to prime (or re-prime) those areas. Then I'll caulk, cut in and finish priming, use latex primer on walls, paint ceiling, paint walls (Yarmouth Blue), paint closet and paint woodwork. Then I'll prime and paint the window and shelves. The doors I will place on my bed and prime and paint one side, then hang and paint the other side. I also still have to spraypaint the nightstands. I think I've decided on Lagoon and Deep Blue.

It'll be so nice to get this done. This has been the worst room so far, especially the closet. It was creepy, like the creepiest rooms you see in old houses. Plus my furniture has been in the hallway all this time and it's getting really old, and very embarrassing. I'll make this my master due to it being quieter and cozier. My master bedroom is very large with two walk-in closets, quite full. It'll be easier to keep cool in the summer due to its size, even though it's the warmest room in the house. I'll have to hire an electrician because I want to put the television, cable connection and air conditioner on the side that has no outlets. I'd also like a light in the closet. I have a friend that hopefully can do that. I haven't decided about the light switch yet. I'm thinking possibly another schoolhouse lamp (this would be my third).