As promised yesterday, I am going to show you the Old Rectory which I found in a charity shop. Although it was neglected, it had great potential. Here's how it looked on arrival home.
Externally it has a broken roof with missing slates and damaged chimneys. It is double aspect and has a broken window frame at the rear. Overall it needs a freshen up. As you can see the former owner had some plans to add dormer windows into the roof.
Inside it needs redecorating and new flooring and lighting. Some of the hearths are broken and the staircase is missing its banisters on the landing.
First of all I stripped out the house and then set about redecorating. The rooms below have scrapbooking papers for wallpaper.
My first attempt at electrics and it's not easy in this house because of it's double aspect so I opt for using the plug method and wiring through the centre of the house, hiding the wiring behind the staircase and furniture etc.
I decided that the landing is wasted space and the house really needs a bathroom, so I used tile on a roll wallpaper covered with clear film to create a tiled effect bathroom floor.
Next up the kitchen. I created flooring from tiling on a roll painted to resemble flagstones. I also decided to put a tall dresser in front of the back door to help with layout.
I decorated the dresser. The flowered pots on the bottom shelf are beads with cork tops.
Next on the list, I repaired the fireplaces by cutting up a decanter holder and painting it gold. I also made a companion set using Patricia King's instructions with beads and jewellery findings. Flooring is a vinyl tile cut with scissors to shape.
I repaired the broken roof tiles using cardboard and slotting them into the gaps, then the whole roof was given a coat of grey paint. I also decided to hinge the roof, so I have access to a further three rooms under the eaves.
As a big Agatha Christie fan I wanted this house to feature little tributes to her work, so in the finished sitting room you will see Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings. There is also a writing desk with a typewriter - probably her latest novel in progress!
Externally, the house is repainted, new landscape grass added and the chimneys and window repaired. Below is the completed and lit interior.
The hallway - the light is made from a ping pong ball and stickies.
The Kitchen - the rug is made from tapestry type upholstery trim ironed onto interfacing.
I hope you enjoyed looking at the Old Rectory with me?
Externally it has a broken roof with missing slates and damaged chimneys. It is double aspect and has a broken window frame at the rear. Overall it needs a freshen up. As you can see the former owner had some plans to add dormer windows into the roof.
Inside it needs redecorating and new flooring and lighting. Some of the hearths are broken and the staircase is missing its banisters on the landing.
First of all I stripped out the house and then set about redecorating. The rooms below have scrapbooking papers for wallpaper.
My first attempt at electrics and it's not easy in this house because of it's double aspect so I opt for using the plug method and wiring through the centre of the house, hiding the wiring behind the staircase and furniture etc.
I decided that the landing is wasted space and the house really needs a bathroom, so I used tile on a roll wallpaper covered with clear film to create a tiled effect bathroom floor.
Next on the list, I repaired the fireplaces by cutting up a decanter holder and painting it gold. I also made a companion set using Patricia King's instructions with beads and jewellery findings. Flooring is a vinyl tile cut with scissors to shape.
I repaired the broken roof tiles using cardboard and slotting them into the gaps, then the whole roof was given a coat of grey paint. I also decided to hinge the roof, so I have access to a further three rooms under the eaves.
Externally, the house is repainted, new landscape grass added and the chimneys and window repaired. Below is the completed and lit interior.
The hallway - the light is made from a ping pong ball and stickies.
The Kitchen - the rug is made from tapestry type upholstery trim ironed onto interfacing.
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