Attic Progress

What was a small hole in the wall has turned into a big dusty mess.
We used a crow bar and hammer to remove a relatively small area of the plaster leading up to the attic. We also removed the ugly railing with made the hallway really dark, as shown in the last post. Our hope is to match the existing stairs in the house with new hand rails and rungs and add an additional light fixture in this space to brighten it up.


Here's what is left of the old railing and carpet!

Attic

Our third floor is a great space where we like to watch movies, do the occasional workout, and just hang out. There are a few issues and major room for improvement though. The plaster is cracking, lacking insulation, lighting is...uh well gross, broken windows, leaky flashing, dirty carpet, broken futon & blinds just to name a few (wow, this room is embarrassing).
The game plan is to slowly start fixing this beast up, on a budget of course. First on the list: refinish the stairs by removing the carpet and stain to match the existing stairs in the house. What seemed like it would be a relatively quick project has grown. Intentions were to rip out carpet and start the steps. Shown here: But I just couldn't resist taking a look at what removing the plaster would entail! Shown here:

Now it's no turning back. Looks like we will start this project a little sooner than planned:)

What I've been up to

2010 was a crazy year. Between buying our first home, 2 jobs, one freelance design job, and our wedding - We were busy! Details to follow:)

DIY Headboard

My parents are super handy and flip homes on the side for the pure enjoyment of renovation. They recently purchased their 12th home and have started fixing it up. In fact, they like it so much they are going to keep it as a weekend getaway. Doesn't hurt that it is right on the lake!
Recently Mom and I created a DIY upholstered headboard for the guest bedroom.
We used an old cheap interior door from the house, a little padding and 2 yards of fabric. There are tons of DIY tutorials to create a headboard on the internet, but here are a few photos of our progress:

Knickers Part II

The project consisted of a total over hall of the interior, all new fixturing and furniture, and a new fitting room & seating area. Working with both the designers and carpenter, I was able to sketch this rendering of what the wrap desk could potentially look like:

The exterior got a major update as well. New exterior paint & trim, new awning, front door, window lettering, and cast iron urns were added. A new sign also tops the building front now! The project only took about 2 months from start to finish and the grand opening is the first week of October!

Here are a few final shots before the merchandise went in:

Pardon us while we change our Knickers...

I recently had the pleasure of playing project manager on a local boutique redesign. The store is located in Hyde Park square, only a few blocks from our house! We were given the job of taking the tired, worn store with a mom and pop feel and turning it into something glamorous and sophisticated. The boutique specializes in lingerie and custom bra fittings.

Here are a few before shots:

Inspiration for the new interior and branding image was drawn from the fabulous Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, California. The kelly green accents with the traditional black and white architecture are stunning! The crisp details, all the way down to the molding and pillows, inspired the design.

*All project images are property of ShanahanWildermuthInteriors*

Furry Friend

Meet Brody, our furry friend!

Brody can usually be found curled up in a lap. He is quite friendly and has never met a stranger. His favorite spot is his kitty bed or on a window ledge, especially on a sunny day. He has made the perfect addition to our family:)