Riot and Frolic

As many of you know, my house has been under various shades of deconstruction/construction for the last four years.  I've done pretty well decorating around and living with exposed (not for aesthetics) beams, missing outlets, and hole-y walls, but this week has left me craving plumb-lined walls, trusty plumbing, and fresh paint.

As I have already wielded a shiny new staple gun (possibly the best toy ever) and am about to open a can of whoop-ass (Kilz paint primer) on my entryway, I thought it best to sit back and make a plan.  You know, look at some houses that are finished, before I start making "home improvements" willy-nilly in a useless effort to make my wabi a little less sabi.

What's any sane, broke girl to do?  Hit up Pinterest  and Houzz and dig for inspiration (and a vacation from my own home).

The Zoo's room and possibly the "office" (now the insulated, but not drywalled room in need of some electrical wiring) need some special flooring, since the hardwood in each room is shot.  I love the look of this snap-together, recycled flooring:

it's so green, it's orange… and white

Our attic is just waiting for someone with a paint sprayer (btw, WANT) to hose down the pink and blue walls and turn that baby in a master bedroom.  Maybe like this?

shelves! beadboard! pink lamp!

Or this?

windows! mirrored desk! wallpaper done right!

[note on sources: If there isn't a source listed, I couldn't find it.  :(  I pinned these off Pinterest, and after clicking through a few windows, I couldn't find the original and even the Googles weren't able to find them.]

Obviously, the hallway to my kitchen neeeeeeeds this.

chalkboard wall, yo

Note: I would also love the mini chairs.  Thanks.

I would love to make a curtain like the one below for my counter (which is really an IKEA kitchen island), and if we can somehow incorporate everything else in the picture, I'd be okay with that.

where do those adorable steps lead? look at cutey breakfast nook! plants! shelves! SINK!

A certain friend pointed out our lack of cohesive lighting and how it doesn't help sell your house.  Well, I'll take one of these fans/lights/works of art in every room.  So there. 

so old school, it keeps my house cool

Do I need a dog to have this galvanized tub sink?  I think not.  I'd put it in the kitchen and use it to hose off dirty dishes… and kids.

I wouldn't mind taking a shower in this

Here's exactly what I want the bathroom door to look like… except it would say "lavatory".  Duh.

white trim, how I covet you

What about you guys?  Living the dream in a freshly drywalled home?  Kickin' it in a rental?  What projects are on your list?  Are they fun or just necessary?

playing guitar never hurt a guy's image