I’m In An Arch Mood

Wanna get excited?

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The arch is in the house!

 

You can see how the arch kisses the window trim. The very bottom of the arch will get finished off in plaster.

 

The room now feels like two rooms: west and east. Of course, the room was divided in two originally,  when the western portion was largely taken up by the blanket closet.

Tomorrow, all the sheet-rocking will be done, as well as the electrical. The closet door will also get reinstalled, and all the window trim.

Then…lots-o-mudding!

Ross excited!

 

 

 

20 Comments

  1. Tony Bianchini on June 24, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    Pure DELICIOUSNESS!

  2. Cody H on June 24, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    THIS – looks “right”. I’m very happy you were able to configure this in such a way to forego the nib wall.

    WITH the nib wall, the overall shape of the opening reminded me of a 1920’s archway, and that’s what I always would have thought of upon seeing it had it come to fruition.

    The arch NOW reads as consistent with the others in the house – distinctly 1890’s.

    • Ross on June 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      The kitchen arch rests on two nib walls!

      The arches in the receiving room, and stairhall niche, rest on columns.

  3. Kim on June 24, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    Mmm… lovely. The arch lends the whole area a sense of spaciousness. It feels like it’s quickly coming together! 🌻

  4. Kirstin on June 25, 2021 at 12:10 am

    This is just gorgeous.

  5. Dan Goodall-Williams on June 25, 2021 at 3:09 am

    It’s starting to look like a real room!! Very exciting to see. The arch is fantastic.

  6. Pam on June 25, 2021 at 6:48 am

    This is beautiful…and…and…RIGHT. The arch helps the window stand out. Great work, Ross.

    • mlaiuppa on June 25, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      Yes. The arch actually makes that corner seem brighter since there is a contrast of light and shadow. it really makes what would have been a plain bathroom pop.

  7. Seth Hoffman on June 25, 2021 at 8:19 am

    That looks great!

  8. SEB on June 25, 2021 at 9:07 am

    Both unexpected and in-keeping-with-the-original. The light through the window enhances the curve of the arch.

  9. Chris on June 25, 2021 at 11:13 am

    lovely progress! I hope this means you are feeling better?

    • Ross on June 25, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      Hi, Chris!

      My energy levels are still low.

      But, Justin has been at the house all week. He needed my help, so I’ve been at the house for 8 hours a day all week. I’ve been…it’s hard to explain…living off HIS energy. Like a restoration vampire!

      When I get home though, I collapse, and just stare at YouTube videos until bedtime. And pet Gray.

  10. Laurie L Weber on June 25, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    1 giant step ahead! Great job! 🙂

  11. mlaiuppa on June 25, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    You’re going to mud after installing the trim? Is there a reason? (for my own future reference as I have a project coming up.)

    • Ross on June 25, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      I’m only tacking the trim up. I’ll take it down when mudding.

      • mlaiuppa on June 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

        Ah. Okay. I thought I’ve been doing something wrong.

  12. Kerri on June 26, 2021 at 11:43 am

    Wow! I knew it would look great, but it’s amazing how much it
    looks like it was meant to be. Great vision by you to think of it
    and great execution by Justin and you!

  13. NIck on August 25, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Is that the sweet carriage house hanging outside the window?

    • Ross on August 25, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      It is, Nick!

  14. Nick on August 25, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    What a sweet view to enjoy in your powder room! So envious of you!

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