Guest Bedroom: the story so far

When we first got the house, the Guest Bedroom was a nauseating shade of pink. Worse still, there was a bizarre PVC pipe running against the wall; from the air conditioner compressor in the center of the house, to a drain located outside the house.

Our first goal: hide that ugly drainage pipe! We removed the drywall, cut holes through every cross beam, and ran a 1/2″ PVC pipe inside the wall itself. We applied a healthy dose of foam insulation, and tested to make sure that nothing was leaking.

This was an imperfect solution: the exterior wall is made of concrete block. There is no space to hide pipe within it, and so we were left with a small corner piece still sticking out at us.

Our solution was to build a “step”, and continue it along the entire wall.

As the smallest bedroom, furthest from the master, it makes an obvious choice for a child’s bedroom. I figure this little step might help a shorty see out the window, or sit comfortably while playing. Either way, it makes for an…ahem…interesting feature.

We painted the ceiling, and installed this cool remote-controlled ceiling fan.

We (by which I mean she) chose a greenish-brown color. Also, new electrical outlets and wall plates made a noticeable difference.

We’ve also replaced the original windows (which were junk) with double-paned, energy-efficient windows designed to withstand hurricane-strength winds (up to Category 4, 140+ mph direct impact).

Left to do:

• Install closet light
• Install closet organizer (shelves)
• Install closet door
• Replace bedroom door
• Install carpeting

Also, I’m not thrilled with the way my original drywalling job turned out. The walls are still a bit rough, and imperfections are obvious (or perhaps my OCD is acting up). We have discussed repainting, using a textured paint this time so we can hide some of our mistakes.