NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

Sconce light fixture tour (bathrooms and bedroom)

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Now that our sconces are all installed, I thought I’d share all our final choices. Light fixtures take a lot of time to nail down, and they can get very expensive. I ended up choosing things on a budget – but I think they were great choices. Obviously, we are still in a state of […]

Choosing Engineered Wood Siding

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If you have been following along with our house-building adventure, you know that we have made lots of decisions – from the large to the minute. Honestly, I think that’s the most most challenging part of building a house. So. Many. Decisions. And while I tried to remember the bigger picture, it was hard not to […]

Trimming out a fireplace with barn wood

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It’s probably because we are all anxious to get our butts into the new house. But we have been spending lots of time working and working lately. It feels like the details are really ramping up. And, more importantly, it also feels like progress is being made. We’ve been busying ourselves with trimwork (Ryan and his […]

Planning kitchen storage and organization

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Are you building a house? Grab our free guide with secrets to save thousands of dollars … I’ve been thinking a lot about the kitchen – because it’s coming to life before my eyes. And because I’m making decisions that will impact the daily use of the kitchen. That’s got me thinking a lot about where everything will go. The […]

4 things: Master bedroom

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I feel like I have a Monday hangover – the kind that happen after an incredibly awesome weekend. The kind of weekend you wish were every weekend. Friends and sunshine and birthday cake and yummy food and late nights and drinks. But, it’s Monday and we are back to reality. And reality is okay, too. […]

Downstairs light fixture tour

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Choosing light fixtures for a house can be overwhelming – it can be difficult to envision them in a space and it’s not always easy to find photos of the exact fixtures in a real home. (Apparently, there are fancy professional stylists and photographers who always make catalog photos look good. Who knew?) Plus, if […]