This little space was a huge undertaking. Way more than the few square feet it contains can express! When we bought this little hybrid ranch house (it’s not really a ranch but it doesn’t have a proper category!) a couple years ago we noticed that the breezeway would be convenient to have as it would keep us from having to trek outdoors to the garage. Everything seemed in order with the space, and we didn’t give it much thought.
Fast forward a year or so down the road, and we knew something was really wrong. The walls grew mildewed and the floating laminate floor made odd sounds when you walked on it. We found out that the roofing overhead had had the corners done incorrectly. Water seeped through the corners above and trickled behind the drywall. It caused quite a lot of unseen damage–not to mention a carpenter ant infestation! *Shudder*
Less than a year after moving in we filed our very first home insurance claim. With the help of some professionals we got half the roof redone and the drywall torn out, cleaned up, and reinstalled. On the positive side, we got to select our own new paint, flooring, and light fixture. Jerry did the floor and the wallpaper himself because this was not a budgeted for remodel by any means! I think he did a great job!
My inspiration for this little space is an English conservatory or garden. I’m a bit of a free spirit when it comes to decorating and I tend to look at what’s popular and trendy, but then go ahead and do what pleases me. Some things that please me include English country houses, Bag End in “The Lord of the Rings”, and plenty of functionality! Almost the entire contents of this space were thrifted, antiqued, or foraged. And that makes me feel pretty good!
