Moving on

In the spirit of our bathroom being finished and revealed (by the way, that was super motivating, thank you, everyone who paid us a visit!:), I’ve decided to make up a list of what’s next on the agenda. I find that lists keep things organized, so hopefully this one will help us move along fast and without distractions:

1. Hardwood installation in the living room (in progress). We have installed the floor in two other bedrooms already, but since the living room and the hallway are in the way to our bathroom, they were left to be finished after the bathroom renovation. 
2. Linen closet (in progress). This little nook had been cut in size in order to fit in our PAX wardrobe in the bedroom and was left undone at the time. We were debating whether to keep it at all, but I told V that every bit of storage counts and since it’s already there, we just need to make it work for u;
3. Paint, paint, paint. It’s been a year and a half since we’ve been living with this depressing, half beige half mustardy wall colour (that doesn't look so horrible on the pictures, but really does in real life) and now is finally the time for fresh and crispy white walls;
4. Back door replacement. Our current, solid wooden door with an old screen door needs to be replaced. Not only it’s blocking natural light (it remains closed throughout colder months and blocks the sun), it’s also super impractical. We’ve ordered new door back in May, but since it’s manufactured in Germany, it takes really long time to arrive here. I don’t mind waiting, but I also know that days are getting colder and I really want new door to be installed before winter;
5. Fabric to order and new living room curtains to sew;
6. Media shelve to DIY. Something minimalistic but interesting, something in the spirit of our bedside shelves, something for V to built:);
7. Decide on the dining area. Do we need it at all? Feel like that this topic deserves a new post entirely.
8. Staircase redesign. This project will depend on how the flooring in the living room will go. We’re dying to demolish it to the grounds and install simple, modern staircase. But there is a good chance this may not happen this year. Will shall see.

Only one thing is keeping my spirit up about this picture - no carpet!

Yep, our living room for now:) The niche on the left with just one shelve is our future linen closet. 

V in his "reno position". Who needs yoga, right? Another thing that crossed my mind while taking this picture - if this isn't real love, then what is?

Do you make lists when working on/planning your house projects? Do you find them helpful?