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Project #1 - Lover's Room

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#1 · (Edited)
I'm very good at starting projects and leaving them incomplete, so I figured if I posted on the forum, I would be accountable for finishing, so lets see if it works.

My wife thinks I'm making a man cave, but I've decided to turn it into a room just for me and her. I don't have pictures of the room yet, but I'll post those before I start and update regularly. I've picked out tile and paint (pink and white) so far which I'll post pictures of later today.

The measurements are 10 x 13 (130sqft.)

Project


  1. Remove Old Carpet
  2. Repaint Room
  3. Replace Light Fixture
  4. Install Light Dimmer
  5. Install Wall Shelf/Counter
  6. Install Blinds
  7. Install Tile Floors
  8. Install Mirrored Closet Doors
  9. Furnish (Futon and Wine Rack)
  10. Stripper Pole (depending on space)
  11. Mount TV
  12. Hook Up Sound System
That's all I have on my list for now. I'll be getting started in the next couple of weeks. Right now I'm still cleaning out the room because it currently houses my video and photography equipment.

For those interested in following the project, please subscribe and hold me accountable. I have other projects planned, but once I spread myself too thin I never finish.

This room is going to be a surprise for her so if any ladies have any suggestions on how to make the room more fun and comfortable, please feel free to chime in with a suggestion.
 
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#4 ·
LOL. Actually my wife has been talking about taking the classes for exercise so I figured I'd surprise her with one in the house. Her friend does and we have a family friend that teaches classes as well. So she's pretty much set on it. I figure I might as well enjoy it too. LOL.
 
#6 ·
You might want to first find out how she'd like pink walls. If she does then :thumbup:. Pink is one of those colors people really love or really hate (on walls).

Does she have any hobbies? You said you have your photography equipment in that room now. Maybe you could use one wall or one corner of the room for a desk (or 2) for your and her hobbies - with cabinets or shelves to store things.

I'm looking forward to seeing before, during and after pictures. It's really nice that you're doing this for your wife :yes:.

For those interested in following the project, please subscribe and hold me accountable. I have other projects planned, but once I spread myself too thin I never finish.
Should we send you a PM if we notice you haven't posted on this thread in a while? Just as a little nudge to get you going again? :laughing:

Barb

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#7 ·
You might want to first find out how she'd like pink walls. If she does then :thumbup:. Pink is one of those colors people really love or really hate (on walls).
Already done. She loves pink. I even found hard tile with some pink in it at $2 sqft.

Does she have any hobbies? You said you have your photography equipment in that room now. Maybe you could use one wall or one corner of the room for a desk (or 2) for your and her hobbies - with cabinets or shelves to store things.
Great idea, but we have an office space for that stuff already. This room is just our "getaway" room. Only chick flicks, romantic music, and married fun.

I'm looking forward to seeing before, during and after pictures. It's really nice that you're doing this for your wife :yes:.

Should we send you a PM if we notice you haven't posted on this thread in a while? Just as a little nudge to get you going again? :laughing:

Barb

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Thanks. Feel free to send me a PM. I'd appreciate it so I can stay on task. I'm clearing it out as we speak. Almost finished. Maybe another hour or so and I should be able to post a pic of the semi empty room. I have to move a dresser out of there that my brother left when he moved out. I'll get him to help me get that out of there this weekend. It's marble and heavy.
 
#13 ·
I must admit that is the first time I've heard of it so I Googled it... I'm definitely considering it now. I'll get at least 1, but the futon makes it possible to tie each other up, which is the actual purpose for it. Options are good though. Thanks.
 
#19 ·
I'm very good at starting projects and leaving them incomplete, so I figured if I posted on the forum, I would be accountable for finishing, so lets see if it works.

My wife thinks I'm making a man cave, but I've decided to turn it into a room just for me and her. I don't have pictures of the room yet, but I'll post those before I start and update regularly. I've picked out tile and paint (pink and white) so far which I'll post pictures of later today.

The measurements are 10 x 13 (130sqft.)

Project


  1. Remove Old Carpet
  2. Repaint Room
  3. Replace Light Fixture
  4. Install Light Dimmer
  5. Install Wall Shelf/Counter
  6. Install Blinds
  7. Install Tile Floors
  8. Install Mirrored Closet Doors
  9. Furnish (Futon and Wine Rack)
  10. Stripper Pole (depending on space)
  11. Mount TV
  12. Hook Up Sound System
That's all I have on my list for now. I'll be getting started in the next couple of weeks. Right now I'm still cleaning out the room because it currently houses my video and photography equipment.

For those interested in following the project, please subscribe and hold me accountable. I have other projects planned, but once I spread myself too thin I never finish.

This room is going to be a surprise for her so if any ladies have any suggestions on how to make the room more fun and comfortable, please feel free to chime in with a suggestion.

So you make pron?

:thumbup:

:laughing:
 
#21 ·
LOL. Nope, from what I know its one of the few things that actually illegal to do here without jumping through an enormous amount of red tape. You can buy it and watch it, but not make it in Sin City. Go Figure.

If I can convince my wife to let me film it, then I guess that would count lol. Until then, its just for me and her to spice up the relationship.
 
#22 ·
I;m having a real hard time understanding the purpose of this room. So let me get this straight, you will dedicate a room of your house (that isn't your bedroom) to a pink room, with pink tiles, with a stripper pole that for your wife to practice on? SO this is a room the both of you can enjoy? I fail to understand the purpose of this room.

Good luck anyway.
 
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