a blast from the past AND a poll!!

I had to do this, partially for self gratification, since it feels I have really gotten no where, and I need to lift my spirits.  I also thought it might be interesting for any viewers to see where we were and where we are.  I attached some pictures, and I'd say we are maybe halfway through many of these rooms.  The flooring is not done yet, and no trim is up, but we've advanced a bit, and we are right before the fun, design oriented stage.  I hope you go into a bit of shock with the first few pictures, I sort of did.  I forgot how bad it was for a while. 

This is what we started with, not too bad right?  Shortcuts is not my middle name, and neither is dusty, so out with the old.

This was a bit hectic.  Right after some demo and the old panels ripped off.  The house looks a lot worse here than it did when we purchased it.  It took a while to throw the debri out, and it also took a while to warm up in there with that tiny dish heater and faux fireplace.

This is where we are now.  Primed walls, waiting for laminate and tile flooring and some finishing touches.  Steps will also be refinished.  I wish I could have left more exposed brick, but you heard EVERYTHING from my neighbors, and I wanted every bit of insulation I could get.

Not too much has been done with the bathroom, just cleaned up a bit.  I like the black and white tiles and will be keeping them.

After.

Here is the second floor bedroom with the fireplace to the right of the picture.  This room wasn't even that bad.  We already ripped up the carpeting, took the molding off, and then drywalled the room.

Here is is with my prince couch I got from work.  Still have to put some legs on it, but its good enough for when I need a nap.

As you may have noted, I wanted to retain my brick wall but it wasn't feasible. SO I was contemplating those fake brick wall panels. The color they come in looks very fake so without a doubt, I would paint them white (which I like since it reminds me of the place I lived in Brooklyn). I'm concerned it may look very fake, which I'm not a fan of. Help me decide.

Are faux brick walls OK
	yes
	no
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