(Probably should have asked Chris to move his truck for this photo of our front door. Oh well.)

Chris and I have been in our new house for 10 days, but it feels like it’s been longer than that! I took these photos on Sunday, so you can see our initial progress, but there will be many updates to come.

Without further ado, here is a tour of our house. (Be on the lookout for the ultimate photobomber, Hermes!)

(Hermes  keeping an eye on me from above.)

Entryway: Our entryway makes quite the statement! Straight ahead are the stairs, to the right is a door to a garage, and to the left is a door to a second garage and a hallway that leads to a living room and the master suite.
What we like about it: We didn’t want a house that’s too “cookie cutter,” so we love how unique the entryway is.
Future plans: Get a rug, console table, entryway organization system for storing coats, bags, shoes, keys, etc. Maybe someday change the carpet color.

Downstairs Living Room/Patio: This room is right down the hall from the entryway and is very bare right now! To the left is a door that leads to an outdoor patio and fire pit, and to the right is the door for the master bedroom.
What we like about it: The proximity to the master bedroom and the outdoor patio. The view of the “lake.”
Future plans: Get furniture! We hope this can be a great entertainment room someday with a TV, cozy couch, games, etc. For the patio, we just need to get a little more seating. We’d also like to make a sidewalk that goes from the front of the house back to the patio.

(Hermes still keeping an eye on what I’m up to…)

Master Suite: The master bedroom is on the first floor and has three big windows across one side. At the back is a door that leads to a screened-in deck. The bathroom and the closet are to the left.
What we like about it: The natural light, the size of the space, and the access to outside!
Future plans: Our only plan for now is to get the walls around the bathtub tiled so it can be used as a shower. We’ll probably get new carpet down the road.

And now up the stairs we go….

When you get to the top of the stairs, it’s an open space with the living room to the left, the dining room table straight ahead, and the kitchen to the right.

Upstairs Living Room/Deck: As of now, this is where Chris and I mostly hang out. Right behind the couch is a door that leads to the upper deck.
What we like about it: The natural light and the open concept! It’s great when one of us is cooking, because we can still hang out, but be doing our own things.
Future plans: Get a rug and new couch.

Eating Area: This is right in the middle between the living room and kitchen.
What we like about it: Again, the open concept! I’ve never been a fan of  ”dining rooms.”
Future plans: Get a bigger table and an area rug.

Kitchen: We’re in love with our new kitchen!
What we like about it: The natural light, open concept, all of the storage and counter space.
Future plans: We need some kind of counter solution to go under the cabinets on the right. Chris would like to get a gas stove someday.

Spare Bedrooms: The larger spare room is currently our guest room, while the smaller one is my “craft room” (ie, my boxes of craft supplies are sitting on the floor in there).
What we like about these rooms: The larger room is a great size, and they both have great natural light. The smaller room has its own half bath, which is nice.
Future Plans: Paint these rooms neutral colors. Get storage furniture for the craft room.

And down the hall from the smaller spare bedroom  is a pantry and the laundry room. Both are pretty standard and have great storage!

Since I took these photos on Sunday, we have already made some updates and changes, including a fun gallery wall in the kitchen, which I’ll share next week!