I think my favorite week of the whole year is the week between Christmas and New Years. I love Christmas, but it’s nice to have all the chaos behind you and a fresh new year in front of you. Plus, it’s the only week of the year where it’s not only okay to be lazy, it’s actually encouraged. I’m happy to report that I’ve slept in past 8 am every day since Christmas. I feel like a new person.
Anyway, enough chit chat…let’s get to the good stuff. Check this out…
The house is painted!
It was finished a few days before Christmas, and I’m happy to report that Adam and I both love it. It’s clean and bright without being blinding, and gives the house a classic farmhouse look that we are going to put our own rustic spin on. Also, after all my window shopping and fuss over getting dark bronze/black windows, I actually think the clay colored ones turned out to be a better choice. I like that there is a contrast between the windows and white siding, but it’s subtle and not in your face.
The color is Shoji White from Sherwin Williams, here it is in the lineup of all the colors I tested.
It’s so pretty, I honestly couldn’t be more thrilled with it.
Here is a shot from the same angle nearly two months ago.
and three months ago.
Ahh, progress.
So the siding is Hardie Board, which is a masonry siding (basically concrete sheets), and we got it in a smooth finish. The board and batten is a spaced 12 inches on center with 1 1/2 inch batts.
I can’t really think of anything else to write between all these pictures, so I’m just going to shut up and let them do the talking.
After a bit of slow going things have really picked up in the last week or two. The roof is about halfway on, door frames are going in (which Adam is doing), beams are going in, we are trying to finalize our rock selection, and all the little fixes are getting fixed before the inside gets spray foamed next week. The updates should be a little more frequent from here on out!
Happy New Year everyone, see you in 2016!
Julia G. says
December 30, 2015 at 1:47 pmAshley it has been so much fun to watch your house go up. It’s very exciting to think that you and your sweet family will be moving in soon. Blessing to you in the New Year!
Ashley says
December 30, 2015 at 6:27 pmThank you, and happy new year to you as well!
Missy B says
December 30, 2015 at 4:38 pmHi Ashley! The house is looking amazing!!! So if I remember correctly from past posts, I live near you. We are also interested in buying property, especially with some sort of water source like a creek or “tank”/ pond. I’m curious as to how you found your property??? We haven’t had much luck.
Ashley says
December 30, 2015 at 6:26 pmMy brother actually found this particular lot, but he found it and we always look on realtor.com. It can be a little challenging if you’re looking for empty land because they don’t have addresses… You have to be somewhat of a detective to be able to locate and walk the exact properties. If you email me at [email protected] we can talk specifics, Adam I found a bunch of properties with water that are still available.
Alison G says
December 31, 2015 at 9:15 amCongrats on the progress, I agree the window color is good, I think black would have been too much of a contrast. Happy New Year to you as well! See you in 2016.
HOMOHAUSFRAU says
December 31, 2015 at 9:44 amLove love the colour! You’re right– the windows are perfect. Subtle but contrasting.
Can’t wait for more updates!
Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
January 1, 2016 at 1:11 pmI cannot even imagine how excited you are to have your brand new beautiful house completed! I love everything so far and can’t wait to see it done! XO
Ashley says
January 2, 2016 at 10:49 amThanks Christy, I am pretty dang excited :)
Jan Elizabeth says
January 2, 2016 at 4:50 amThe house is going to be SO PRETTY!!! I already love it. Great choice on the Shoji white, it’s perfect. This is where it just gets more and more exciting!
Ashley says
January 2, 2016 at 10:54 amThank you! It is getting exciting, though now I’m starting to actually make design choices, and quickly. I’m currently swimming in tile samples and can’t make up my mind, because the pretty ones are so dang expensive!
Jan Elizabeth says
January 2, 2016 at 1:43 pmYeah…but they’re so pretty!!! Lol. I’m sure I could lose a million bucks in tile store if I had a big project like yours.
Bliss says
January 13, 2016 at 7:32 pmI just read 5 months of posts, I couldn’t stop! I LOVE everything.
jeneane ball says
January 24, 2018 at 7:03 amHi Ashley,
I found your sight while searching for the “Perfect White ” paint color……Shoji White is one I’ve been going back and forth on.
I would like a nice creamy bright off white with NO yellow undertone ( I always seem to make that mistake!!) The color of your home looks perfect online. Just wanted to ask if you are still happy with it both outside and inside?So many choices , I hope to get it right this time..
I have enjoyed looking at all the pictures of the beautiful home you and your husband have been working on.Any finished photos to add??
All the Best
Christina says
February 25, 2018 at 5:47 amI am on the hunt for the same! A creamy white for our exterior that isn’t stark white and isn’t too yellow. Did you find one? Ashley – are you still happy with your Shoji?
Anonymous says
February 25, 2018 at 8:15 amHello,
Yes. I ended up going with
SW City Loft.
No yellow undertone, a nice neutral white with grayish/ taupe undertone !
Ashley says
February 28, 2018 at 8:54 pmSorry, just saw this! Yes, I am very happy with the Shoji White, no regrets. I used it on the interior walls and well as the exterior and love it on both.
Ashley says
May 21, 2018 at 8:56 pmLOVE your house!!! Can you please tell me what your windows are? Also are your post stained?
Ashley says
June 10, 2018 at 10:16 pmThank you! The windows are vinyl Plygem in the color “clay”, and the cedar posts are sealed but not stained.
Staci says
August 27, 2018 at 10:33 amI was curious what you used for the batt’s? Did you guys paint it before you put it up? How many coats of paint did you apply? What sheen of Shoji did you use for the exterior? Thank you so much, answers to these questions will help me out more than you know!!!
Nona says
October 4, 2018 at 7:39 pmI’m thinking about using the same exterior color, I also went with clay windows. Can you please send me a finished picture of your house so that I can see it completed ? What color shutters did you you go with? Thank you.
Ashley says
October 18, 2018 at 11:41 amThis page needs to be updated, but there are few finished pictures through this link – https://www.domesticimperfection.com/house-2-the-custom-build/
Also, we decided not to add shutters to our house.