Library Pics / Floor Pics

[armel]

Just in case it was lost in the other thread (on painting concrete floor), I thought I would post this separately.

So, I am all finished with my floor. I painted the concrete floor -- I did a color wash on it:
2 coats of KILZ, then base paint coat, then color wash coat, then 3 layers of polyurethane.

Here are some pics:

before the polyurethane coats:
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s26/theresa_92841/th_IMG_0072.jpg

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s26/theresa_92841/th_IMG_0073.jpg

and then just my library in general. it is mainly finished but need to add ceiling lighting (and get rid of floor lamp).
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s26/theresa_92841/th_IMG_0076.jpg

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s26/theresa_92841/th_IMG_0074.jpg

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s26/theresa_92841/th_IMG_0075.jpg

I'm really happy with how it has turned out so far.

[Peweh]

Beautiful!! I want to curl up in that chair with a good book & a cup of tea! How do you get anything done with such a relaxing place around ?!?

[sneezles]

Wow! That is amazing! Love the finish of the floor!

[mrswaz]

Another wow! That looks great and cozy!

[cumulus]

I LOVE it! The map is beautiful- what a great idea! And that chair is seriously calling my name...

[armel]

The map is beautiful- what a great idea!

My parents and the designer and the guys installing the bookcase, all thought I was nuts building the shelves around the map.

Now, my Sherlock Holmes puzzles are finished being framed. I'm trying to figure out where they can go. Over the window? over the door? or in another room.