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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Our living room redo - part II

 

For those of you who are interested in our living room redo, today’s post gives an update of it. In case you missed my earlier post, please click HERE.

The previous days, all required electricity and plumbing works were finished. Next week we will start to treat the parket floor to give it an aged and greyed look.

1 (2)Our living room today.

In the meantime my husband and our team of employees were really working hard on the manufacturing and assembly of the paneling in our workshop.

LEF18Sketch view chimney.

The construction of an 18th century French styled paneling is a huge and extensive work from start to finish!

French oak tree trunks in our woodshed.2013-02-16_143527

After sorting out the wood carefully, we have to prepare the oak wood trunks into different parts with the required length and width.

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Every part of the paneling is precisely noted down on the technical plans of the paneled room.

 

I posted a few of my favorite pictures of ‘the making of’. Enjoy!

 

LEF 1Mouldings made after detailed drawings.

 

LEF 10Frame supports.

 

LEF 5Detail of some of the mouldings.

 

LEF 14Different treatments to give the wood a more aged look.

 

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Joining of the different parts into the frames.

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LEF 4Mortice-and-tenon joining technique.

 

LEF 3Ready to bring in the panels.

 

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LEF 9Everything assembled! Ready for the montage.

 

One of the most delicate jobs is to find the right patina to bring on the natural oak paneling.  A lot of color samples will be made by mixing different ingredients and will be treated by the hands of the artist.

LEF 16The artist-painter is trying to find the patina that we have in mind! We would love to give the paneling a very aged look. Finally the painter will bring on the patina after the paneling is assembled in our house.

 

Yesterday our employees started to build up the paneling in our workshop.

Here is a sneak peek !

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By the end of next week I will show you the complete montage of the paneling in our workshop.

I hope you enjoyed this post about the progress of our living room redo.

To be continued…

 

If you would like us to help designing and manufacturing your paneling, feel free to contact us at info@lefevre.be

For more Lefèvre Interiors realisations visit our website at www.lefevre.be

 

xx

Greet

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29 comments:

  1. Home and LifestyleFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Dit is echt vakmanschap, Greet...het wordt vast heel erg mooi. Voor hier zou ik het 'te zwaar' vinden, maar jullie huis leent zich er uitstekend voor. Ik ben benieuwd naar het eindresultaat!

    Fijn weekend! Lieve groet, Ingrid

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    1. Greet LefèvreFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:33 PM

      Ingrid, wat was je snel! Dank je van harte voor je berichtje!! Prettig weekend ook voor jou! Groetjes, Greet

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  2. La ContessaFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I FEEL LIKE I'M IN VERSAILLE!HOW EXCITING!LOOK FORWARD TO THE END RESULT!

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  3. Kay dancingbrushpainting.blogspot.comFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Greet, it's so much fun watching this process! Thank you for a most interesting and informative post. Looking forward to the finished room - as I'm sure you are, too.

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    1. Sophia February 16, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      I do hope you are feeling better Greet? This was such an interesting post! Your company produce beautiful work - I look forward very much to seeing the end result.

      Sophia x

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  4. This is BelgiumFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    dit is geweldig indrukwekkend! het vraagt ongetwijfeld ook veel uithoudingsvermogen en moed! ik wens jullie beiden !
    prettig weekend
    anni

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    1. Greet LefèvreFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:21 AM

      Dankje wel Anni voor je mooie berichtje!
      Prettige zondag!
      xx
      Greet

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  5. SplenderosaFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    How beautiful this will be, Greet. Because of you (& Lene) I've fallen in love with your decor concepts. I would be so happy to redo a couple of our rooms and take out all the color and replace it with this kind of beauty. Sending love....

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  6. Tara DillardFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    The stewardship of trees is much like that of livestock.

    All I see with the rough trees, sliced & awaiting, are rings of years, xylem/phloem able to do things with liquids even rocket scientists, still to this day, cannot do.

    These trees have a good end, and a long life in death.

    I can smell your wood from here.

    Bittersweet yet a happy story.

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  7. micheleFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    greet, i am enchanted by this post and seeing the process involved with these exquisitely crafted panels. it helps me appreciate both the artfulness of the pieces and the care that invested into each project. i can see how one could become passionate about woodworking and your company!

    beautiful!

    michele

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  8. vicki archerFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I can't wait to see more Greet... I think panelling is one of my favourite decorative styles...
    Such artistry and attention to detail... and such an intricate understanding of their craft... will make your redo superb...
    This room will be wonderful...
    xv

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  9. Acquired ObjectsFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Wow Greet what a labor-intensive living room redo you’re doing and I’m so excited for you. This is going to be fun to watch and I can’t wait to see your finishes. Thank you for taking us along with you!

    XXX
    Debra~

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  10. zanetastyleFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Greet that is so increadible to see, they look beautiful and I love the wood natural without anynpaint already and can't wait to see the patina you will choose!
    One think I am not sure I understand... Did you just build your home or was that your sister's? I guess this wouldn't be a new house that you are already renovating(:

    Hugs z

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  11. LisaFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I just adore the look! I especially treasured the photo of the aging process. I live in a modest house in the United States that is not grand enough for paneling. However, I am so enamored with the look and feel of the Belgian wood finish. I would love to refinish some of my wood furniture to have the dreamy grey/limed/aged look; but I don't know how to do it. I have searched and "Googled" it many times, and never found any tutorials or instructions. I was wondering if you might be willing to share any information on how to achieve the look I cherish.

    Best wishes,
    Lisa

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  12. Woodside ParkFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Dear Greet -
    MON DIEU! J'adore!!! Such craftsmanship and attention to detail. Your living room is going to be fabulous. The paneling will be such a focal point. I can't wait to see it all come together.
    xo
    Loi

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  13. LaSillaChicFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Beautiful work!!!! The pictures gave us the idea how you works, congratulations, from BsAs, Arg, La Silla Chic

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  14. CindyFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Fascinating work, dear Greet, I cannot imagine the hours that must go into that, but it will be stunningly gorgeous, I know. Thanks for a chance to see a bit of how it happens.
    Have a good week, my friend.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  15. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Greet-
    Hope that you are feeling better.
    This room is going ot be amazing!
    Happy Monday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  16. Velvet and LinenFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    The beauty of your work is beyond imagination!
    Looking forward to seeing your room complete!

    xo
    Brooke

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  17. Kari LønningFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I love seeing the process. I marvel at the paneling and details. Your work creates such wonderful spaces!

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  18. Beadboard UpCountryFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    HI Greet!
    I love the way you designed that paneling...... So interesting to see the process in how it will be made. I bet you can't wait to have it be finished and then to get the flu in the middle of it????????? UGGGH! I had it too........ Right before you. On the trip. I'll email you soon.Hugs, Sis

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  19. Francine GardnerFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    You are so lucky!! you are in the best hands when it comes to renovations and labor of love...The room is going to be stunningly beautiful...I just can envision it

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  20. IrinaFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    It's going to be gorgeous. Can't wait to see the end result, Greet! Oh, to have a wood paneled room ... my dream.

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  21. ArchitectDesign™February 20, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Can't wait to see the end result but LOVE this behind the scenes look at how it all comes together. Thank you!

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  23. CÉLINE CHOLLETFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Bonsoir Greet !
    Le travail est déjà bien avancé ! On peut imaginer un peu ce que cela va donner dans le salon. Merci de nous montrer tout cela, c'est très intéressant.
    J'ai hâte de voir la suite...
    Bises,
    Céline.

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