Timing

We were hoping to start this project in the next couple of months. Once we have a contractor who is approved by the mortgage company and the appraisal of our plans is done, we can close on the loan within 45 days. So give or take, we should have been able to start in October or November latest. BUT....we have had two contractors come over so far and neither are able to do the project until the spring. It is great that they have business, but BIG bummer for us!!
Now decisions have to be made....the two contractors that came over are definitely our top picks. They come highly recommended, we have seen their work to verify and we really like them both...but it means waiting...we have done a lot of waiting! Do we wait until spring? There are pluses and minuses

Positive

• More planning time
• In our own house for Christmas
• No disruption at the beginning of the school year for Olivia
• I can start buying decor and small things little by little over the next few months
• More time to save money

Negative

• Interest rates could increase before the spring
• Having the outside of our house look like an eye sore for 7 more months
• Busting the seams out of our tiny little house for 7 more months....
• 7 months seems like a long time when we are ready to do it now??!!

Decisions, Decisions....Although looking at the lists it really seems like a no-brainer! Looks like waiting until the spring probably beats just being impatient excited for some more space!

In the meantime, I have been scouring Pinterest, the Internet, magazines and stores looking for inspiration for how I want to decorate the upstairs once it is finished. We both seem to be into a traditional, classic, oceanside feel. Not sure that is really a type, but we are going to try to put it all together! I am thinking a blue master bedroom!