Hardwoods and a New Chandy!

In preparation for our move, we are focusing our projects on updates that are easily accomplished with an empty house.  Two of those projects are refinishing the hardwoods and updating the lighting (specifically the entryway chandelier in this post).  Here are some before and after photos.

Before picture.  Nice blonde oak.

 Get those appliances outta the way.  We have some hardwoods to sand and stain.

Much better - sanded and stained walnut. 

Another view of the refinished floors. 

Huge difference before and after.

The 1990's ol' brass had to go. 

Boom!  The new fixture has arrived. 

Take a second look at this picture to really appreciate it.  Two guys, two ladders plus a plank of wood equals a some impromptu scaffolding.  One guy is holding the fixture and the board while the other person wires and hangs it.  I was impressed!

Here is a stock pic of the new chandelier.  It is a huge improvement.