I got back from my trip to Germany to find almost everything finished on the project except the painting, installation of bathroom fixtures and carpeting.

Now I'm faced with the basic problem I always knew was coming: what colors do I want to use for the walls, ceiling and carpet for the new master bedroom (and office) …

The scaffolding is down so the exterior - with the exception of the painting of the eaves - is completed. Here are two shots for the obligatory before-and-after comparison:

The detail on the window framing:

Here are a few shots of the current status: