My sister lived with the orange stained wainscoting and faux grasscloth wallpaper for a dozen years (at least!) Well, she had finally had enough and called me over to help her choose paint colours.
Before:
Before:
Before (they removed this unattractive 80’s light fixture as well):
Before:
After:
After:
Doesn’t it look all fresh and bright? I chose Benjamin Moore HC-173 Edgecomb Gray (one of my all-time favourite colours) for the top and Cloud White for the wainscoting. They wanted colour (yellow or red) but I suggested keeping it neutral and fresh because they planned on hanging their lovely collection of original art (painted by talented family members) throughout the room. Edgecomb Gray is neither gray nor beige – somewhere in between and it changes throughout the day. It also works beautifully with the colours of the stone in the fireplace.
My skilled (and oh so nice) painter did a lovely job and when I went to see it yesterday I was blown away by the transformation. My sister and brother-in-law couldn’t be more pleased as well.
They still have a few things left to do in the room. They had the table and chairs made by a local craftsman who is also making a wood mantel to fit over the existing stone one. They were going to replace the stone fireplace but decided to keep it as they really didn’t mind the look. The mantel and a larger, more neutral area rug will be installed over the next few weeks.
When am I coming over for dinner, Sissy? (Did I mention that my brother-in-law is a talented chef?)
I’m linking up to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.
Susan
August 30, 2010Great job Vanessa. The room has really benefited from the paint and come to life.
Edgecomb Gray is one of my favorite colours too :).
cheers
Susan
Atticmag
August 31, 2010You did a great job for them! The room looks fresh and really updated (what was it about the 80s and those really ugly lights — just got rid of mine as well.)
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Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy
August 31, 2010Wow! What a difference! I can’t believe she lived with that for so long! Ha ha.
niartist
September 1, 2010I just love the way this turned out! It’s really beautiful, and something I think I can do too – which makes it even more inspiring! Thanks for sharing, and as always inspiring!
Artie
P.S., stop by and let me know what you think of my little video I did of my house. I hope you like it – would love to know what you think!
paula
September 2, 2010such a transformation!
Deb
October 23, 2010Great update of a tired-looking room. What a difference the paint makes — it looks so bright now! Where did your sister get the table and chairs? I love their clean lines.