It started out as a small project...it always does. We were going to paint the downstairs, but if I change the paint color, I had to take down the red drapes, so I needed to encase the windows. When the guy was here to encase the windows, I asked how much to install crown moulding...then wainscoting...6 months later we are done. I had to wait 3 months before the guys were available to install the wainscoting, so I had plenty of time to pick out paint. Which is a nightmare, by the way! The Handsome Husband got so sick of all the paint blotches on the walls and my asking him which one he liked. I must have bought 25 samples of different whites, blues and taupes!
My former color scheme was gold walls, green accent wall and red drapes and accents. I thought it looked cozy, but apparently, after talking to people looking at the new room, it was dark and gloomy. I had no idea.
I never knew there was so much involved in painting wainscoting. Filling holes, sanding, primer, paint, and wax. What a job! I spent a whole week hanging out at Alyssa's while the painters took over my house.
The reward was great! I love the new lighter look. I'm not sure if I am going to add drapes, if so, they would be just silk panels down the sides of the windows, no valances.
The accent wall is painted a blue green. I was really stumped trying to pick a blue. They were too shallow, too cool, too bright but then I bought two pillows for the couch and I had my inspiration.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
The colors I used are:
wainscoting - whisper white - dunn edwards
walls - parisian taupe - behr, home depot
ceiling - baby's breath - dunn edwards
accent wall - patina creek - dunn edwards
I wanted so much to use Benjamin Moore, everyone uses Benjamin Moore, but in the end, I just couldn't find a color that was right for me. As an added benefit, I also saved myself some money.
1 comment:
LOVE IT!
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