Paint & DrapesBut first I need to backtrack a bit, to catch you up on what has already been done in the living room that is becoming my work space.
It's shocking to me, in retrospect, that I didn't BLOG about this room when it was put together...round one. WHY?! Well, as hard as it is for me to believe, I was only posting on this blog about once a month a year ago. How things have changed! Now I should be wearing this tank everyday, as a disclaimer to those around me.
First paint. The color difference between the builder's choice, SW Dapper Tan 6144, and my color choice, SW Quiver Tan 6151 is subtle. Are you asking why bother? Well, one reason is that the builder used the same palette in so many of the homes around me that I just had to make a change, however small! Also the gray undertones in the Quiver Tan really appeals to me...it's simply a more sophisticated color. (Can you tell from the worn fan deck that these are well loved colors?)
I did, however, have to FINISH the paint job this week. When originally painting this room I stopped at the corner where the drapes start. After completing the fireplace wall, with the "wallpaper" detail that was slightly time consuming, I simply ran out of steam. I figured I'd get to it someday (a year later) and that no one would notice. Can you believe no one ever did notice? But then again, with the exception of Christmas morning, the room was virtually left unused.
Another item that is staying are the Payton Linen Cotton Drapes from Pottery Barn, which were hung soon after we moved in. The (discontinued) color works beautifully with the trim and fireplace mantel, while being neutral enough to go with anything brought into the room. I originally considered making panels for this window which spans the entire wall. Then I saw these double width Payton drapes listed as a final clearance item, and combined with a 10% off coupon (the one you get in the mail when moving into a new home...great marketing Pottery Barn) it made sense to go the easy route.
Next, I'll show the remaining items that are being reused in this space and then on to the new stuff!
8 comments:
You should see my fan deck! And I am glad that you blog more than once a month! I'm getting ready for a new project myself, but it is on a smaller scale! You and Karla from Its the little things.... have really inspired me to use some unused space in my home for something different. I can't wait to see your next steps
I need that tank top!
I love the Universal Khakhi color and would like to paint my kitchen and livingroom (which has a wall that connects to the entryway hall) that color...do you think that's too much? I noticed in your pictures you seem to have a lot of Universal Khakhi in your house.
Thanks,
~Jody
Yes, you've noticed! Universal Khaki is in the Master Bedroom, Kitchen...and probably another room soon. It is a beautiful neutral with warm gray undertones that works so well with many other colors and finishes. I'd sample the color first, but I think it is a color that you can use in ajoining spaces effectively!
Good luck! Janell
I love the paint color! And that tank top is too cute :).
Chelsea
The paint color is fab! Thanks for stopping by my little place. I adore the jewelry you have on your blog. :)
I think Universal Khaki is the most requested color (so far) on my site--to answer your question from earlier--I talk about which programs you can use in a few of my first posts. Hope you find them helpful :D Thanks for asking.
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Cheri
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