Loving The Chalkboard Wall
With help, the chalk was rubbed onto the chalkboard wall
this past weekend...
and yesterday I started wiping it off.
I can hardly stand how happy I am with this chalkboard wall.
I love that it is not perfect...is that me talking?!
A little bit of perfect holds quite the appeal to me.
The chalk has taken differently to various areas on the wall. I did read in the directions not to overwork the chalkboard paint when applying. It did not go on easily, leaving roller marks here and there. I listened to the directions and stopped trying to get it just right. So, perhaps I could have gotten the paint rolled on better, but I certainly like that I didn't.
The color of the chalkboard wall brings out similar undertones in the Turkestan drapery panels...that works for me!
As for hanging the art, photos and empty frames on the wall, I just want to rush in and finish this project so I can show it to you. (Recognize the photos by Mrs. Limestone? They will be hanging here as well.) However, first I need to find frames, I want to hang a few empty frames adjacent to the images. Then most likely they'll need to be painted and I'll have to figure out the layout. So, it may be awhile until I start hammering nails in the wall...
In the meantime I'll be cleaning up the hardware on this storage piece. I keep wanting to know what to call this cabinet. I remember it from my Grandfather's woodshop when I was a kid, but I think it must have been intended for a kitchen. The doors on each side pull out an at angle with the original large metal scoop still in one of them! Does anyone know what a cabinet like this is named?
31 comments:
It's coming together beautifully..I love the art work that awaits to be displayed. All the tones work so harmoniously. Once again you delight our eye with inticipation of whats to come!
Looks great, Janell! I'm convinced there is no such thing as "perfect", so close is good enough for me. I think it looks great! Does your hubby need to worry about you taking over his office? : )
Loooks amazing. I want a chalkboard wall now. You have the patience of a saint to get it all so perfct looking (even if you say otherwise, it looks perfect from where I sit)
Damn USPS for taking so long. Should have sent them fedex.
I love how it is coming together, and the prints are going to look amazing there too.
The wall looks amazing - now I'm walking around looking for places to put a wall!
I LOVE it! Can't wait to see the big reveal! You're going to have all of blogland popping up with chalkboard walls. It looks fabulous!
Photos are beautiful!
Storage unit...let's just say I am totally jealous. What a piece!
~Karla @ It's The Little Things...
Janell, I am soooo impressed! Even not done - the room looks like it belongs in a chic interior design magazine! I am now a follower, because I don't want to miss the progress - and the final reveal. Well done!!! xx Mon
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I can't believe how BEAUTIFULLY that turned out. I couldn't quite picture how it was going to look.
I LOVE IT. Seriously.
(Oh, and I like the action photo on the top!)
Kelly
That wall was just screaming for a chalk board and now it is just perfect!
Now I know I have to find a place in my house to do the same! The playroom maybe?! And that cabinet, are you sure it doesn't work the way it is? I like it! But, I know you'll make it even better!!!
so beautiful!
i love that you took "during" pictures...it was mesmerizing.
what a gorgeous room you have created. i cannot wait to see it all put together.
This looks tremendous and I really like how you capture the work in progress. I cannot wait until this is complete. I WANT TO WRITE ON THAT WALL! ;-)
Love the wall! It almost looks as if it has been 'sueded'. Can't wait to see it when you hang the frames!
Is the cabinet a bakers cabinet???
It does sound like maybe the side thing was a flour bin or something? No idea what the piece would be called though. It's going to be so much fun to see the artwork on the wall. It would be fun to draw something inside one of the empty frames (like they did on that chalkboard wall in my post except on a way smaller scale). You probably couldn't project it on the wall like they did but maybe just draw something simple? I like the idea of just leaving the frames empty too though. This room is going to rock!
I love it and have always wanted to do one myself but I worry about the chalk dust. Does it not leave lots all over the floor?
With the pull out doors, and the scoop, the cabinet sounds like a "hoosier" to me. Regardless, I'm excited to see the outcome of this project!!!
Hoosier, I think that is the name I was looking for! Thanks Wendy. And PK, my husband has already said he is going to write his "Honey Do" list inside one of the frames!
Janell
I'm crazy for this idea. In fact had considered it a few weeks ago for a spare bedroom. Cannot wait to see your finished project. It's going to be good! ~ deb
Janell, I'm in love with this wall! I want one of my own as well, too bad I'm renting. I also adore the cabinet. The wall and cabinet are perfection.
I think it looks fantastic! I too want a chalkboard wall... maybe in my forever home.
My mom has an antique thing called a Kitchen Queen. It's more of a hutch with a top and on one side they used to put flour. Maybe yours is something similar? Ours isn't so sturdy and solid on the bottom.
Looks really great....can't wait to see more!
That chalkboard wall is fabulous! It has so much character.
The wall is absolutely gorgeous....wow...I'd love to try that!!!
Wow it looks great, Janell! And I think it's even better that it's not perfect. Gives the room some texture and character.
It really looks amazing. I love that it brings a lot texture into the space too. You must be so excited!
A very excellent and educational article at this time there. I seen everything and read through the idea a second time
Hi Isabella,
I'm "stealing" your idea for my home and am at the rubbing chalk off stage... is there an easier way! Dry or damp cloth?
Any help you can give would be great!
Thanks for such a great blog!
Erin
I used a dry cloth!! Hang in there...it didn't take me that long, how big is your wall? :) Janell
It's pretty big... It's the main wall of our livingroom playroom.
I took the main layer off, now I'm going over it again with a cloth... hopefully this will be it and I can get to hanging the artwork... When it's all done I'll send you a picture.
Thanks!
Erin
Hi there, I dropped in, thanks to the Nester! You're a brave woman! It will be stunning, with your artwork and old shop cabinet!
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