Sunday, January 25, 2009

A Study In Color





























When we moved into this home 2 and a half years ago, the builder had painted everything SW Ivoire. Now don't get me wrong Ivoire is a lovely color and in fact one of my favorites to use. However over the course of two years plus it just started to become washed out. It lacked vibrancy. I had already done my family room and kitchen a bit deeper going to SW Blonde in there and my study I re-did in SW Restrained Gold. I had almost covered every form of yellow and gold on that one paint chip! So I figured it was time to venture out. When I first walked through this home with my realtor the first thing I saw through the back windows was the green leaves on the heavily wooded back yard trees and the pond we back up to. Immediatley I said "this home calls for some green". Nature inside. I ordered a lovely green sofa. Have plenty of green accents. Papered my dining room in green toile. But thus far had not ventured into any green paint. My entrance and stairway were going to be the the green I was eager to paint somewhere. Thus began the search for just the right green. In the end we went with Ben Moore Georgian Green. Yes I am happy to say I love it. It makes the areas sing. Singing was good of course but where was my whimsy? Ahhhh yes I can take care of that with some striped on the back wall of my landing! Now that is better! Of course what is Met Monday without some beofre pictures too? SO I included some bland before pictures to show the difference. Visit me on Wednesday when I show what else I did to the walls of this area in my first Whats on Your Walls Wednesday hosted by Barb at Grits and Glamour. Be sure to go visit Susan on Between Naps on the Porch to see all the fabulous Met Monday makeovers!

28 comments:

  1. GIRL, you know I am so glad you saved the green toille and then used the green paint! It is beautiful!!! Your entire house should be in a magazine!

    Robin

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  2. Love that shade of green and the stiped wall is a perfect touch! Green is my favorite color so I'm loving how this looks! Looking forward to seeing what else you did on Wednesday!:-) Thanks for a great MM post! Susan

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  3. I LOVE this shade of green, and it's just gorgeous with the crisp white trim. And those stripes! Did you do that yourself? Very nice job, can't wait to see your Wednesday post. Kathy

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  4. I love the green! It's so fresh looking and the stipe is the perfect touch. Your wood floors are really pretty too. Kristen

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  5. I love how you used the green... in different ways... and your floors are beautiful!

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  6. Your home looks great...love that shade of green. I agree, "Life is too short to paint the walls beige"!

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  7. Oh,you did so well with the color. The green is absolutely stunning! Your home is so beautiful!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. The green is lovely and the stripes do add a lot of punch. I can't wait until Wednesday to see what else you've done. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Looks great just the right shade too! Love the transoms;) French

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  10. I hope everyone knows what a treat they are in for on Wednesday when they see your completed room. Is it Wednesday yet? :-)

    You know I just love, love, love this space. Hugs my friend, Barb

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  11. I love the shade of green that you picked....very soothing. I also like that green toile wallpaper that I see peeking. The striped wall is a perfect complement...Christine

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  12. Just love the color and the stripes, what a transformation. Cindy

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  13. Amazing, you chose the perfect green and love the toile paper! Look forward to seeing more soon!

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  14. I love it! Beautiful!!! You had much better success than I did. I tried for that color in two of my rooms, but the paint color underneath tweaked the color I was going for ... sigh. Your color is perfect and peaceful. :o)

    Beth

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  15. What a gorgeous green! Love the striped wall for your whimsy! I can't wait to see "What's on Your Wall"!!!!! :D Jewel

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  16. I can't believe what a change color made to that room. I love the green and the white together. I agree with Robin, you home should be in a magazine.

    Wendy

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  17. Oh I love the green! Everything is so warm and inviting. The wallpaper is gorgeous, would love to see more of it. What love you put into your home, it shows!
    ~Michelle

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  18. That is beautiful, I love your choices, and love the toile wallpaper too. great job!

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  19. I really like the green, too. Good choice. What a beautiful entry you have!

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  20. I know all about WASHED out ivory! LOL! I'm there now! :) Your greens are beautiful, from the pretty toile paper to paint! Beautiful! ~Rhonda :)

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  21. Very Pretty! Great choice with the stripes. The beadboard is awesome!
    Great MM post!
    ~Misti

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  22. Great job, really love the looks of your house. The green toile I like!!
    Linda

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  23. Thank you everyone for all your kind comments. Susan thanks for hosting this fun weekly event. I think we ALL are enjoying it!

    Kathy, yes I did the stripes myself and the most difficult thing about it is the math (thanks Suzie and her DH for helping me out with that) which I really stink at. I can't even help my 7th grader with math anymore. But hey I can tell you what any percentage off anything is shopping wise in a matter of seconds!!!

    The wood floors. Yes out next major project is to take those up the stairs and landings and hall.

    The green toile....well I think I mentioned this in one of my first blogs but can you believe I actually considered pulling that down? I was having fabric issues over window treatments in there GASP!


    Okay ladies if you know of any magazine that would feature this house sign me up! Y'all are too kind.

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  24. What pretty green stripes. It really does bring the space to life. laurie

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  25. This was a great color choice...I'm anxious to see more!
    ;-) Bo

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  26. Oh, I love the green shade! Great choice! Nancy

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  27. Looks great, and I love the striped walls. Would love to see a pic looking at the backyard, I'm dying to see the pond :o)

    Victoria @ Auction Girl Vintage
    http://auctiongirlvintage.typepad.com

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