Before you look at these pictures, you should know that when I paint I just jump right in.
Which is why you see an end table on the bed.
Because I had to put it somewhere, and moving it to another room would have disrupted the creative process.
Same for, you know, the beach towel.
Hideous Blue
Hateful Primer
Soothing Yellowish-Taupe Color
I need to go over the area next to the ceiling ONE MORE TIME, and then I’ll start putting the room back together.
With end tables ON THE FLOOR and everything.
I’ll post some more pics whenever I get everything dekky-rated.
And p.s. – I have never looked worse than I do right this second.
Thank you.
Ha ha we want a piccie of you :)
I loves, loves, loves!
Looks great!! So much warmer and more inviting than the blue!!
Sophie,
That color looks wonderful! Would you mind sharing the name of the color you used?
Thanks!
Kat
I always thought it was more of a deep teal green, but that’s probably just the Excellent Quality Monitor I have. Are those HANDPRINTS on the blue wall, or is it my imagination?
And really, you could have left it with just the primer and called it your interpretation of clouds or something.
Except clouds are not usually of the rectangular or square sort.
All in all, a MUCH better choice to go with the Soothing Yellowish-Taupe color. Good choice!
GAW-JUS!
much, much better!!
Seriously, so pretty! Love the yellow. Great work!
Love the new color!
I am the same way. When I get a wild hair I just jump right in and get started. It is the only way to do it. ;)
Very pretty!!! I’m the same way when I paint. Drives Husband CUH-RAZY because I don’t adequately “prep”. BAH!
I can’t believe you did that so fast!! I LOVE the color!!
xo.
I love the blue trim. It’s lovely, and so straight :)
Love it! My living room and den are that same color–I have never gotten tired of it!
Ah…that is the perfect color. The same color is in my bedroom and we LOVE it.
I don’t know why, but when I describe the color I just want to say “warm vanilla sugar”.
LOVE the new yellow color!! ;-)
Bee-yoo-tee-ful! I’m with JP’s Mom with “warm vanilla sugar.”
Girl, you have done OUTDID yo’ little self. Looks great!
Beautiful! I would really love to know the color name too, if you don’t mind?
Looks awesome! That’s how I paint, everything in big pile.
oops. everything in one big pile.
You know, I have a green kitchen that has been staring me in the face for the last five months, and I have yet to brave it.
You inspire me.
It just looks so EASY when someone posts pictures like this! I forget that it is totally not like that when *I* paint!
(It really is beautiful. Good job.)
OH, that looks incredible. It’s amazing the difference paint can make, isn’t it?
Great job!
You were right about the blue – it is awful.
We have to talk about “taupe”
love it!
Love it!
I have painted entire rooms without drop cloths while dancing around furniture because I don’t want to “disrupt the creative process.”
In the heat of the creative moment, it seems easier to get paint *out* of the carpet than to never let it hit in the first place.
Which is why I’m the worst painter alive.
It always amazes me how lighter colors really open up a room and make a room look bigger. And that is exactly what I thought looking at the third picture. Of course it’s the same room but it does look like more (open) space, somehow.
Oh wow, what a beautiful, beautiful color!
If you watch House Hunters then you know that people pick the most hideous colors for their rooms. What could they have been thinking with that blue in your house? It’s so dark it’s a wonder you didn’t have to do 2 coats of primer. And remember I own a lumberyard so I know whereof I speak! lol
Also Designed to Sell – it’s amazing what people do and call it decorating. But it’s my favorite show – especially when Lisa LaPorta is the designer.
The transformation in your guest room is incredible – good job.
Hugs,
Marie
And yes I still do hair too!! ;)
That color is Beautiful! The new one, I mean. :)
Here’s hoping a long bath will get that paint out from under your fingernails.
I do the same thing! I hate moving the furniture in an orderly manner.
I am this very moment vacillating between covertly painting the dining room tomorrow in preparation for the First Thanksgiving at our house or being sensible and restraining myself to merely cooking and cleaning. I am so tempted. . .
Very nice color. It makes the room look so much larger, not to mention, it is a soothing color.
Looks lovely!
And you managed to bump the Arkansas logo just a little bit further down, too.
Love the new color! Very warm and welcoming.
Love the color…total transformation. I’m so impressed you did it yourself. I’m a horrible painter. I get it everywhere except on the wall.
Wow, what a difference a color makes. The room looks very clean and warm, even with the nightstand on the bed. I totally do the same thing. Really, who can be bothered with moving everything into another room?
Great job!
Way to go! Love the color. It will look so nice when it’s done. Of course, I think this is the hardest part…making yourself finish the little stuff when the big picture looks okay.
You’re right. The blue was hideous. I LOVE the new color. A job well done :)
Boomama…Please tell us what Brand & Color you used! I am trying to find the right color for my living room…This might be it!
BTW, the room looks great! Looks like you have the same tecnnique for painting as I do!
Looks great! Are you for hire? You could do whatever you wanted with the furniture….
Oh My Goodness Gracious — you are RIGHT?? That is a hideous blue. Usually I’m more… tactful… but well — I have to agree with you this time… it’s a good thing you painted!!
AND — I might add.. it looks G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.
I probably feel this way because 1/2 my house is this shade of gorgeous. LOL!
THANKS for sharing!!
I can’t believe how much a color can change a room. It looks so warm with the yellow. Want to come do mine? LOL!
Smiles!
Such a difference! Love the new color, very warm and cozy;)
It looks good. I understand the progression of what needed to be done and how you ended up painting in that room. It makes perfect sense. It’s the same reason why my laundry room is still not cleaned out. It’s b/c of the domino effect!!!!!! It’s just connected to so many other rooms!!!
Please, please tell us the exact paint color and brand – it is beautiful! I’ve got some hideous burgandy walls I want to repaint!
I LOVE that color! Good job!!
You are my hero!
Looks great!
I like that yellowish-taupe (that’s the official name, right? =) ), though I didn’t think the blue was that hideous. It looks like it really brightened up the room, which will be nice for winter!
I thought the blue was nice, but I LOVE the yellowish taupe! You paint like I do. You attack it with both barrels. Oh wait, I forgot, I don’t paint anymore. I just make a call and write a check. Well, we use to attack painting the same way!
From dark blue to yellowy taupe.
It’s like a difference in night and day.
Literally.
Looks great! Benjamin Moore has a new one coat, no primer paint, you should try it next time. It’s wonderful. It’s called AURA. You look like you are a top notch painter!
Oh that looks really good!!
It was worth the effort I bet!
I finally finished my son’s room after about 5 hours – I do not want to paint again for a long time!
Kim
As my youngest used to say….”That’s bootiful!” And it is Boomama!!
Love the new color…very nice indeed!
I do believe we were separated at birth. I paint with the same amount of foresight and preparation as you do.
And…see, it works. :)
Such a great color! I heart it!
I absolutely LOVE the color. Good job.
Luv it! What are you doing for Thanksgiving?
Can’t wait to hear some thanksgiving family drama revolving round Martha!
Groovy is totally agog with admiration!!!!
Love the new color – please do share the name and brand of it!
It looks just like the color in our house called “restrained gold”…and we love it!
Oh, yay! Some painting from Sophie. You know how much I enjoy all that stuff, so I’m happy you got something up on those walls besides primer. I saw your hubby at church by himself yesterday & wondered where you were…now I know! Purdy color…it’s very nice, so we’ll enjoy seeing it all done.
I’m getting all geared up to start the Christmas decorating this weekend & I’m excited to see how your tour is gonna work. That will be fun!
xo,
Rhoda
What a big difference a light color makes. I’m like you I just jump in with both feet and get it done. LOL my hubby gets so mad at me sometimes because I move furniture by myself(I AM WOMAN!!!).
Love it! It looks like the same colour I painted our bedroom. So happy and peaceful.
That warm yellow looks so much nicer. Good job!
There’s another way to paint? I love the yellow. I also love your blog. I recently stumbled upon it and am ever so glad to have.
Niiiiiiiice.
I like the yellow color better than the blue also. Very nice.
I love that color. It’s going to look gorgeous!