We did it! Home Sweet Hanna survived its first DIY paint job!
We feel a true sense of pride when sitting in the family room - the once 70s wood paneled (knots included) room is now brighter and lighter - and overall just feels more Hanna like! We seriously underestimated this project - what started as a weekend quickie turned into a 9 day paint-athon....complete with accent bookshelves (as mentioned
here) - before and after pics are below....
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| Masters were on - so the TV stayed in the room till the last possible moment... |
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| Yes...this is my painting outfit...complete with William Sonoma green ribbon as a belt! |
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| The first paintstroke...no turning back now! |
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| Primed and ready for PAINT |
The finished product.....new and improved Home Sweet Hanna
Although there were moments when Brian and I both would have loved to call it quits - we had a great time hanging out, listening to music (mostly GirlTalk and a "Long Skirt, Short Jacket" Pandora station we love), drinking beers, and chatting....time flies when you're having fun...I mean painting....
Liz, it looks phenomenal!! Please come be my decorator the next time we move :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteyou are so sweet - thanks Jenn! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Elizabeth! Love the curtains and the room looks totally transformed. Can't wait to sit on those sofas again this summer!!
ReplyDeleteSo, I am officially creeping on your blog. Oh well. Your house looks awesome! Sara recently turned me on to the world of home improvement blogs...so fun! I think your room looks totally different (and beautiful!) with the paint job. I hope the house projects continue to be a source of fun and entertainment for you guys!
ReplyDeleteStacey O'D (Sara Black Frank's sister!) :)
Nice job bringing the room through four decades back up to date! I think nine days is actually pretty good going for covering up that panelling... It's best not to know what you're getting yourself into. Would Brian had laid down that first roll of primer if you'd known you had just signed away the next week and a half of your free time!!!?
ReplyDeleteLooks great, especially liking the dark background on the shelves.
Thanks everyone! It was a fun project!
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