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You want pictures? Here you go! DR in SW Crystal Clear :)

16 years ago

WOO-HOO! My boss came back, so I used her computer to FINALLY upload photos. Good grief though, it's hard to get a good picture of a paint color!

For your viewing pleasure:

Dining Room:

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Guest Room - SW Hinting Blue:

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And from that last picture, you can see the "glow" of my DD's room, SW Spangle -

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Master Bedroom - BM Cameo White:

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All in all...my house looks like an Easter Egg :) I love it.

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bestyears
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Wow!!! You must love it... I can just imagine lingering over a table in that room. Now we need a picture with all the stuff in place -you didn't think we were going to be satisfied with just these photos did you :)

I want to find a room to use that color in now. I just LOVE it!

Lynn
kbmas0n
Original Author
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
YAY! I'm glad you love it too!! I LOOOOVE it. And we got our hardwood in yesterday and my DH put a piece down on the floor against the DR wall...fabulous. It's a darker maple, and the contrast is amazing!

We will (fingers crossed) be moved in a few months, but at least the hardwood will be finished in a few weeks (again, fingers crossed). We are starting the finish work ourselves, flooring, trim, etc, so we have to work around DH's schedule.

When he saw the paint up against the dark floor, he said, "wow. perfect." the ULTIMATE compliment.

Thank you all for sharing in my agony and holding my hand through paint color choices!
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IdaClaire
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Oh, what gorgeous colors! I keep going back and looking at your Dining Room pics ... I just love that shade!
zipdee
16 years ago
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Soooo soothing, what a beautiful color!
sarschlos_remodeler
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Very pretty! I love that DR color.
mlraff53
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
WOW! It really is the perfect color for your dishes. It's going to be a beautiful DR. I can just imagine a flowing white tablecloth and a crystal chandelier.
I also love the Hinting blue. That would look great in my boys' bathroom.
I know you suffered alot but it was all worth it!
magothyrivergirl
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I agree - beautiful colors! I am glad you changed the color!
If I may - a hint I got from a seasoned painter - If those are the studs showing in your return vents in your dining room - paint them black & they will disappear when you put the register/grill on.
tfm1134
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Crystal Clear is just beautiful! I can't wait to see it with all your furniture in and your china on display.
I love all the colors you chose. We are the same way at our home, every room is a different color and we love it that way
caroline94535
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Easter Egg! That's exactly the look I'm going for in my lavender, yellow, and green sewing room.

I love the Crystal Clear color; I might try to work it into my main bathroom.
ttodd
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Looks wonderful - you must be thrilled!
kbmas0n
Original Author
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks for all of the nice comments! I'm going to take pictures against the hardwood this weekend so you can see the nice contrast! Love it!

Thanks so much for you all going through this process with me. It's nice to have the advice and reassurance when my style differs so much from our friends and family. Not a bad thing, but had to an extra "eye" when you need it!

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Valerie Noronha
16 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It looks lovely. Can't wait to see the finished result with all your furnishings and beautiful china.
texashottie
16 years ago
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They are ALL beautiful colors!! I love your DD's color especially and the DR! Can't wait to see it all put together!
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16 years ago
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16 years ago
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16 years ago
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16 years ago
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Very, very pretty. All the colors are great. Excellent job, you shoul be proud.

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