How can I fix this bright red/orange wall color?
meginstl
13 years ago
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Comments (33)Hi everyone, Oh, so nice to see so many friends rooting me on and taking the time to comment on this thread. I so enjoy "getting to know" the GW posters. All so sweet and kind. :O) GAgal~ Oh, that is gorgeous. I wish I had asked about colors before I ran out and bought my mistake. LOL! That sunroom is beautiful. I'm writing your combo down for future reference. You never know when the urge will strike to really "repair" mine. :o) I appreciate so much you taking the time to share your photos. Those walls are just gorgeous! When can you come over and play? :o) Oceanna and newhomebuilder~ Thanks for your sweet words. :o) lauraa~ That "panel" for fabric in my laundry room is actually fabric I borrowed from a fabric store in Chattanooga. I had to check it out and return within a week. It's gorgeous fabric. I'd be happy to share the name and phone of the store if you'd like to see about getting a sample. I'm not sure where you live. If it's a look you like, I don't think you'd be disappointed in this fabric at all. It's silk, has gorgeous body to it, nice and thick and beautiful colors. I love it. Unfortunately now I'm not sure it will work with my "dirty" old walls. I may have to go with the toile. I'll toy with the fabrics again after we get closer to move in and things slow down a bit from the Holiday pace of life. :o) Let me know if you want that store name. :o) Caroleoh~ I know exactly what you mean about laundry backing up and it being difficult to get it all done. I too have laundry going all the time at my CA house. It's much smaller, and the laundry room is tiny! I have a maytag frontloader there, and each load seems to take forever and a day. LOL! I am really pinching myself that I am finally going to have 2 sets of machines. Honestly, if I had been thinking more clearly, I would have put in 3 sets and stacked them. ON days I want to do bedding, towels it would be so handy. Oh well. I am loving having 2 sets and certainly won't complain. 5 kids plus 2 adults makes for a LOT of dirty laundry. Good thing I enjoy doing laundry. LOL! Okay, I finally found a minute to share a few photos with you. It has been another whirlwind here at our build, which I'm not complaining about. The lights are not installed on the 2nd floor yet, or I'd show you dd#1's pink marble shower that was installed today. My gosh... it's absolutely gorgeous. Even the worker men are saying it's the sweetest girls' shower they've ever seen. Another day.... when there's light. Meanwhile, I went in tonight and took a few photos to share with you. The lights are a bit blinding in there. I'm changing the recessed lights to a dimmer switch.... it's really bright in there! Good for days of scrubbing stains, but otherwise hard on the eyes with those shiny machines. LOL. :o) Okay, here is a shot of the "machine" wall. There are windows that flank either end of the machines. The cabinetmaker is building pedestals 18 inches tall that these machines will sit on eventually. So excuse the staggered mess they are currently in. I'm just glad they are functioning since we are in our RV behind the house! Anyhoo, I can't reach the area behind the machines without standing on them...... eeeks. So... I did not glaze the wall area behind the machines. We will be pulling these to the center of the room when the cabinetry is installed, so I will have dh move them a few days before installation so I can finish that wall up then. I know the original color doesn't look bad in these photos, but trust me when I tell you it was a bit more yellow than a giant school bus..... it was not attractive in that room! The glaze gave it a bit of a "dirty" look, which is not what I had intended originally, but I'll work with it for now. It does look more "old world" now, and I like that look, so I'm fine with my "fix". I prefer the new look to the old, that's for sure. LOL! I've left the paper covering my travertine for now, as I really want to paint the ceiling a darker color in that room. The pale cream is just not working with my darker glazed walls. What kind of monster am I creating? LOL! Here's the room with the unglazed portion behind machines and the glazing on either end of the room. :o) Here is a close up of the wall, which is actually truer to the real color/look. I know the full shot of the room looks cheap and tacky, but it really does look better IRL. I promise. :O) So thanks to all who rooted me on. You are the best cheerleaders, and I can't tell you what your kind words did for me when I was feeling soooo disappointed in myself. :O) You were just the medicine I needed! I don't think this room will stay this color, but I have so many other areas to concentrate on that it will probably stay this way for some time. And now I can enjoy my room as I had originally hoped to, without cringing each time I walk that direction. :O) Thanks so much!...See MoreCan I pair a red-orange front door with a light-medium brown house?
Comments (23)IMO trim painted in bright colors looks tacky widen the trim, get rid of the shutters paint the trim white and the door orange I always like a real walkway to the front door and in this case somethin winding that comes off the drivwaay about where the dog is standing and anew railing for the stoop in fact since it looks like you sit out there often I might build a deck from the front door out across the front of the house wide enough for all that seating it would give interest to the house too.Sort of like this ....See MoreHow to fix red marks on white marble?
Comments (17)I don’t have personal experience with that like I do Schluter, but I bet one of the industry pros has. Do you have pictures of the start to finish build? I hate to second guess an unknown professional’s work, but why would they want to mix systems? Because there is now no manufacturer’s warranty, except what the tile guy gives you. How long is that? 1 year? How long has he been business? How long had his references had showers done? Years? Plus, the interface between two different systems is the weak point, and there is no accepted written protocol ever to mix systems. It could be fine. Frankenshowers often are fine. But they rest soley on the shoulders of the installer. Everything is about the installer, rather than the manufacturer’s system and installer. At least verify that they followed the installation instructions of this part of their self created system. https://www.jameshardie.com/JamesHardieNorthAmerica/media/Products/Hydro/HydroDefense_Install_Instructions_English.pdf...See MoreHow can I fix my ugly backyard?
Comments (18)Please check with the city to see what the setback requirements are for new structures that are not grandfathered in. Also, read your deed to see what the easements for the power lines and power pole are. Then mark the easements with chalk or landscaper's paint (special type that vanishes after a while) on the ground. Understanding where the power company and phone company have rights to cut your shrubs is really important. You can try out several areas for a patio before hiring a landscape architect. Buy a three-cornered sail shade or a couple of patio umbrellas to move around. An elderly neighbor (who understandably may not be answering the door at this time) may be willing to give you a call if you mail a friendly letter with some photos and ask him to okay any light and easy repairs (e.g., paint, a few nails to shore up the wood) you are willing to do (if any, think about liability and safety first) or to just to give him a head's up about planting next to his fence. He probably has no idea what the structure looks like currently from your side....See Moremeginstl
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