Yikes! Now, it's time to update! Help Me, Please GET RID OF THE GOLD!
So, I have spent January-May working on my son's house, and I just looked around my own house, and it is in dire need of painting. The walls are currently Ben Moore HC-34 Wilmington Tan and boy, are they dark and dated. Ceilings are 1/4 same formula, Trim color is Ben Moore OC-53 which is a bright white. Seemed like such a great idea when the decorator chose the colors back in 2002 when this home was built, but you can imagine how dark and dated I feel at this point.
The whole house needs to be painted, oh lawsy, I don't know if I can even stand to start this process, but I refuse to be defeated! I have a painter scheduled for 9:00 a.m. for the first estimate.
I would like to use Sherwin Williams paint if possible and my intention is to lighten up, brighten up, and get into 2018 with the right-white! I am not interested in grays, and when you see these floors, it will be apparent why I am not wanting to go that direction.
Please hit me with the best choices for great SW "tried and true" white/off white wall colors that will be consistent throughout the foyer, dining room, living room, breakfast room and kitchen and still work with the other elements that will remain in this house.
Here's the living room wall color, the mantle is staying as is and the white built ins on either side will remain.
Here is the foyer, open to the dining and living room, and the gold sconces and mirror will remain.
Gold has Got to GO!
And here is a pic of the tile floor in the kitchen, breakfast room and laundry. It is staying and the cabinets are glazed maple, granite is St. Cecilia. I love a country french kind of feel, and have a lovely collection of flow blue that I want to carry into the breakfast room.
My biggest concern is how a white wall is going to look with the floors. Will that work? The island is painted black with distressed finish. Ugh, not wanting to paint the cabinets at this time. But, I need a white paint choice that will have a bit of warmth without going pink/gray/green in this house.
All suggestions welcome and appreciated in advance.
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6 years agolol design2 my hearth is indeed ugly but if you look at FPs with hearths they can be quite lovely, firebox looks more proportioned to the mantle when it is sitting on the hearth. Fireboxes floating above a hearth would typically be without a mantle and have a more modern look.
Something wrapped in your stained wood, topped with stone to match the existing surround-It just balances things better IMO
Design2 girl thanked greenfish1234- PRO6 years agoMock up with foo dog vases. Not sure I have size quite right. I would remove center plate to keep focus on jars.
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6 years agoHi Design2 girl Suggested a few months back that perhaps an urn with a fern or some other plant in the fire place with the addition of a brass hearth surround of some description. These two items will pick up the greens & gold in your art. Add an Asian influenced horse or Tang horse on mantle. I think more blue on mantle or near fire place detracts from the art imo
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These sconces are also very pretty with their antique mirror plate and they are very narrow so should fit. These sconces add a prettiness/softness to the mantle if you just have a single object in the centre of the mantle. You can also add a chinoiserie small pillow to a chair or two if you felt something else was needed.
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I suggested a pair of foo dogs or perhaps these Staffordshire dogs The point being, pick up another color besides the flow blue. I selected a rather plain pair at 1st Dibbs.
The pair of Staffordshire dogs are cute.
- 6 years agoJust circled back and I am sorting through these comments. And yes, greenfish, I do understand how a raised hearth would have been a better option in this scenario, as well as lighter marble, but alas, that ship sailed! I will have to chalk it up to experience makes one wiser...., but I am not willing to change it at this point.
I really really love the mock up with the foo dog tall pieces! It’s my favorite because in my head, for the first time ever, I might add, I want a “matching” pair of something! I know you are shocked!
And, yes, HIWE, I actually do have a French mantel clock with the matching candelabras that we purchased on our first trip to Paris, so after your comment, I trudged back to the bonus room to give it a try. The best part of this is there is a meaningful significance as it was our 20th Wedding anniversary trip. Do we like this look any better? May not be quite perfect, and if this was placed there, do you see candles? What color/size? Personally I find this very very dark on an already dark mantel shelf background. The mantel clock is usually on the white built ins and the candelabras were upstairs not in use. And I prefer the clock on the white background for that reason. But, what say you, houzzers??
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Totally agree that its just all toooooo dark with the clock/candlebras, Flo.
I did seriously consider a mirror here, but I just placed a mirror in the foyer over the sideboard which opens right into the living room and is visible from the same view as you enter the front door. The art grouping that I did on the opposing wall which would be reflected in the mirror is so very neutral and (boring) although I love the subject matter . So, while the chandelier would be great in the mirror reflection, I feel like I would be just repeating what is already done.
So, as far as the painting, while it doesn't have the cows that I really wanted (last name Bovine over here) it gives me the glorious introduction of much needed GREEN while answering the blue in the sky, so lets just say, the painting is a done deal.
I really want to try a pair of taller, matching vases that aren't Waterford. Keep looking, I'll be back. The hubs is ready to go . - PRO6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
Patinated bronze with gilt bronze highlights, each on a square base, the ovoid bodies decorated with ears of corn, signed 'A. Erdmann'. $5800/make offer My suggestion would be to take away all the vases and Flow Blue pieces on and at the f.p. Replace with something akin to this bronze pair (no brass) and add a decorative fire screen with a bamboo surround and needlepoint inset (from 19th century)
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lidded Antique Vases For Sale at 1stdibs · More Info
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lidded Antique Vases For Sale at 1stdibs · More Info
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- PRO6 years agoHow about a pair of simple green vases. I looked for antique celadon but i think you will need deeper green. I know you love authentic pieces but the shape and color of these are nice and have the depth of color that works better with the woods and art.
Design2 girl thanked Flo Mangan - 6 years agoLove the look of sconces there - BUT, since you have indicated you are set with your overhead lighting , this flared shape vase might work. A pair of these with paired pillows on your chairs would give a lighter and brighter feel to that area, as well as a pop that is more unique in style from the rest of your pottery. This hand blown glass is not as subtle as the blues and greens in your painting and that, I think , would add a little life to the whole vignette. —- Love the greenery and a touch of brass/ gold down below.
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- 6 years agoWishing I could photoshop, but this might provide a better visual next to one another -
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- PRO6 years agoEvery time i try to crop a picture when I go to place in the “sketch” it repositions the photo cutting off the bottom. So frustrating. This started happening after a update a couple back. I have tried “tricking” it hence all the white background. Best I can do.
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These also from Ebay..made to look old and they've done a great job. Reasonably priced like the others...$487.50
Chinese Pair Blue & White Flower Birds Porcelain Temple General Jars cs4464 | eB · More Info - PRO6 years agoI couldn’t find exactly the mirror but this is vision I have. A mirror like this.
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- PRO6 years agoWell My first shot at this decor sketch tool! Urns are a bit big and would like them slimmer but couldn’t find any in the app..
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If you want to keep your current fireplace setup (2 vases & greenery) you might want to go all the way with two cobalt blue ewer vases on mantle. Any cobalt blue in bonus room?
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