I just wanted to update my post with a final decision. They pressed us for a stain choice two months ago and they JUST STAINED IT ON THURSDAY! How's that for urgency? Anyway, after much thought and consideration we went with Minwax Walnut gel stain for the front door. Thanks to all who offered thoughts and opinions. I think it turned out beautiful. Here are a few pics as I know that's what we all REALLY want to see... :-)

Here is the shop address and pictures of the valances I had made. They’re lined, the pattern in the larger one is matched up so it looks like one piece and the seams are under the sashes. They’re beyond perfect plus the turn around time was great and they returned all the unused fabric to me. Sorry, the pictures don’t show them very well. Oh! And if you find a style you want that they don’t have on their site, just ask them, they will most likely be able to accomodate you. I plan on having valances for my walk in pantry and our masterbath made by the as well. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheIvyTrellis?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Hi this is actually a powder room. We little by little renovated this house and used to have wood trim everywhere ( now painted white) and used warmer colors but now are wanting to get a little cooler without having to repaint every room in the house. Did you mean sa slate tile rather than slate gray? There is a little bit of blue to that if what I am seeing online is correct. Thinking I actually could go pretty dark on all the walls because this is kind of a larger powder room. I actually picked the colors that are in the room now which goes to show you I definitely need some help haha!

Hi! I would like to paint the book shelves? Any suggestions please?