My boss is intent on painting 2 quite narrow shop dressing rooms
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Comments (27)Charliedawg! Alright, some fun stuff! I agree with your first thoughts that it needs a little something. I think corbels would be a good addition. I also really like pendent lights, they won't block your view. Our's don't. I agree that raised panel in that spot is likely a waste. I also agree that the kitchen won't really come to "life" until you add all your personal stuff. Here's a shot of our kitchen which includes corbels and pendents. Just like our properties, our kitchens are similar. Glad things are back on track. You can't stop writing after you move in. We want to hear all about life in the house. Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreHelp Me Dress My Dining Room Windows - Lots of Pics
Comments (22)Ok, so repainting the room is an option: that's your out! Or should I say "easy" solution? Repaint in a color more in keeping with the gorgeous rug (which is beautiful and valuable on many levels-honeymoon purchase being one of them!). Then your window treatments (panels-maybe) will be a much easier decision. I'm not loving the panel options mentioned above, which I think are nice, but a tad too informal for the direction you have taken with your room. Plus, they are very trendy, which again is not in keeping with your traditional style. You have heirloom quality pieces there! The rug and furniture should stay. Paint is cheap (compared to the investment in good quality furniture and the rug)! That's the way to make a significant impact without breaking the bank. Take a good look at the colors in the rug. On my monitor I see blue as the primary color, but monitors vary. Go to the paint store and bring some sample cards home, narrow it down and then go back and buy some paint samples and splotch away. In any case, have fun with this project!...See MoreYour build, and who is the boss?
Comments (33)Aah! It posted before I was finished typing and I can't edit since I'm on the mobile app. Anyways, I could tell which car my husband wanted most so I spent the week going from dealership to dealership looking at their inventory and seeing what deals they'd offer me. This was before all the dealerships it their inventory online. My father went with me a few times so I'd have company and it was annoying how often the salesman (it was always a man) would ignore me and speak to my dad despite my father telling them he wasn't the one making the decisions. On the plus side, it helped me narrow down which dealership to buy from because I wasn't going to buy from someone who wouldn't treat me with respect....See MoreDoes this look intentional or unfinished?
Comments (35)What a nice closet :-) I like the darker trim. Changing out the fluorescent fixture may make a difference in the paint color. When we moved into our house the guest room had two fluorescent fixtures and a ceiling fan - previous owner had it set up as a quilting room. I removed the ceiling fan and changed the light fixture. It made a world of difference. Here are before and after pics. The room was SW Antique White. Now it is SW Softer Tan with SW Dover White trim....See Morebtydrvn
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