Monday, March 16, 2015

More Entryway Updates

Even though it may seem that I have disappeared from the Earth, I am still here! I've been working on projects that didn't feel very blog-worthy, so I haven't been posting. But, in the interest of staying "in the loop", here is a peek at what has been keeping me busy lately...

Our 1990's chair rail needed a serious facelift (see my hearth room post here.) So I continued the painting party into the entry and hallway. Also, though not very visible in the photos, I changed the wall color from a cool white to a warmer off-white.


And can you keep a secret from my hubby? While he was away on a business trip, I tweaked the front door color as well. I had all-too recently painted it an emerald green and loved it...for about a week. Then I realized that it might have been just a tad bit too green for anyone except maybe a leprechaun! At any rate, the newer, more olive color is just right. And so far, the hubby hasn't said a word (not sure if this means he hasn't noticed or if he's getting wiser about making comments as the years go by, haha.)

Before

After

In keeping with my goal of creating a cleaner, more contemporary look in my rooms, I decided to remove the table from the stairway landing and replace it with a transitional style narrow mirror.

Before

After

I hope I don't miss the space there to do a little seasonal decorating. But so far the hubby and I are really liking the open, streamlined look.

Also, I've had these doorknob shadowboxes for many years and still really love them. I bought one when I was working as an interior designer (over ten years ago) and the other I got at a garage sale for $5! So, after convincing myself that they weren't too overpowering for this small wall, I decided they were the perfect entryway art.


And the next project on the list...painting the stairway handrail and newel post black, to add a little drama and to echo the black accents throughout our home. Surprisingly, this project has been pre-approved by the Mr.!
Although, I would do it even if he didn't agree ;)

Sharing with: Cozy Little House, Amaze Me Monday, A Stroll Thru Life, StoneGable, Mila's Little Things, On Display Thursday, French Country Cottage, Nancherrow, The Charm of Home, Shabby Art Boutique, Between Naps on the Porch, Simple Details