Can You Believe It? I Painted Our Cabin WHITE!!!
Happy Happy Happy FRIDAY!!! This week has absolutely flown by! AND I feel like once again I have gotten NOTHING done! Ugh! I was chatting in my last post about my not so great start to 2018 and it just seems to be staying at about the same level of productivity. Holding steady at about a zero. Which I do like from time to time but I am so ready to tackle 2018 that it’s driving me nuts! Between snow and traveling and then Addie being out of school several days this week, my to-do list seems to only be mounting. Aaaaand they just announced a “digital day” Monday to slow the spread of the flu meaning no school. Again. I love my kiddos absolutely to death but this momma needs to get back to work!
So today’s post will be short and sweet and honestly I think sometimes pictures speak louder than words anyways SO… Guess what?!? I painted the inside of a house white. Insert the “shocked emoji face”. Well, I didn’t literally paint it myself but I specced a home white. Which is huge for this color loving designer. I had serious doubts and second guessed myself a million and one times BUT I love it. I really really do. And don’t worry! LOTS of color will be coming it’s way very very soon.
You see, we bought this cabin and it was all wood. From floor to ceiling. I honestly do love to incorporate natural wood tones in my work but this wood was orange. Like super warm and not so fabulous ORANGE. I knew I wanted these beautiful whitewashed hardwoods from Shaw Floors and once they were installed the orange toned wood went from bad to worse. But I still seriously STRESSED about this painting thing y’all! Absolutely to death. Painting wood is a huge decision because once it’s done there is no going back! Yes, I know we could’ve re-stained it but that would’ve costed a whole lot more. I was so dang stressed that I even had to get some moral support from my fabulous designer friend Brian Patrick Flynn. Umm yes, totally being a dork and name dropping because he is the bomb. Dot com. 😉 Seriously go stalk his work and his Instagram page and all of that jazz. He is the super handsome and oh so CRAZY talented designer on HGTV who does Urban Oasis and the HGTV Dream Home. He made my entire life a year or so ago when he messaged me about our kitchen saying how much he loved it. I literally think I almost cried. Ha! We then met at a big design event in Atlanta last Summer when I was chosen as a designer for a vignette at the America’s Mart. Mark and I ended up going to dinner with him that evening and we met up once more in Atlanta several months later. AND I have had a crazy huge designer crush ever since. He is literally the nicest guy on Planet Earth. ANYWAYS, so we text each other from time to time and he advised me to go for it. He also has a cabin that he transformed in North Georgia that is STUNNING so I took his advice and PAINTED IT ALL WHITE…
P.S. The bedroom with the green ceiling was not actually the room that was supposed to get the green ceiling SO it will be re-painted white early next week. We have lots of touch-ups so they’re fixing it then. There is a fourth bedroom not shown below that will be getting that fabulous Ming Jade ceiling!
Master Bedroom BEFORE…
Master Bedroom NOW…
Flooring: Landmark Hickory Hardwoods in Grand Central
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Super White by Benjamin Moore
Accent Wall- DownPipe by Farrow & Ball
Doors- Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
Master Bathroom BEFORE…
Master Bathroom NOW…
Wall Tile: Geoscape 3 x 6 Tile in Black
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Super White by Benjamin Moore
Living Room BEFORE…
Living Room NOW…
Flooring: Landmark Hickory Hardwoods in Grand Central
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Super White by Benjamin Moore
Accent Wall- DownPipe by Farrow & Ball
Window Sashes- Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
Breakfast/Dining Room BEFORE…
Breakfast/Dining Room NOW…
Flooring: Landmark Hickory Hardwoods in Grand Central
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Super White by Benjamin Moore
Accent Wall- DownPipe by Farrow & Ball
Window Sashes- Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
Guest Bedroom BEFORE…
Guest Bedroom NOW…
Flooring: Classico Plank Vinyl in Colori
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Super White by Benjamin Moore
Ceiling- Ming Jade by Benjamin Moore
Wallpaper- Monarch by Milton & King
Guest Bedroom BEFORE…
Guest Bedroom NOW…
Flooring: Classico Plank Vinyl in Colori
Walls & Trim & Ceiling- Simply White by Benjamin Moore
Wallpaper- Peonies (Mint) by Hygge & West
Guest Bathroom BEFORE…
Guest Bathroom NOW…
(please forgive the horrible picture quality, this bathroom was soooo dark when I took this picture)
Wall Tile: Geoscape Tile in Dark Gray
Floor Tile: Elegance Penny Round Mosaic Tile in White (incomplete in this image)
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
Oh my! Stunning Brittany! It’s soooo much fun following you on your decorating adventures and you never disappoint
Thank you SO much Bonnie! Seriously so kind of you to take the time to commment. Means so much! XOXO
Coming along beautifully! Everything you touch turns out stunning! I’m looking for a new kitchen table? Is the one in your cabin from Anthro or some place else? Just wondering what you think of it/if you’d recommend it?
Love that you painted the wood!
Love the painted wood. Especially love the accent wall color in the den. It looks great with the floors. Excited to see it after it’s complete.
Looks BEAUTIFULLLLL!!! I’ve never commented before, but I just had to let you know how inspiring your work is… Makes me want to turn my house upside down and start all over lol. All the heart eyes. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
I cannot wait to see the final! I hope you still plan to make this spot an Airbnb, I would love to stay!!!
Wow! I can already see your style emerging. It’s fantastic!
Oh my heart, that black tile is gorgeous! I’m also inspired to paint the beams and planks in my basement white because it makes your cabin look so much bigger! Can’t wait to see the rest.
The fireplace stands out so much against the painted wall! Huge improvement! My brother has a lake house in Big Canoe, so I am familiar with the type of building. Whitewashing it all brings it out of its dated look. Fabulous!
I think you made the right choice painting it white. I was actually wondering if you were going to do something about how orange it was especially up against a different color wood floor. Looks great so far! Enjoying the progress 🙂
I love the white! And the accent fireplace wall is perfect! Where do you get Farrow and Ball colors mixed? I’d like to get a paint fan of their colors.
Your bravery with colors and ability to tastefully apply them is amazing. Very inspiring! Just beautiful.
SORRY FOR SHOUTING BUT IT LOOKS AMAZING <3
I was holding my breath as I scrolled down because I love the wooden cabin look but this is stunning! Can’t wait to see more!
Did you take those rattan chairs from your historic wonderland to use in the cabin or get another set ? They are so funky and fun
My husband and I bought a cabin in Bent Tree a few years ago that was total wood inside. We promptly painted everything white and never looked back. We love the clean, blank canvas white gives. It makes everything else pop! Great decision Brittany…Love it!
Patti
Love it. My in-laws live in Big canoe I love watching your flips to see all the potential that their house could have . I’m so glad you linked that backsplash tile because I think its exactly what I have been looking for.
I really love it all so far! Looks is somu h better white and lighter. Incredible! Can’t wait to see everything done. You are so talented. That dining light is my favorite one of all of them right now. I wish it would go on sale. Ha!
I love the cabin and your house. I painted my Addison’s room Alabaster because of you. So, I want to paint the living spaces all white, warm not yellow. I had decided on Simply White before seeing this post. My question is what sheen do I use on the trim and walls. I don’s there to be a difference in color. What did you use?
Everything you design is beautiful! I enjoy following your journey! When are you looking for it to be ready to rent??? My daughter is getting married in the area in October and Beginning our search for a home to rent.
So beautiful. We purchased our cabin over a year ago and have done nothing because I’m so nervous to take that leap. In addition, I can’t deep to find the “style” of this house. I wanted to include a couple pics but looks like I cannot. Is there a way to do so?
Thanks!
I’m totally blown away!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Can’t wait to see more!!
I LOVE your white cabin and am enjoying your posts of its transformation! So pretty!
I have a similar home and have been agonizing over colors. It’s an aframe home with beams and wood. Dated coloring. Seeing yours has me sold on white!!! Did you do this yourself? I have very high ceilings. Did you use a sprayer? How long did it take you. Thank you, Andrea
I’m in the process of remodeling my cabin with similar wood and getting estimates to paint the wood. What process did they do on the wood? Did you seal the knots before painting? Every painter I’ve spoken with has a different idea and I’m having trouble making a decision.
I am having the same thoughts as I have a lot of wood in mine with knots. What did you decide to go and how?
Thinking of painting interior of log cabin and would love painting tips. Any advice?
Did you use oil based or latex paint?
Love what you did. My ex-in laws used to have a cabin in Gatlinburg, TN and it was all orange like yours and I used to sit around and imagine it painted white. Glad to know others have thoughts like that as well!
Hi Brittany. Your cabin is simply gorgeous! I am also getting ready to do some major renovations to a cabin & have a question. I’m torn between all white windows or adding a contrast to my white walls and doing dark windows. I see in your picture you have both. We’re the white ones just not painted yet or did you do a mix of window/door colors. Thanks so much!!
How did you get it ready for paint and I’m scared of height so I guess I would have to get someone to help with that. How long did it take you. I hate wood walls ceilings it’s just old and ugly. Haven’t bought the house yet but trying to figure how much it’s going to cost to get everything done before I bid on it.
Hi brittany, can you tell me what kind of paint you used for the stair treads i lovethe way yours came out……thankyou
You just don’t know how much I want to paint my cabin white but my husband loves the wood look! I’m trying to find a compromise.. I love what you’ve done! Can’t wait to see the final result!
I love the white paint! Did you use a sprayer? How did you prep and paint the wood on the stairs? We are buying a house that has similar woop panel, stairs and beams throughout and are planning to do the same thing!
We are considering painting our dark log walls but are hesitant because we’ve been told that the logs have to breathe (water vapor must be able to leave). Your work looks great and I’m wondering if you’ve noticed any problems three years later. I would also like to know how the wood was prepped and what kind of paint that was used. Thanks for any info you can provide
I have a log cabin house. I have been wanting to paint the logs. I did sand and whitewashed the ceiling which my husband thinks it looks green. I wil go over it with a flat white. I would love to go with a warm grey on the logs. Not sure how to begin ,and I am terrified. Any suggestions
Wow!!!! I am thinking of painting our pine roof slats white, but was scared. Not anymore!! It looks sooooo good and fresh!