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September 17, 2014

To The Window… To The Wall…

I have probably not actually heard that song since my early college years yet it’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say the words window and wall in the same sentence.  Terrible I know.  And please don’t continue on with the lyrics because it goes a little downhill after that.  A lot downhill.

Okay, now on to more important things…  Windows, Ceilings and Doors.  If this article were a novel, the prologue would be my recent blog post “Ponder”ing your Wall Color?  Or if this were New Moon, the other blog post would be Twilight.  Get the idea?  You must read the first one before you read this one.  My ceiling, door and window colors are from the same paint card as Ponder which has some mega undertones.

When I started blogging I had a list in my phone of the first hundred or so articles I wanted to post.  However, that pretty much went out the window when I saw the questions I was getting most.  And since my goal is to help you, I decided to change it up!  One of the questions I have gotten most is about our paint colors so here is PART TWO!

WINDOWS

Over the last year or so, I constantly found myself pinning or screen-shotting (is that a word?) homes with dark window sashes.  I knew I wanted light trim overall to keep the home light and bright but I love the elegance of dark molding.

Before

Before Den

After

Windows 1

Mirror: WAYFAIR

Windows 3

Window Sash: Custom Mix of 1/2 Stunning Shade 1/2 Darkroom by Sherwin Williams

Trim: Downy by Sherwin Williams

CEILINGS

As I’ve mentioned before, I wanted a fairly neutral canvas for our home to serve as a backdrop for my fun palette of colors. Using one paint card for most of the home is the best way to create that vanilla for all of the sprinkles.  For all of the ceilings in our home, with the exception of the decorative ceilings, I chose the second lightest paint color on the card, Minute Mauve.

Upstairs Hallway

Ceilings: Minute Mauve by Sherwin Williams

Rug: AMAZON

One thing I adore about our home is the open floor plan and the beautiful coffered ceiling in our living room.  Before they had it all painted cream and light taupe so it all just blended into the oblivion.  I wanted it to POP!

Before

Before Ceiling

After

Ceiling

Coffered Insets: Custom Mix of 1/2 Stunning Shade 1/2 Darkroom by Sherwin Williams

DOORS

Another detail on my dream house wish list was dark, almost black, doors.  I’ve always loved homes with this detail and I thought it would be the best way to add some architectural interest to our otherwise boring plain wooden doors.

Before

Before Den 1

 After

Doors 1

 Doors 2

Doors 3

Doors: Custom Mix of 1/2 Stunning Shade 1/2 Darkroom by Sherwin Williams

Rug: AMAZON

Once again, thank you all SO much for reading my blog, loving my home and giving me such encouraging feedback.  Until next time!

XOXO, Brittany Hayes

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  1. Jessica says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    so this may be a totally dumb question – but are your windows a metal/aluminum material (like mine)? If so, what type of paint finish did you use to make sure it doesn’t peel? Your’s may be wood….

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      September 17, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Good afternoon! They’re all wood windows 🙂

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      • Christina says

        March 4, 2015 at 7:30 pm

        Ok so darkroom and other was mixed for
        The actual window? Looks black in
        Pic, but love this. You said windows are wood,
        Do you know if could paint aluminum or
        Metal windows?

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  2. Angela says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I love all of your pics. I would really love to see what you did to your fireplace and bookshelf’s in your two story family room as I have a very similar room with grey walls and am contemplating painting my fireplace and bookshelf a dark grey to contrast with my light grey walls. I also have no idea how to decorate my fireplace as I too have a two story fireplace with a ledge at the top similar to yours. Please share when you have time as I don’t know what direction to take in my new home.

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Awe thank you!! Yes, I will be posting details on my den very soon! We have gray walls in the den and I did a wallpaper on the backs of the bookcases with simple shelf decor since the wallpaper was busy. Thank you!!

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  3. Lauren Bigbie says

    September 25, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Love the doors!!!! Quick question.. when painting them do you paint the inside as well as the outside? If not, the inside lip of the door, would that be painting black? I also have the bronze hardware on the doors… is that ok to leave that or do you think I have to change to the silver?? Thanks so much

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      October 8, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you so much! I would suggest painting the entire door unless it really doesn’t work with the room on the other side. Ours are all painted front and back. If you aren’t doing that, I would suggest keeping the part against the door jamb the same color as the other side. Also, I think you could do any finish on the door knobs although the silver would definitely stand out more. Thanks!

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  4. Stephanie says

    January 4, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Love the doors!!

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  5. Ann says

    May 18, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Love the mirror above your tv in the living room. We have the same space in our living room as well. It has been empty bc I never knew what to put up there. Question, is the sunburst mirror a good size and diameter. I just hate to order it and it look tiny up there.

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      May 18, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks! Yes, it’s pretty large! It is 40.9″ x 40.9″. Here’s the link… http://fave.co/1ENNuqa

      Reply
  6. Mandy Damer says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Could you please tell me if you used oil based or latex paint on your interior doors? Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  7. Addison moon says

    January 7, 2016 at 5:18 am

    funny, excellent !

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