Make the entry a little warmer
with Barcelona Beige by Sherwin-Williams.
Category Archives: Entry, Stairway, Hallway
Brandy, Wine or Latte
A play on words to describe the paint colors used in this family room.
Brandywine by Sherwin-Williams is in the family room with Latte paint color (also by Sherwin-Williams) in the adjacent hall.
Lighter, Brighter Hallway
This hallway has no windows so the homeowner wanted a lighter color.
So after testing a few on the wall, Straw Harvest by Sherwin-Williams was chosen. It gave the space a brighter feel.
Accent Color Makes the Room
This beautiful home has some new color that makes it stand out!
When you enter, your attention is brought up by the color Retreat from Sherwin-Williams.
From this view, Retreat meets up with Sedate Gray also by Sherwin-Williams.
These two colors are also used in the formal living and dining room. Retreat accents the arch making it a standout feature.
These colors were selected from the Neutral Nuance Color Collection from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams.
Olive Grove and Ramblin Rose
This homeowner wanted bright, happy colors.
The stairway and entry are Olive Grove. The dining room wall is accented with Ramblin Rose. Both colors by Sherwin-Williams.
White Spindles
This homeowner had wanted white spindles on the railing since the home was built years ago. The builder didn’t do it.
It is easiest to paint the spindles before they are installed but it is not impossible to do after the fact. Make sure that you take time to tape carefully. It can be tedious but it will make a difference in how the project turns out. Also keep in mind that it won’t be perfect. It is difficult to get every little nook and cranny. Next sand the varnish coating off as much as possible – the small areas are the hardest. Then vacuum and use a tack cloth to removed the dust. Now get out the primer. Depending on the stain color, you may want to do two coats of primer. Next, paint the spindles. I use Sherwin-Williams ProClassic. It comes in latex and oil base. The latex drys as hard as an oil base but is easier to clean up the tools. I recommend two coats of paint. Lastly, remove the tape carefully and completely. I use a wallpaper knife to help me get those tiny pieces off.
Mudroom Update
Changes to this laundry/ mudroom made it time to paint.
Silver Crest by Benjamin Moore
The new color is Silver Crest by Benjamin Moore. The paint used was Super Paint by Sherwin-Williams.
Now the room is fresh and clean making doing the laundry more pleasant.
Mudroom Update
This is my mudroom. It has a lot going on. I have cats & dogs with stuff. I have kids & a husband that also use this room.
I was tired of the colors and it wasn’t functioning well. I removed the molding. I added this cabinet which has its own story on my Fun Projects page.
New colors are Hearts of Palm and Kaffee by Sherwin-Williams
Now it is updated and functional. I used the color blocking idea that is popular in art right now and applied it to this room. The Hearts of Palm color by Sherwin-Williams (upper half ) is too light to hide the dirt my dogs get on the walls so I painted the bottom Kaffee by Sherwin-Williams. I used a level and pencil to mark a line around the room. Then I used Frog Tape to get that crisp line.
What I’ve Been Painting
Warming up a two-story entry with 'Meadowlark.'
This is a beautiful home in Maple Grove. The owners wanted to warm up the colors and keep them earthy.
Other side of entry
What a warm, welcoming first impression this makes!
Julie Rosenberg Painting 