As any HGTV follower will attest, the highlight of each program is the grand reveal when the dated, dowdy, dilapidated (insert appropriate derogatory "d" word here) former space is transformed into the designer's vision of style and freshness with appropriate before and after photos. In TV land, a room can be transformed in a day or two. Since we're on rural time, it's taking us a year or two but I've decided to share our progress so far.
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| Before |
We painted out the almond trim - seemingly miles of it - with Benjamin Moore's "Cloud White" and the walls are now "Calm".
Working with "Calm" drove home the adage that one should always try a sample wall before committing. I'd used "Calm" in combination with "Cloud White" in my daughter's room in our Toronto home. In a smaller room with less natural light, it was a lovely warm grey - as serene and soothing as the name suggests. In the large bright master, the color is barely discernible from the trim and I think the room still looks somewhat unfinished. Artwork and a fabric headboard will hopefully bring some interest to the space.
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| Midway |
Flea market bedside tables, a rag rug and Sam the camel add character (we think).
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| Entrance to ensuite. |
For some reason when the house was converted to central heating, they neglected to put a vent in this bedroom. We've installed a small electric fireplace, painted it out to match the trim and extended the mantel shelf to hold our television components.
Still to come...
1. A new overhead fan
2. Bedside lighting
3. Artwork and headboard
4. A new camera - or perhaps a photo tutorial - so that I can better share the results.
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| 80s window treatments have been replaced with wood blinds |
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| Electric fireplace |
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| Sam the camel. |
