Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    All Day painting, can you tell the difference?

    There is nothing like spending an entire day painting a section of trim, only to have most people not even notice.
    This staircase trim was painted the same color as the wall, it was really bugging me, so we finally buckled down and painted the trim.
    What I want to know is, can you even tell?
    OLD TRIM:

    NEW TRIM:

    Lee had a good point, the fact that you can't tell means that it really fits in, and looks like it should have always been that way. He always knows just what to say . . . . well, sometimes he finds the right words . . . . Occasionally he'll say something right . . . . well, this time he did GOOD haha Lot of Love to the hubs who painted the paneling at the top of the staircase and the other side (Pictures to come tomorrow).
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    38 comments:

    1. ~AllisonMarch 8, 2011 at 5:49 AM

      Yes to both! You can totally tell...and it totally looks like it was meant to be! I've been reading your blog for a while and really enjoy all the fun decorating pics. Keep it up! It is all the little details like this that make a house perfect!

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    2. Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons*March 8, 2011 at 5:50 AM

      Lee is right! The trim just looks right now.

      Good job!

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    3. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 5:50 AM

      I have to agree, very fitting. It made the space feel more crisp. Btw-I love your lamps!

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    4. JenniferMarch 8, 2011 at 6:02 AM

      looks fabulous and like it should be. I have a hard time focusing on the trim because I think this is the first glimpse of your living room and I LOVE IT!!!!! Cant wait to hear all about how that room came together.

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    5. Kelly @ View Along the WayMarch 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM

      I think it looks SO much better. It would have bothered me to have that trim the same color as the wall too, and it looks brighter and *right* now. :)

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    6. kristincitaMarch 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

      yes you can tell. It makes your stairs pop!

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    7. Rashon CarrawayMarch 8, 2011 at 6:39 AM

      Now that you mention it, yes I can tell. Men ALWAYS know the right thing to say. Sometimes it is just at the wrong time...lol

      Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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    8. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 6:52 AM

      You can def tell and it looks so much better! You have a great eye; I probably would've never thought to paint that....I'm trying to be more "detail oriented" in my decorating!

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    9. JennyMarch 8, 2011 at 7:01 AM

      I can tell! I can tell! I think it makes a HUGE difference! Really makes the staircase "pop" vs. when it was painted the same color as the wall. That would have driven me crazy too - good job on the painting. I can appreciate the effort and the end result. :-)

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    10. MorganMarch 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

      It looks sooo much better! I love how the new trim pops against the wall color. It fits so much better! =]

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    11. MelissaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM

      I love it and can totally tell a difference!

      Many Blessings,
      M.

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    12. ShanadeMarch 8, 2011 at 7:28 AM

      It looks great! The other way wasn't terrible, but this way looks just right.

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    13. 1 Funky WomanMarch 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM

      I could totally tell the second I scrolled to the next picture! Great job! It looks great and crisp! Totally worth it!

      Megan

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    14. ErickaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM

      I didn't think the old way looked bad, but I understand it bugging you. Things like that bug me too. The newly painted trim looks great! Your living room looks so welcoming and I love that clock!

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    15. Krystal {Blue Ribbon}March 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM

      I don't think it'd be something that people would notice if you didn't tell them, but it definitely looks AMAZING now!!! Even your clock just pops that much more on the wall!! Looks good!!

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    16. Simply LKJMarch 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

      Can TOTALLY tell a difference! It would have driven me nuts painted the same shade a the wall. Same reason why I am now loving our painted ceilings as opposed to white...all the beautiful crown moulding now stands out. Great job!! And, I am loving the little side table and wire basket I spy!!

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    17. Gloria FoxMarch 8, 2011 at 7:53 AM

      It does make a big difference and would be something I would have expected was that way all along. I just looks right. It makes the stair treads pop more.

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    18. The S's beach houseMarch 8, 2011 at 8:17 AM

      I can tell. It really brings out all the white you have in the room. Perfect!

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    19. Dee in BCMarch 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM

      The trim was ok before, but really looks terrific now- I really enjoy reading your blog-Even better you're from Canada, so your sources are available to me, too! (unlike many US blogs) -Dee

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    20. MissyMarch 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM

      I think it made a huge difference - in a good way!

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    21. AmberMarch 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM

      it looks beautiful. Much much better with the white trim. I love your color palette.

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    22. MaggieMarch 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM

      It looks great and you can totally tell.

      Where did you get your sofa? I love it!!

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    23. Holly AustinMarch 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

      The entire room looks great! I'm not sure I would've noticed a difference if you hadn't pointed it out, but it looks MUCH improved painted! Consider your hard work worth it :)

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    24. MelanieMarch 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

      What a gorgeous room! The trim looks great, and does make a big impact on the overall feel of the room.

      I am in love with that paisley fabric on the pillows. Would you mind sharing where you found it? Thanks!

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    25. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

      New trim does look better :)

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    26. Hopeless ChestMarch 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

      If you have a moment, where is the white end table you used beside the couch? Is that an Ikea console?

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    27. BeckyMarch 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

      This looks so much better Ashli :) So crisp and looks much more complete now. Looks beautiful and has come together lovely :)

      Have a great Tuesday!
      xo
      becky

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    28. JennMarch 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

      Oh gosh, that would've driven me nuts too! It looks so much better! :)

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    29. DebbyMarch 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM

      You can absolutely tell; it looks great. I always like a contrasting trim.

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    30. Maillardville ManorMarch 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM

      Thanks everybody :) I'm so glad it wasn't wasted effort!
      MAGGIE: We got the sofa off Craigslist for $395. It's a stylus sofa (they're the best, our last sofa was stylus and my Mom's sofa is stylus).

      MELANIE- I sewed the paisley pillows myself, the fabric came from Jo-Ann fabrics I believe it's a waverly fabric :) Hope that helps Here's the link to the pillow post:
      http://www.maillardvillemanor.com/2011/01/how-to-sew-envelope-pillow-cover.html

      Thanks again everyone I'm so glad you all noticed :)

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    31. Maillardville ManorMarch 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM

      HOPELESS CHEST
      The Two end table are Ikea console tables they are Ikea's Melltorp Occasional tables. They were very tall and had two shelves, so Lee cut them down with a grinder and now they make really long Side tables.
      Here's the link to the Melltorp tables:
      http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S99858149

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    32. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

      Worth every minute you spent on it - a nice, nice look!

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    33. SarahMarch 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM

      Yes, and I think it makes everything else POP that much more. :)

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    34. Mommyto3andahuskyMarch 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

      Hi, I just found your blog and wanted to let you know that I am a new follower! :) love your blog!Erin

      www.purplebookbloggingmommy.blogspot.com

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    35. IHeart OrganizingMarch 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM

      It looks absolutely incredible! Great work with the trim color, it really does make a difference! It's all in the details girl, but you already know that and do a great job with all the little touches!!

      xoxo,
      Jen

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    36. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:50 AM

      What is the name of the paint color you used in this living room?

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      1. Maillardville ManorJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:38 AM

        It's called Mourning Dove by Martha Stewart and the trim color is Heavy Cream by Martha Stewart!!!
        Hope that helps!
        Ashli

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    37. Joyful FollowerAugust 19, 2013 at 12:55 PM

      Looks amazing! Much better painted over with white. Also, where did you get your clock?! It's a great addition to the room.

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