Though our goal with this 1940s sweetheart is to "restore" rather than "remodel," we are dramatically departing from the monochromatic theme that has prevailed. Here are before's and after's of the living room thus far.
Before, in her original vanilla glory. And yes, old friends, that is the same couch we had in Utah, Iowa, Texas, and back to Oregon. She came back to be buried with her loved ones. But until that day...long live the couch!!
The process, included a good washing of everything, (several tries of) blue paint, crown and shoe moulding, installing and painting new built-ins to house books and to make TV disappear, hanging and painting french doors, pulling up carpet, laying down the new stuff, etc. Mikey Baby and I enjoyed lots of date nights painting and fitting mouldings. And I relished several late nights painting in solitude, listening to general conference reruns. That sort of quiet is balm for the soul. This whole project took a while given the time we have to devote to these types of projects, but it was worth it.
And afterward...
Things aren't quite done, a few more battles yet, but the war is mostly won.
14 comments:
Magnificent!! I love the built ins and the color blue you picked. I noticed the wood border around the carpet. Is that new carpet? Anyway, the overall effect is wonderful. Good work...and long live the couch!!
Love the blue!!! It's perfect! Thanks so much for sharing these pictures!
Looks really nice!! You guys did good.
Wow! Looks fabulous! Love the blue.
Beautiful.
Love that color! It makes the fireplace pop. You guys did a great job!
FABULOUS!
looks great to me!
I remember that couch! :) Your new living room is beautiful - it's so much fun to add your own personal touches to a home.
Way to go guys! Looks great! Time to get my booty in gear and do some projects...thanks for the inspiration! :)
Yes, Julienne, we pulled out all that woolen carpet that poked the beezer when you sat on it. It was a happy evening when we got rid of that stuff! The blue is actually quite steely grey in tone, but it looks a little bright in these pictures. Use your imagination.
Looks real nice Anna! We have been taking down the brown pannel board and sparkled back splash here in our home as well! Sure is fun to own a home!
Lovely. :o) And it wouldn't be a Mikkelsen house without a piece of blue & white pottery. Glad to see you've got that covered. ;o)
Hey Girl: Dibs on that couch if you ever grow tired of it. (It used to belong to the Shah of Iran. It was his favorite piece of furniture. He used to sit right in the middle and dandle his favorite peacocks. And how many couches go with absolutely any color scheme?)
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