So after much hand-wringing and poll-taking, we finally took the plunge and started painting all the beautiful old oak trim in our 1930s west-end home. I have a teeny video for you to see what the trim looked like before. Tomorrow I will have another with all of the trim primed. Next week, all of the painting should be done. We're using Benjamin Moore Cloud White Semi-Gloss. We're also doing the faux panelling between the plate rail and the floor (also painted in Cloud White) and hopefully that will be done next week as well.
The only snag I seem to have stumbled on is my choice of wallpaper. My designer friend Taisa says my choice will be too stark a contrast and that I need to choose something that won't be quite so stark against all the white that will be in the room. I was so wrapped up in my choice I'm having trouble moving past it.
I went to
Waverly.com and saw a few that were nice but nothing I fell in love with.
ThibautDesign.com had the best search engine and Thibaut offers several patterns in fabrics as well, so you can coordinate accessories or chair cushions with your wallpaper.
I didn't like the search function at BurkeDecor.com but it did have some unique designs. They might actually be a bit too "out there" for me. Even though I had a firm deadline of this weekend to finish my dining room, I think I am going to take the time to order a few samples (including my original choice from The Wallpaper Company), to see what works and what doesn't.
I must say, though, even though we have just finished priming, we are already loving the painted trim. The room already seems brighter and bigger!
Stay tuned for more pics and video throughout the week!
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