And an Amen, Sista!!!!!! I have finally finished the staircase and I love it! It was every bit as hard as I thought...and then some. Mostly because of all the sanding I did to prep for staining. Even though the finished product took a turn from my original plan, I actually like it better this way. (If I didn't have the metal spindles I really would've wanted the walnut/white combo, but w/ what I have, I think this was the best route) It came out super smooth and even. I wanted it to look like it had always been this way (i.e. the builder did it)...and I think I came pretty close. I finished it up last Friday and spent the weekend cleaning. Holy moly....you wouldn't believe all the over-spray dust. It was everywhere. No joke.Eventually, (I'm a little burnt out right now) I would like to paint a darker color so there is more of a contrast and pop between the walls and railings (and mantel). I would LOVE suggestions of paint colors from anyone....please! I need it to be pretty neutral since I will most likely have to repaint most of the house (open floor plan + rounded corners= no good starting/stopping points!)
BEFORE ...................&..................AFTERI've also inlcuded a picture of the mantel. Not loving how it's decorated right now...another day, another time.
12 comments:
VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So glad it is finally over.
I LOVE IT!!
Congratulations on a saw dust free home....at least until the next project.....
Looks GREAT Julie!! you always amaze me !
Well done. Now.... do you want to come and do mine? :) I told you I was hoping some of your energy and creativity would seep through the blog and land at my house. :)
K julie---it looks absolutely amazing--you go girl--i LOVE it! You did an awesome job--and i keep trying to see more of your yummy house but just can't squeeze the pictures enough---LOL
Oh i love you so much and feel blessed to have you in my life-
loves,
ang
Very nice indeed, well done. Hopefully none of the kids will express their artistic inclinations on any of your work.
Julie ! WOW! I love it! To do that and have it turn out smooth is amazing! I have repainted things and they don't turn out so well...
Love it! Looks fab.
Wow--your hard work paid off, it looks amazing! It really pops and looks so crisp!
Happy Birthday!!!
This looks AMAZING!
Behr Oat Straw (its a warm kakhi, its in my kitchen and family room)...after all, Chad picked it! :)
And Happy birthday? Some friend I am - I had no idea! What are you now, about 18?
Shay
Praises to you! Really a great job. I love reading your blog - I feel like we really aren't so far away after all. You rock!
i'm so impressed with all your pursuits. you do everything don't you. when do you sleep???
Happy Birthday Julie! It's 4:00 a.m. and I couldn't sleep and it hit me that I didn't call on your birthday! I promise I've thought about it for a week - you can ask Bridge. Anyway, I don't have a blogspot and I'm not sure this will get to you, but awesome job on the staircase! It looks great! And I'm jealous you got to go to Arizona! My Brother Bryan told me a little about it. Glad everything went well. I hope you had a WONDERFUL birthday. I will call (I seem to be preoccupied with keeping this baby inside of me for a couple more weeks). We have lots to catch up on! Happy Birthday! Love you, Trish Godfrey
Let me know if you got this. I don't know how it works. trishgodfrey@yahoo.com
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