Week 2 of the Library/Dining Room: Goodbye orange floors! (before below) I decided to get rid of them. They weren't doing the space any favors and I realized that if I really wanted to change this room I needed to actually make some major changes.
Before
We rented a belt sander and my sweet husband spent his Saturday afternoon sanding off the finish. It happened to be 90 degrees that day and we turned off the AC so the dust wouldn't be dispersed - needless to say it was like being in a dusty sauna.
After
Next I'll be cleaning off all the dust and painting the floor with one coat of Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 followed by 3 coats of Minwax clear polyurethane. My inspiration is the gorgeous floors of the uber talented Sherry of Design Indulgence. Sherry was kind enough to give me info on what her floor guys did - which included just the one coat of paint so it would sink into the wood. You can read more about her floors here and here. (I know you know she's a veteran of the ORC and is transforming her sister's living room this go around.)
Since the room is a clean slate I've decided I won't be bringing back the danish modern walnut buffet that was my parents. It was a bit too orangey as well and wasn't working against the FB Calke Green (it's in the living room now) So I emptied it out and put my china into the built-in cupboard. If you read my Death by Accessories post you may recognize that some a bunch ended up in here as well.
After the floors, it will be time to turn my attention to the drapes. I bought this floral fabric (which really isn't like me) last winter for this room but let it sit. I had cold feet. Well, I'll be going ahead with it after all. At least I won't have to feel guilty anymore...
After buying the fabric I came across this image from Julia Reed's New Orleans home via the Wall St. Journal here. My fabric is similar in look to the Claremonts Georges Le Manach Montefontaine Gris that is on the arm chairs. Love how it looks against the green. (photography by Paul Costello)
The twenty-two 1 1/4 in. unlacquered brass curtain rings from Rejuvenation also arrived. You don't see unlacquered brass for curtain rings very often and these come with an eyelet that turns freely. They're beautiful - can't wait to show them to you when the drapes are ready.
So to recap: floors sanded and yet to be painted, decision made to use the previously purchased floral fabric for the drapes, and the brass curtain rings arrived. (if you missed Week One you can check it out here)
Things to do in the next week: paint and finish the floors, finalize furniture plan, possibly refinish dining room table, get the ball rolling on the drapes
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32 comments:
Such a fun plan! You're making such good progress!
Big decision to paint the floors! Bravo!
The floors look amazing!! Great work!
I love the F & B wall color and the curtain fabric. Bring back florals!
Sounds exciting! Can't wait to see your final result.
those curtains will be so quirky, and will look great especially with those white washed floors. I can't wait to see it! And CHEERS for unlacquered brass!!!
Love the direction you are going. Looking forward to see more next week!
What a great idea to paint the floors, such a major transformation! Don't you love it when you find inspiration that validates your choice ~ the fabric will be gorgeous!
Cant wait to see the floors, and With Mario Buatta's new book out, you are one step ahead with a floral chintz pattern!!
Best,
Karolyn
You're painting your floors??!! That is huge! I love that look, and can't wait to see. Very exciting!! :)
Michele, I am just loving this plan. I think brightening the floors is the best thing you could do. I am a fan of floral fabrics so I am really excited to see the curtains hung.
Love that fabric...cant wait to see next week...
Wow, your husband is awesome!! The floors will be beautiful -- cannot WAIT to see! And your fabric is lovely!
I have floor envy! Looking forward to seeing the transformation.
LOVE THE FLOOR!! Your room is going to be beautiful, Michelle.
Looking forward to see the finished room.
Teresa
xoxo
Cannot wait to see those floors finished. I love the inspiration pictures.
Cant wait to see the floors, we are just ordering oak floors for our cottage, hmmm wondering if we need to go paler !
Annie
Wow, wow, wow. Stripping the floors make such a difference.
I'm waiting patiently to see the floors. I've loved Sherry's bedroom floors and she inspired me to plan something similar in my kitchen. I have wood bleaches, white wood fillers, stains and paints all lined up to experiment with. Do these floors butt up against another flooring? Just wondered what that transition will look like.
I had the same orange floors in my room...that I had lived with way too long! I love the idea of white floors!
Wow! floors are super cool!
White floors are going to be incredible with the wall color. I am so glad you are using that floral cause I love it! Seriously this is going to be stunning!
Our floors have that "patina'd poly" orange color, too. (We recently moved to NOVA!) Nice to see what a transformation a little sanding can do.
Knew that was F&B paint before you even said it - you just cannot beat the finish/color.
This is heading in a very lovely direction!
alison g.
omg what an undertaking with those floors. and im DYING over what they look like sanded. what a hard decision it mustve been to leave them, limewash them, or paint them. i love sherrys floors so im sure yours will be equal in fantasticness. and i love that inspiration room. almost feels a tad Downton Abbey -- my favoritest thing everrrrrrrrr
Super love your fabric and the direction this room is taking. Looking forward to seeing those floors painted up!!
I am so impressed! We re-did all of our 1920s hardwoods last year when we remodeled and it was such a huge job for professionals. I am feeling like a total slacker over here. I love the floral and your color choices....this room will be fabulous!
Your husband is a great sport. I love the look of Sherry's floors and can't wait to see how it comes out. Your floral will look beautiful in your new space. I remember your accessory post. You have an ambitious list, good luck.
love that "after" of the floor! can't wait to check back next week! love it! i'll be posting my week 2 of my guest room tomorrow as a linking participant! come check me out! cheers
Michele I am thrilled to see what you are doing! It is a lot of work (and I bet you husband wont take on that challenge again! Can't wait to see the curtain panels.
Xoxo
Karena
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Your floors are going to be stunning. Simply white is my fave.
Your floors are going to be stunning. Simply white is my fave.
Can I just say I'm so excited to see this finished, and I am IN LOVE with Julia Reed's New Orlean's home. Gorgeous!
xoxo,
A
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