So here's a larger view of the painted white floors. I didn't show them last week because the floors made the baseboards (which hadn't been painted in 10 years) look terrible. So all the trim has been updated in BM White Dove.
The dining table has been refinished but still needs polishing. It is less orange (this pic isn't the best) than before - however my plains to stain it walnut didn't happen. See all those terrible black splotches below - I "made" them by trying to remove the last bits of gummy stripper off with hot vinegar and steel wool. Major no-no! - it reacts w/the tannins in the wood and creates iron stains. I was able to remove the stains with lemon juice and salt but it just left me thinking I shouldn't push my luck. My husband hand made this table when we were newly married and although he didn't say too much, I could tell he was just sick when he saw those stains.
I've also decided to give up on trying to keep the desk in this room. The two rectangular shapes just didn't work so I've brought this round table in. It will be the "library table' with books, etc. I know, it looks orange too. I'm going to glaze the top of it with a gray wash to tone that down.
Another change in plans - no layered mirrors. No matter what angle I place any mirror at, it reflects the ceiling fan! Has to do with the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection which equals ugh!! Dan and I had a pretty good laugh over that. He thought when I pulled out the mirror I would have known this would happen. (My B.S. is in Biology, his is in Physics...)
Here I am toying around with 3 spheres on the mantle. I've also decided not to make a screen with the marble paper but instead to create a herringbone wood insert for my faux fireplace. Let's just say I'm glad it's Daylight Savings this weekend - I'm going to need the extra hour!
Be sure to check out the Week 5 progress for the other 19 bloggers in the One Room Challenge and don't forget the ORC Linking Party on Calling it Home on Thursday.
Calling it Home
Chinoiserie Chic
Classic Casual Home
Cottage and Vine
Design Addict Mom
Design Crisis
Design Indulgence
Design Manifest
The English Room
The Green Room Interiors
Henhurst Interiors
Little Black Door
Maddie's Nest
Mix And Chic
Pawleys Island Posh
The Pink Pagoda
Shelter
Simple Details
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28 comments:
I really love that F&B wall color and the fireplace styling is wonderful. I'm looking forward to next week's reveal.
I am looking forward to this reveal. That table mistake must have been heartbreaking. I hope it has a happy ending.
I think you're keeping a fantastic attitude towards this challenge, adjusting as needed. It looks amazing so far--the floor, the wall color.
And I'm still jealous of your Nate Berkus HSN brass stools. Should have ordered them when I had the chance!
The room is looking great, Michele. Enjoying these posts so much (and loving the wall color).
You've put lots of thought into all those little details that make the biggest difference. The herringbone fireplace is going to look fabulous! Looking forward to the reveal!
Soo Cool!!! Love the color and the accessories!!
I love the idea of the round table, it will be gorgeous in a gray wash! The herringbone in the fireplace is a great idea! Good luck this week! :)
Okay, I'm loving where this is going and can't wait for the big reveal!
So sorry to read about your table. You sure are great at making organic solutions. The floors are stunning. I had no idea about that mirror angle thing. The herringbone floor idea sounds great. Good luck this week.
Can I tell you how much I love your wall color. So damn good. And love the herringbone idea. It is going to look great. I can't wait for next week!
Wow Michele, this is so fantastic. I love the idea of the fireplace insert, that will completely make that wall! Your floors and paint are amazing. Great job and best of luck!
xo Nancy
I love the green color of your walls, and the new white floors, but when I look at them, they just cry out to me ... tell her I need a Mary McDonald paint job! :) You know, something like her old Brentwood grand foyer, concentric circles in black with a border ... I don't know - uber chic, but I'm sure it's a real pain in the @$$. Also love the round table in the room now as a library table. I think your dining room table is skirted, right? So you wouldn't want to skirt this one - but if it wasn't you might be able to buy some time and skip your happy self over to Ballard Designs and pick up one of their 108" round tablecloths for $59, and plop that puppy down there. Pile those books up, and maybe a few candle sticks. Done! Approximate time saved: 9-hours! (enough to do that floor!!) At this point, you're probably saying: "Artie, shut the hell up - and go fix your own house." LOL! I'll leave you with this: It looks great! Can't wait to see it finished!
Whoa... can't wait to see this herringbone insert in action!
I love this so much and chosing the herringbone is a great idea, I think it's going to bring a lot of texture and life into the space! Can't wait until next week!!
The white floors look great! I am excited to see your herringbone fireplace, what a great idea! Looking forward to see your room next week, I know it is going to be fabulous!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
I can't wait for your reveal next week. That herringbone is a great idea, Michele! x Loi
LOVE the idea of a herringbone insert. Go for it!!!
It is looking so great especially the paint color. I have loads to do before I rest. Cannot wait to see the final reveals next week!
The white floor is superb, and I love the idea of the herringbone insert in the fireplace. I'm having an orange problem in my kitchen - when I papered the walls green my butcher block counters turned orange. And I don't know how to fix that.
Damn! I was looking to you to solve the mystery of hanging a mirror on a mirror!
Love, love the idea of a herringbone wood insert to accent the fireplace.
xoxo
Karena
Review "Fifth Avenue Style"!
The white floors with the green wall is so classic. I like the mirror over the mantle because it gives some different angles to the space. I am curious as to how you will put together the insert for the FP....so sorry about the table. That is a bummer. On another note it will probably all work out fine.
I love the green walls, the herringbone and the white floors ... looking beautiful!! xo
I'm really liking the floors. And love the idea of the herringbone in the mantel opening. Great idea.
That herringbone in the mantel is going to really pop against that luscious wall colour! Love, love the floors! Everything looks amazing! Looking forward to your reveal!
The herringbone is a great idea! It will make it will make it look more authentic.
Your painted floors look beautiful. And I love the mantel styling. Your fireplace insert idea is genius. This is all going to look sooooooo good!!!
Your walnut table is gorgeous, I hope that you can stain it and even out what happened. I have a feeling it will end up okay :) Also loving that little round library table with those 2 fab stool!
Mary Jo
http://MagicalMined.blogspot.com
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