i have never been happy with this area of our home
this is the den which houses the wood stove which heats our home
reasons #1, 2, and 3 why i do not like...
the ugly piping is beyond my control
but spending no money and a few simple projects
this space has new life
first step was to white wash the brick
to give it a bit more character
i simply took some latex paint i had on hand,
watered it down,
and as i would paint it on
i would wipe away with a rag
we had found this old barn board
(... in the barn!)
these corbels i have been using as bookends
a few shots with the nail gun
and here ya' have it...
and here ya' have it...
the change is subtle...
but i like it so much better!
p.s. sorry i have been so absent lately,
going back to work part time has thrown me
for a loop! i am going to visit you all
and soak up your inspiration!
and hopefully get back on track.
; )
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i've missed you hilary!! hope all is well! love love love the whitewashing! great effect! glad you love it now....i do too!!
ReplyDeletepolly
Wow, that is subtle, but so fabulous. I like it and I enjoy your blog very much.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tina
Love the new look. Love the old barnboard for the mantle.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it Hilary...what a difference a little paint and the addition of a few things you had on hand has made! Now that area has character and charm...perfect for your sweet home. Enjoy your days off!
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
You are amazing. So creative. Love your home and all your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI must have the same brick in my home because it looks just like it and I don't like it either. I do have questions. Did you barely put any paint on the brick or did you paint it normal and then wipe it off? Dianntha
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great with a mantel, more space to decorate now:-)
ReplyDeleteTracey
No wonder you like it! The mantel with the barnboard and corbels looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHey busy girl! You did a great job! It DOES look better! Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impact in a room. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
That makes a huge difference...it looks so good! Love the mantle you created...it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhitewashing the brick made really big difference. I love the mantle, too.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Hilary! Hope your job is going well. :)
ReplyDeleteErin
Carolina Country Living
How wonderful! Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteGreat post,I really like your article
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a few little creative things added can change something up in a way we love so much better. In our home we have an old fashioned gas forced air heater that heats our home. I've always disliked the big thing but our heating bills are kept really low and it costs us so much less than today's way of heating. This heater sits in front of a brick mantel much like yours here. I many have to white wash mine too.
ReplyDeleteLee Ann
Lovely babe! Let`s follow each other!
ReplyDeletexoxo
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