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Thursday, December 08, 2005

The Purple primer. Is it any wonder I was singing "I love you, you love me, this color makes me crrr-A-zy..."

The Primer

The final color, though I am going to put one more coat I don't anticipate it changing the color dramatically.


The Red Wall

And just in case you can't remember what it looked like a few weeks ago:

Dining Room

Really, isn't anything an improvement?

21 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like it! It's got a nice rustic New England feel. My entranceway inside the front door is that color. It took me a little while to get used to it too.
-Jen

12:39 PM  
Blogger Darren said...

I like it too. Of course, I have a thing for red walls, so maybe it's just me.

12:54 PM  
Blogger Huskerbabe said...

Your walls look beautiful, especially with the white trim. I like the warm, rich colors, makes it feel homey. :)

12:59 PM  
Blogger Meg said...

I think they look good and not all all like bloody walls...

1:05 PM  
Blogger Kate Giovinco Photography said...

I think it looks beautiful!

1:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please give me the secret to painting with kids around!

Mine want to "help" me

I need to paint 80% of the rooms in this house!

Feel free to leave a comment on my blog or e-mail me!

novaks8@coastalnet.com

1:27 PM  
Blogger Me said...

That is a really beautiful shade. Good job!

2:25 PM  
Blogger amanda said...

Looks awesome! Nothing like blood!

2:34 PM  
Blogger stacydh said...

me personally would rather have the purple color! I love it!

3:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

That's my color! Not blood red at all. Great choice.

3:47 PM  
Blogger impromptu-mom said...

I love your color! Of course, my livingroom is the same color, so I'm biased, lol!

My husband questioned my judgement when I chose the color, but now he loves it. Plus, anything that you hang on the wall looks like art in a museum. The red does wonders for any photos or paintings that you have!

4:02 PM  
Blogger Paisley said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Not bloody at all. I wish I was as motivated as you are. My paint chip choice has been taped to my wall for 3 months now.

5:29 PM  
Blogger halloweenlover said...

I LOVE IT!!! Such a beautiful job, Chris! Did you not have any whitish streaks showing through? After 3 coats I still have a little bit of lighter red showing through and this was after the red primer. Grrr. Mainly in the corners. Thoughts?

It looks fantastic though. And with your red toile wallpaper in the hallway, it must be stunning.

I don't know if you are looking for a rug too, but I found this gorgeous rug at pottery barn that is plain tan in the middle but has a cuff at the edges that is that same cranberry color. It is simple, but very nice! Hurray!

7:05 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I love red. In all of our houses, I have painted different variations of the color. I really like the shade you have right now.

12:29 AM  
Blogger Annalise said...

I'm in awe of your industry :-) And the colour looks v. nice, too; lovely and warm.

6:36 AM  
Blogger Jodi said...

I agree with everyone else, it really looks great! What a change from the before picture. And not bloody, not at all.... ;)

11:41 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow- what a difference a little paint makes. Looks beautiful.

5:57 PM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

It looks great and nothing like blood, but that could be the lighting ;)

6:20 PM  
Blogger Rae said...

I had a color a lot like this in my kitchen in my old house and every day it made me happy... it's beautiful.

6:41 PM  
Blogger Mrs. Snip said...

It's so rich! I love it. What a change. They should give you your own home improvements show. I am impressed.

11:24 PM  
Blogger robiewankenobie said...

i'm so feeling the love.

10:31 PM  

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