Alright I will stop the teasing. I finished the dining room on Sunday and am so pleased at how it turned out. Several of you guessed red, some green, gray, neutral and two said BLACK! No, not black. I wanted lighter and fresher. The problem with the dark yellow was it was just that, too dark or rather too bold! All I did was match the paint above the chair rail with the color below it. That made the painting easy, too by not having to repaint the bottom portion. I believe the color is Swiss Coffee and it is by Behr paint. The can says custom because I gave my can of leftover paint to my daughter when we were painting her house and the new can didn't get the name put on it.
Let's take a look.
Let's take a look.
Yesterday I showed you how I changed the color in the hutch. So much better.
I kept the ceiling color the same. It is a different yellow than the walls were. This is York Harbor Yellow by Benjamin Moore paints. The ceiling being yellow creates a warm glow in the evening.
That also made a lot less work. I hate painting the ceiling.
I toned down the accessories.
I put my Italian sign back up. I love it against the new color.
This is another red transferware plate that I purchased with my amazon gift card win.
This is the other one.
Hutch doors closed.
I love my drapes with the new color.
simple two tiered stand with fruit for the centerpiece
As you can see I changed the appearance of the chandelier and I will share this in another post.
BTW this is not brass.
So glad I can use my favorite basket again.
View from the kitchen with the morning sun coming in.
This is the warm color the room takes on in the afternoon.
The view from the foyer. I love this fresh new lack of color. Now the wood floors and furniture look better against the neutral color. Now when I stand in this room I say ahhhhh.
Thanks so much for taking a look. Now I want to see what you have to share tonight.
This party is for any make overs and you do not have to have the before shot.
Just remember to link your post URL and not your whole blog.
PLEASE add a link in your post that is easily found to my blog so others can find the party and join in if they like.
I hope you will become a follower if you are new here. Take some time to mingle with the other participants. This is a great way to help your blog to grow.
Now let's party!
KIM
Thanks so much for taking a look. Now I want to see what you have to share tonight.
This party is for any make overs and you do not have to have the before shot.
Just remember to link your post URL and not your whole blog.
PLEASE add a link in your post that is easily found to my blog so others can find the party and join in if they like.
I hope you will become a follower if you are new here. Take some time to mingle with the other participants. This is a great way to help your blog to grow.
Now let's party!
KIM
Linking to French Country Cottage for Feather Your Nest
108 comments:
I love your new wall color. It looks amazing. I'm glad you kept the ceiling color. It makes the room feel even warmer and cozier. Thanks for hosting the party.
That is beautiful Kim. Love the new color, the plates, and your drapes! It is all wonderful. Such a pretty room.
Sherry
it looks great kim....warm and welcoming. the perfect cozy place to linger over a wonderful dinner.
hugs,
penny
So pretty, Kim! You will enjoy having a neutral color to work with, I think! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
Oops! I forgot to say how much I LOVE those transferware plates...gorgeous!...Debbie
Oh Kim that does look so nice in there. I can see how everything just pops now and has a warm flow with the rest of the house...I can totally get why you did that. GOOD JOB!
It is so hard to believe what a difference the paint makes. Your room looks lovely.
i love the wall color, and the drapes are to die for, where did you get them? and your santos? i want one so bad. love it all!
Looks great Kim! Painting my dining room is on my short list of projects and I have also picked out a similar color. I LOVE your red transfer plates!
Very very pretty. You're right. Now the floors and the furniture talk and the walls are politely hosting without monopolizing the conversation.
Gorgeous. I love your new color. It is beautiful and your furniture does stand out more. So pretty. I know you will really enjoy it. Love all of your accessories also. Hugs, Marty
Hi Kim, I just love your dining room, soooooo elegant! I think my favorite part is the charming Villa Bella sign, it's terribly cute. I'm sure you will spend lots of time entertaining in the following year in such a beautiful spot. xoxo tami
great choice - soothing to the eye, everything in harmony. I was red-wrong :-)
Hi Kimmie! Oh, your new wall color looks beautiful! I guessed red and I'm so glad it wasn't red. Your room looks very Italian to me now. I love your drapes - that fabric is gorgeous and looks like you made the drapes to match the wall.
Do you think I could join your party with my Christmas balls? I just may do it! :) You know I'm a mess.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love the new color! I'm always amazed at how different a color can look in changing light. One wall can even look different. The wood color of your furniture stands out now! Great job! I'm so happy to be linking tonight! My change is just a little one! lol Hugs! ♥♥♥
Looks wonderful and restful! And I love the drapes out of one of my favorite fabrics - Bosporus. My headboard and dust ruffle in the master bedroom is out of that fabric. It looks good with so many colors. Sally
Hi Kim, I love the new color! Your dining room looks so pretty.
Kathy
Hi Kim, I linked up my coffee table! I just love your new color, and as a Willow House girl you know I just adore your cordova candle sconces :) Don't even get me started on the monogram pillows - they had me at hello :)
xo- Carmel
It's lovely! You made a good choice. I love that you left the ceiling that nice warm goldish color--I'll bet it looks so pretty in the evening!
I think my favorite part of this makeover is NOT a makeover! I love the ceiling color with the new wall color. I can just imagine how warm and cozy it is in the evening. Beautiful room!
Love the new wall color. You have a beautiful dining room.
Kim, it looks absolutely fantastic! Wish you'd come paint mine. I tried to come up with something for the party this week, but I'm just tuckered out.
Brenda
I like the toned down colors. Gives the eyes a rest after all the bright colors of Christmas.
Di
I love the wall color - looks beautiful and such a wonderful change! Great idea to keep the ceiling color as it was. Everything looks gorgeous! Love the wood tones with the new color. Tammy
The new color is so serene. Love that you kept the ceiling! I must say that your toile drapes are to die for in my book!
Kim, it looks gorgeous! I love the Swiss Coffee for your walls! It looks elegant and peaceful with a touch of fun on your ceiling. That was a perfect decision to leave the yellow on your ceiling! Your drapes and transferware really pop agains the walls. You did a beautiful job. We just painted our dining room and living room, or I should say my husband did, Autumn Wheat on the walls with a pale blue on our ceiling. My husband commented that he does not want to paint a ceiling again for a very long time. I enjoy looking through all the projects. I don't have a blog yet but I love to mingle!
I love this new colour on your wall. Your dining room looks just greaaaat!
Kim this room looks GORGEOUS! I love the new fresh wall color and all of your pretty furniture. Great job on every detail. I can't wait to pick out paint colors for our new home one day. I'm thinking lighter and brighter all the way.
I hope your new year is going well.
Warmly, ~Melissa :)
Kim, it all looks gorgeous. I smiled thinking about the TV ads years ago when a woman would move the furniture into the center of the room, paint the walls, and entertain that evening. Do you remember those? I always thought they make it look so effortless. What they didn't show was all the prep involved in painting a room. It's a lot of work! You make it look just like the ads. Your home looks sparkling, fresh, and bright. I admire your ability to do all that you do in your beautiful home. ~ Sarah
Oh my goodness, I missed a couple posts. I did guess the dining room. I know what you mean. I had painted my living room and dining room that horrid gold color (when I painted over it, it was one of those what were you thinking moments). I love it now. I think your dining room looks very pretty, very elegant. Good job!
xo
LeAnn
I LOVE the new color! Everything looks wonderful-every detail is just PERFECT! I love how the room changes with the changes in the sun...so pretty! You inspire me to get busy in our home.
Oh...everything is so beautiful. Love the inside of the cabinet, the wall color really looks good with the ceiling. I pronounce it perfect!
Gorgeous, Kim!! Before you said something about the floors standing out, I was thinking the same thing. The neutral wall colors really makes your beautiful furniture stand out. Great job!
Very nice, Kim - calm and soothing. I like that you kept the ceiling painted. I just love a ceiling that is painted something other than white.
Kim, I really like the new color in your dining room. So much more calm, soft and almost sexy wouldn't you say? I have the same Santos doll...mine was from Jeffrey Alan Stores. Terry
Ms. Kim,
Now I like that color! It definately makes your beautiful dishes and furinature stand out better.
I'm doing my first give away and I would love for you to stop by and sign up since you are one of my very first friends out here in blogland!
Have a great week!
all your furniture- accessory items and those beautiful floors show up so much better with this new color..
so glad to hear the room makes you go ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. thats very important:)
Sonny
Kim, love the new color...thanks for sharing...pat H
Ahhhhhhh! That is so nice! I like it alot! I knew whatever you picked would look great! I like the gold on the ceiling too. I really like how much your beautiful curtains stand out now. Great choices Kim!
Beautiful post, beautiful room, you are a good painter...I think you would love Palm Springs right now, there would so many projects to do you would be in heaven????
Don't you just love fresh paint? I have two gallons sitting in the master now for ohhhh a couple months. Need to get to work, like you have been.
looks great!!! I had guessed a gold color, but the creamy/taupe works wonderfully! :)
Great new wall color AND the old ceiling color. They look great together. I think the curtain fabric is one of my all time favorites.
Yummy, yummy, yummy! Love the change! The ceiling has a nice contrast. And I love the way you style your china cabinet. You ended up with a real appealing look!
Kim it all looks so beautiful! I would have kept the ceiling color too. It adds a lot to the room and all of your furnishings and accessories look fab against the new wall color. Great job!
Hi Kim,
Your room is gorgeous. This color is fabulous; would love it all over my house. Your furniture, accessories--everything--look so beautiful. You have wonderful style and beautiful items. Being a total Toile lover, I especially love your draperies!!! Wish you could come north and paint our house. Peggy
Much, much easier on the eyes...brilliant!!
Hi Kim~ I love your new wall color- so pretty and the plates and your drapes are just gorgeous! I didn't know your ceiling was painted- it looks amazing and I bet the glow in there in the evening is wonderful! I linked up the armoire I just posted about-since it changed after getting all the added paint off. Hope that's okay~ Thanks for hosting!
Absolutely gorgeous!! My dining room is a gold color that I painted 9 years ago when we moved into this house. I'm ready for a change and you have really motivated me to make the room lighter and brighter!
Jane
Love the new color, Kim. Looks great with the ceiling and your drapes are fab!
You're absolutely right--it looks wonderful. I liked the yellow so much I didn't think I was going to be able to say this is better, but it is!
Best,
Susan
I really like it. Well done!
Nice choice on the paint color. Your dining room looks great and like some of the other commenters, I love the gold ceiling and those toile drapes. Thanks for hosting the party. ~Marlee
Love the color, Kim! It doesn't look like the same room. The large basket is great. I can see why it's your favorite.
Beautiful Kim. I like the more neutral color. You're right, your furniture looks great with the new color. Very soothing to the eye! Great job!
Wow, Kim, I love the new look! Instead of noticing the wall color, you notice all your neat artwork and accessories.... I'm not normally a neutral type of girl but I really do love it!
Hi, Kim! My link is not your typical Before and After but I hope it counts!
Yes! I love it! I like that you left the ceiling color, also. It all works so well together...accessories, furniture everything.
Such a warm and lovely room, Kim! It has a Tuscan feel to me...welcoming and elegant, and a wonderful play of light!
Kim that looks just gorgeous! It is so light and airy feeling, but cozy too with all the accessories. Just beautiful!
Love the new wall colour! It has a French Plaster feel to me! I also love the draperies. I chose the same fabric for my mstr bedroom reno (that is now on hold until we move). I wish I had a before and after to add to your party, but the past few wks have been crazy with the sale of my business. Next week, forsure =)
Hi Kim,
Love the way the new color has mellowed your already beautiful dining room...everything takes on a soft glow.
~jermaine
I guessed red but like your choice much better - your home is just beautiful - like something out of a magazine!
Im new to your blog so am enjoying having a look around and thanks for hosting the link party. I love the colour on your ceiling, I know what a pain it is to paint the ceiling have just been doing that myself although white is a bit more forgiving than colour! Off to see what others have linked to :)
I enjoy your blog so much...and I know I've told you before that you inspire to spend more money than any other blogger. :) BUT, I found some other bloggers who linked to you who have inspired me to spend even more money. And I blame it all on you, Kim. I'm not clever or crafty or visual...so I can't do these things myself. I have to buy them or pay someone to do them. But I so enjoy coming here!!!
I linked to your blogspot from mine. I enjoy these sharing links of things other people do. I learn so much from others.
Take Care,
Mel's Cabin
I just love the new color. It really does make everything in the room stand out. I'd say "perfection" on the job.
CAS
Beautiful, Kim! I had a feeling you might go lighter ... so glad you did as your beautiful furniture, drapes and accessories really pop against it. Perfect choice for your gorgeous room!
Love. Love. Love. the new color! I know exactly what you mean about loving the new "lack" of color!! I, who had a Red Bay ceiling and Golden Fleece walls, am enjoying a more serene pallet these days... maybe it is the grandmother thing.... more likely, it is just a changing trend of color. Love it, Kim!!
For some people, me included, the lighter the color the calmer the room and the calmer I feel when I am in the room. You have a pretty room and china cabinet.
Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
Mel's Cabin
Beautiful job Kim ... I just love the way the morning sun streams in. Lucky you to wake to such a beautiful space : )
Kim, I love the new look of your dinning room! My kitchen, eating area and family room were York Harbor Yellow, and this past fall I painted them Springfield Tan by Benjamin Moore. I love that you kept the ceiling color yellow. It does give a beautiful warmth to your dinning room. And dances with the light coming in your window!
You have a great eye for design, your curtains and chair pads are beautiful. They almost have an old world look to them that has been muted. I just love them! They tie together all those lovely colors you chose.
My living room and dinning room are on the re-do schedule for the fall. I'm going more neutral too with my walls. I'll check out the gorgeous color you used.
Wonderful job, great and inspiring post!
I don't crank out may re-do projects, but I love visiting everyone's creativity each week.
Yvonne
I just love the calming effect, the only problem is your dinner guest may never want to leave :) Don't get me wrong, that could be good or bad :) Everything looks absolutely stunning.
this room now looks 3x's bigger and i love the color you picked....looks very nice Kim
I think that looks very clean, and airy, I like it!
Hi Kim, The new color looks wonderful. It looks so bright and fresh in your dining room. I love the placement of your accessories, too. I think the basket on top of your cabinet is a favorite of mine, too :). I agree about ceilings being a pain to paint - another great job, girl!
Kim, I just LOVE that color! It really does reflect the light and the mood, and stays soft. Your transferware stands out, and your sign and basket look great too. Cannot wait to do my dining room this year. We are prepping now for 1000 sq. ft. of additional hardwood, and a master bath remodel. Have a Happy New Year! Carrell
Love the color. It has an elegance to it. Were your drapes custom made? They look like they match the material on one of the chairs.
Angela V., I purchased the drapes already made at a local home decor shop. Then I found the same fabric and recovered the two chairs myself. Thanks so much for asking.
Thanks everyone for the sweet comments.
Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Love the new color and the way everything stands out on its own. I understand exactly how you felt with the wrong color before. I recently painted my guestroom a lovely color that seemed the way to go and then I realized it wasn't what I wanted! Too much color. The rest of my home has very soft hues on the walls - the guestroom color is lovely. But not on my walls! The project isn't finished so I'm thinking before it all comes together I may mix the remainder of the paint with white to cut it in half. Think I'll like it better. Thanks for the inspiration.
~Adrienne~
Oh! I love it!!
Hello Kim!
Your make over is fabulous, and looks so fresh and welcoming.
I've been keeping up with the blogs but haven't been commenting on any since just before Christmas, I'd really like to sincerely thank you for your support and comments through our sad time. I really appreciated it.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2011.
My very best wishes
Rose H xx
Kim, I love the neutral new color! I am a huge fan of neutral because I love fabric and art and to me neutrals really let those items speak for themselves. The first thing I noticed was the drapes...they really stand out now and the artwork with the girl playing the violin...love that!
LOVE the new color! And that you kept the yellow ceilings! The overall feel is so great! So warm & welcoming! :)
Well, I don't have any projects to show yet. I REALLY want to paint the ceiling in my dining room but I HATE HATE HATE the thought of having to do that. I think your dining room turned out great. It's so funny how colors look different in different spaces. Swiss Coffee was the color my bedroom was painted when we bought our house & while I liked it, I just thought it was too light.
Thanks for sharing your dining room redo. It looks FAB! I especially love the red transferware plate with the little green above it on either side of your hutch. I had been admiring the fabric you used on your drapes for months in the fabric store and couldn't figure out where to use it. Seeing it again gave me some inspiration. Thanks!
Kim it looks GREAT! Now - don't change another thing! Your home is already perfect. I just have to ask - where did those new sconces go that were on either side of your hutch? Is that another post?
Kim
The room looks lovely...This color would have been my choose too...actually it was or very close to it...My entire house is painted "Tawny Birch" which is a lovely soft cross between tan and yellow..I love it, as it does give the house a nice cozy feel without being to over powering...Maybe one day I will get around to painting the living room ceiling tray a coordinating darker yellow/orange color, but I am waiting to get some crown molding worked into the budget first.
Love how all your accessories look with the new color also and the color continuity thru the doors to the rest of the house is lovely and creates a wonderful inviting flow from one space to the next.
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous space with us once more.
Blessings Kelsie
PS: Love the green back in the hutch, adds just the right amount of color to that large wall.
Hi Kim...your room looks wonderful! I have Swiss Coffee on most of the walls in my home, just love it!!
Looks like you throw a great party each week...hoping to join in next week!
I love your colors!! And I love the plates!
I found you from my buddy LIsa at Serendipity Chic.
I love your site and now I am a follower!
I am new at all this, take a look at my site, tell me what you think.
I will add your link!
Thanks!
It looks great Kim and I was very close in my guess. I said I thought you might paint it "oatmeal." I won the prize right? ha ha
Okay, I'm joining in on your party!
Lisa
Hi Kim,
I linked up to your party...woohoo!
Let's party!
xo
LeAnn
I just came across your blog, and your dining room is fabulous! I participated in your link party and became a follower. I'll be back for your future parties!
Hi Kim! I was one of the crazy gals who guessed black! :-) You never know! I just love what you have done to your dining room and I scrolled up and down through this post several times taking notes. The new color is just lovely and I would love to know where you got your botanical prints on the wall. They are just what I have been looking for! Everything is gorgeous and warm and elegant all at the same time. Great job!
Vanessa
Kim...I love the new softer look of your dining room now!
Hi Kim, I love the new color and my guess was right! The dining room looks wonderful and the new color really brings attention to your gorgeous floors and furniture.
Hugs,
Sherry
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!
The new color looks great. I should have known your would go the opposite direction for less color! :) Great job!
The room looks great, and I love the curtains. I have spent several years changing my house to have color as opposed to having the neutrals as I had for so long. It's hard for me to accept seeing more and more neutrals lately. I do like the ceiling being kept that color it adds a personality for sure! Your china cabinet is lovely, and your transferware plates are a great choice...You're a hard worker and do great work!
Wow Kim, I love the new color and the changes you've made, that you showed in your latest post and this one, are all wonderful! The new wall color is so pretty and I love how you left the ceiling that gorgeous yellow.
Kat :)
Your such an inspiration Kim : )
What a warm and welcoming room. It is run to move things around and change it up and a new wall color just makes it all brand new!
Hi-I came over from Inspiration Friday and so glad I did!
Your dining room looks amazing. The colors are so inviting and just beg people to stay and have a wonderful time.
Now I'll tuck into all the make-overs listed on your blog!
xo
lynn
Hi Kim...
Ohhh my gosh, Girlfriend...this is such a departure from color for you! Hehe! But I absolutely love it!!! It's soooo warm and rich looking! Very french and I love that! I think the warm golden ceiling color looks great with the lighter walls too...sooo pretty! Yes...your beautiful wood table, hutch, and sideboard just look gorgeous against the lighter color as well! Girlfriend, I think you "hit the nail on the head" choosing this wall color! BRAVO!!! Ohhh...and I love your drapes! One of my most favorite fabric patterns! Your dining room looks fabulous in her new coat, Kim! Thank you sooo much for sharing more of your gorgeous home and your creative talents with us!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Just had to pop back over and say thanks for linking up your gorgeous dining room to my Party this week!
Vanessa
Hi Kim~ Just back by to say thanks so much for sharing this at my party this week- Such an inspiration~ Love this beautiful room and loving your new blog header, too! :)
Your dining room is beautiful! I am loving the look of having more neutral colored walls and adding color with other things. I really like your new blog header, too.
Very pretty... I love your painted ceiling and your fabric is so luxurious. Really wonderful look!
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