Sunday, April 18, 2010

It's Challenge Day!


I kept wussing out about painting the fireplace white. This is the reason I created this challenge. Most people have that one thing involving paint they want to get done, but completely dread doing.

I hope this challenge helped motivate you to get something done that you wouldn't otherwise have already tackled. I know it did for me.

I can't wait to see the amazing projects everyone has done.

MY FIREPLACE

My fireplace is finally done. I am so happy with the new look, I have no idea why I didn't do it sooner.

Before:
After:
What you now see when you walk in the door:
I went ahead and painted the background of the shelves a darker version of the wall color. I like how a different background color just adds a little more visual interest.

* I will post progress photos and other details in a separate post later on.

16 comments:

  1. congrats. the white looks stunning! I just love it! excellent choice!

    now, don't you wonder why you didn't do it sooner?! haha.

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  2. Michael – I so do. This definitely should have been one of the first projects I did. Well, after painting that nasty, hunter green ceiling in the kitchen.

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  3. Perfection! I also really like the paint on the back of the shelves ;-)

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  4. Your painted brick looks bright and fresh. Nicely done and what a great idea for a party!

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  5. Your fireplace makeover is gorgeous!
    God's blessings,
    Sarah :D

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  6. I really like the white! I also love the built in cabinets and the green! I hope you guys are happy with it :)

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  7. Your fireplace looks great! I love the white!

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  8. Ashley,
    Wow, the fireplace looks SO awesome! I am really happy for you to have that new bright space. Totally changes the room. NG

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  9. Great challenge and it was worth it! It looks GREAT!! I love the whole room! We have the same sectional sofa, Yay! :)

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  10. Oh, wow! Your fireplace looks awesome. I know you are glad you finally did it. :)

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  11. Wow, the fireplace turned out GREAT!

    I'm sad to report that I failed the challenge... *sigh*. One of these days I WILL paint my dresser, I will!!

    I love seeing everyone else's work though! I think you need to have another one of these challenges :)

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  12. Congrats on getting it done!!! It looks so crisp and clean, a great update to the space!

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  13. What a difference white paint makes! It looks great!

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  14. Way to take the plunge. Looks snappy.

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  15. wow, I am SO impressed! it looks so nice and clean! congrats!

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  16. absolutlety gorgeous! Can you please give me the name of the gray color on your foyer/ I love it!!!

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