As frustrating as it has been trying to pick the perfect paint color for the stenciled wall I have learned so much in this journey.
In the past, painting has not been such a big deal, it's just a room. This time, the color chosen will be painted throughout the main parts of the house so if I don't like, it won't be an easy fix.
I have learned that I have to stick with warm colors in the main parts of the house like the picture below because our house is so open.
Decor Pad
I've learned that neutrals don't have to be blah
I've learned I wanted something more grown up and more sophisticated in a paint
I've learned greige is a perfect combination of grey and beige which screams out elegance and is perfect for our situation
I've learned not to settle, don't give up and be patient
When all my sample colors failed me, I took Julie's advice from It's the Little Things and bought a sample of Bleeker Beige by Benjamin Moore. The minute it went up I knew it was the one.
I painted the wall that night and woke up in the morning loving it! All my stress floated away, it was a great feeling. I got out my stencil and went to work on Sunday morning. The results are beautiful and I'm so happy. Can you see me smiling :)
(In case you missed it we are working on the stairs)
Taking a look back:
Original paint color Inside Passage (nice but I was bored of it)
Amazing gray (too cool for the house)
Lots of samples
Bleeker Beige (ahhhhh....makes me happy)
I'll be giving a stencil tutorial tomorrow, I rolled it on!
Thank you so much for every one's advice, suggestions and encouragement during the process!
A big thanks to Julie for giving me the winning color!
XOXO
Kristin
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51 comments:
That looks sooo gorgeous, well done! I adore that colour! Cheers x
I love your stenciled wall!!!! I think it's perfect! :-) You are amazing in everything you do!!
The colour you see in my future home it's the first hand (I'm waiting for the second one) of F&B "skimming stone" :-)
Big kiss
Etta
Well done Kristin, you have made a beautiful job of that wall, and your photos are really good. SO know what you mean about the relief of having found the right colour - I once got it totally wrong and woke the next morning with a lead weight around my neck! Look forward to the stencil tutorial
Sharon
My French Country Home
Dear Kristin,
I never thought that you like ;) Beautiful job!
Hugs
VINTAGE
Oh wow, what a beautiful colour and a gorgeous stencil! I can't wait to see the tutorial!
Cath
So pretty!!~
Love the stencil and the color. Beautiful!
wow great craft-womanship :)
well done.
turned out great! i can't wait to hear all about your stenciling process!!!
Wow Kristin! your stenciled wall is amazing!!! Have a great new week, dear!!!
Hugs!
Mara
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, it's wonderful!!!!! Love the color, maybe something for my walls.....or not.....or maybe it is...or maybe not....or....hmmmm......
Great paint color - the perfect updated neutral! I can't wait to read about the stencil!
I am so glad that you found the right color! It looks so beautiful and the stencil is perfect! You did an amazing job!
looks great...now where is that bench i am dien to see which 1 you picked!!!!!
Kristin, you are so right, the warmer tone works so much better with your stairs! It came out great....the stencil adds such interest! Love it...you're fabulous as always!
Love your stenciled wall!
I like the blue on the most right !! so beautiful soft blue.....we have also that blue in our entrance.......happy new week darling....love Ria...
Hooray! You found it!
Isn't it the best feeling to FINALLY find 'the one'!
Well done - it looks great.
Your wall looks beautiful! The color is perfect. Can't wait for that stencil tutorial~
That is my favorite color - and the "Manchester Tan" on the same paint strip are my go-to colors.
The stencil looks fantastic on top - what was the white you used?
Kristin, Your wall looks fabulous!! I love the new paint color and the stencil looks wonderful. It's all about trial and error.
xo, Sherry
It turned out great! Love the stencil with all the iron work. Looks so pretty!
It turned out beautifully! Can't wait to see the tutorial on the stencil!!
Love the color and the stencil. Your home is stunning. Hugs, Marty
LOVE IT! Might have to take advantage of all of your research, because I too am looking for a "greige" like you describe. Perfect!
It is GORGEOUS Kristin- way to go!!
Hugs~
T
Looks great - can't wait for the tutorial!
xo- Carmel
It looks great!
I can't find the right adjective. I just love it.
I am glad you found the perfect color! Your stenciled wall turned out GORGEOUS! I absolutely LOVE it! I may have to try something like that in our house! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous, Kristin! Your persistence and patience to find the right color paid off! It's lovely and elegant. I look forward to your stencil tutorial.
You are so welcome Kristin! :) I'm so glad the color worked...it looks gorgeous in your entry way...and the stenciling. WOW. Can't wait to see the tutorial!
Put your feet up for a bit and enjoy! :)
Julie
WOW!!! This looks just wonderful. I just love how it turned out and it really looks like you did it one at a time.
Hope you are doing well my friend. I'm enjoying the rain again today, lol. I think I'm actually growing a little grass in the back yard!!!!
Have a great day,
xoxo,
Carol
Your wall looks really good! Great job and I love the stenciling and your paint color!
Kristen wow that looks fab!!!!! :)
The stenciling adds such nice interest to the wall & the beige~ greige is a perfect color! How funny, I was just looking at the BM paint samples at the hardware store yesterday... I'll be back to get me some.. they are great for little projects & a great price! BM paint is so expensive, yikes. But I like it. I am looking forward to seeing your stairs!! I want to rip out my carpet on my stairs.. we have a similar staircase as you guys.
Warm Hugs, Lara
I read your blog all the time but never have commented. I just had to this time. lol
Beautiful! I have always wanted to do this but my walls have a light orange peel texture and I didn’t think I would like the finished product. I love the look on your textured walls. I will be cutting out my stencil today and will be doing this tomorrow.
Woot! Girl I love it! I did a post today on muted colors in my home and someone commented on bleeker beige! I may have to give it a try. I was thinking Tony Taupe by sherwin williams... Yes please do give us a tutorial!
Kristin it is subtle and beautiful and real winner that is for sure, Congrats, It feels so good to be happy with our choices in our homes!! Kathysue
You ROLLED that ON???? Amazing, can't wait to hear all about it! I might be doing the same thing around here! The wall looks great and I am so glad you are happy with it! Xo, Pinky
looks beautiful! susan
you did a fabulous job!!!! i can only imagine how much work that was!
I'll be back tomorrow to find out!
Ohhhh, so pretty. Love the color you chose and the stenciling looks GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing.
What a relief to find the right color, you just know it when you see it. The stenciling looks fabulous Kristin and I think It was well worth the wait to get exactly what you want.
Have a Super Evening*
Oh YAY Kristin!!! I am so happy you found a colour you love (yay Julie!):) Your stencilling looks AMAZING!!! Great job. I LOVE it ~ Tina xx
Wow I love that color and the stencil makes that entry gorgeous. I can't wait to see your tutorial. I originally thought you hand-panted all of those scrolls on there!
It looks really great. I've used that color before and it's really elegant. I'm glad you got it figured out and are happy with your choice!
Love it!!
Turned out great!!!
I love your wall more each time I see it! I'm putting it in the PoPP Spotlight!
This is just so amazing. So elegant and pretty! I can't believe you stenciled this! I'm featuring you :)
Glad you could Mi4M!
Hi Kristin
Your wall looks so very elegant - subtle, yet adds just a bit of contrast. Almost makes you want to go up and touch the wall. I am sure your wrist was a bit sore after pouncing a stencil brush over the wall so many times.
It is beautiful.
My best- Diane
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