Before |
After |
It feels soft and calm and not so “look-at-me, look-at-me!” Definitely another point for painting your staircase railings any color you want. I am a lover of white spindles and even white spindles with a dark stained railing, but I think before you automatically jump to that obvious choice–assess your house and see if there is something that would work better and be unique.
Here is another view from the dining room. You can see how well the blue wall in the family room works with the new gray trim. Mmmmm.
Once we do replace our floors with uber dark, hand-scraped hardwoods (or really really light….we aren’t sure yet), the carpet with be gone and this picture will look even sweeter:
Have you taken any painting risks lately that have really paid off? Or are you totally glad to be done with a project? That’s kinda how I am feeling right now. Sooo glad this is done and extremely pleased with the change.
10 COMMENTS
Jo Couch
5 years ago
Where is the video and how do I access it of how you painted around the carpet when painting your spindles?
Chris loves Julia
8 years ago
Wow! That’s insane! Gotta love saving money.
Glad you found us, Kim!
Waseem200846
8 years ago
look better…not bad at all…nice colour.
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@KimMoldofsky
8 years ago
Great info! When I got a quote from our floor guy on updating our spindles, he said it could cost about as much ot sand it down and refinish as it would to buy a new one–an estimated $700 or so. I think I just saved a lot of money by reading this. (Here via a tweet from Benjamin Moore, BTW.)
Patty
10 years ago
Wow. What a difference. Even the gallery wall looks better. PS. Your hardwood floors now look dark and lustrous in these pics.
Flor
10 years ago
Amazing how a paint job can change the whole outlook. Great job on color choice- the subtle tones give the home a cozy feel, while also adding a simple elegance. And that’s just the paint- can’t wait to see everything else!
Xoxo flor
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DoublClik
10 years ago
That video tut made the post, because I was thinking “How can she paint next to carpet?” And then…I scrolled.
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Flor
10 years ago
Amazing how a paint job can change the whole outlook. Great job on color choice- the subtle tones give the home a cozy feel, while also adding a simple elegance. And that’s just the paint- can’t wait to see everything else!
Xoxo flor
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Patty
10 years ago
Wow. What a difference. Even the gallery wall looks better. PS. Your hardwood floors now look dark and lustrous in these pics.
Meagan
10 years ago
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and I loooooooved the vid :-)