Chalkpaint Vanity

I'm slowly doing this bathroom over.  This vanity is the first because it's been bothering me the most. The maple wood doesn't do anything for the limestone floor and granite top.
Although I still have the walls to paint, etc.. I'm going to share the vanity. I used this chalkpaint from AC Moore (see below). Hopefully it will hold up over time.

First I cleaned the vanity but didn't sand it (as the paint is suppose to adhere well). I applied 2 coats. I am happy with how it came out and how easy the paint was to apply. I changed the hardware as well, from Lowe's.

This 32oz size was more than enough. 16oz would have been plenty. So I will have to think how else I can use this.

Hallway Photo Layout

Sometimes there's no rhyme or reason to a picture layout. This had been changed many times, and I'm sure it will change again.

You don't have to match color frames or similar color artwork. I think you just do what feels right for you. This is a mix of my children's art work and a few pieces I did in college.

I always look for frames if I'm in an antique or thrift store.

I came across this flower drawing my daughter did a couple years ago and I'm just hanging it up now.  This is one of my favorites, 

And my other daughters hand. A valentine she made in preschool.

Before and After Living Room, adding built-ins

My client came to me looking for new paint colors for their living and dining room.  They wanted to get rid of some the 'stuff' collected over the years, replace the furniture with smaller scale furniture and keep it a comfortable place for hanging out with family and friends.

The room felt dark to me, whether during the day or night.  I recommended adding some ceiling lights. The 2 downlights in the before picture didn't align with anything in the room, My client removed them and added 4 new slightly smaller recessed downlights. One pair centered above the fireplace and the other is more centered over the bookshelf (even though is looks a little off in the picture).

I recommended adding built-ins to display their photos and items they have through out the space. Changing them seasonally is a way to keep it interesting and not have to get rid of everything.  My client is a carpenter/handy man so he was able to do all the work himself and got it done quickly!

I chose a soft warm white for the millwork, not too bright so it worked with the warm colors in the house. 

Progress:

Glad to see my clients are enjoying their fireplace, even though there's no where to sit yet! 

Furniture will be in the next few weeks.

The green tape to mark where artwork will be.