Happy Monday! Today was an exciting day for me. I’m re-doing my dining room! Yep, my wonderful painter (Nicole) was here this morning, ready to help me transform this room. I have had it like this for the past 12 years. (Now, that’s a long time for us designers!) “Change is a good thing…Change is our friend!” My new Motto! I told my family that they need to, “embrace the change!”.
The wallpaper is coming down! My son Mike kidded with Nicole, “It looks great, just the look we want, you’re done!” Lol!
Nicole used fabric softener in hot water to help the wallpaper release from the walls. You need to peel the paper off first (the paper backing will most likely be left on the walls), then wet the walls down with the mixture. This will release the paper backing off the walls. It works great and it smells fresh too! (If you can’t peel the paper off, try to steam it first.)
The wall paper is now all gone! Took the day to do the job. Tomorrow she will prime the walls and start to paint the top half of the room. (I’ll tell you a secret, the top half will be painted bone white and golden/beige color stripes about 4-1/2″ wide.)
Just a little hint, all the blue will be changed to Bone White. This will match the paint in both the foyer and kitchen. The lower half of the walls will also be painted bone white to give the appearance of wainscoting.
Stop in tomorrow to see how far we got!
Thanks for the visit!
LuAnn
Oh, it’s going to be beautiful. That’s a great tip about using the fabric softener and water. I’ve used this before too and it’s amazing how it does work! I’ll be looking forward to your reveal!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia π
Thanks Shelia! I can’t wait for it to be finished! Today it was just priming and prep work. Thank you for the visit today!
LuAnn π
Wow I really am excited to see the progress, and fabric softener! Who knew! π IT sounds like it is going to be gorgeous!!! Found you through Everyday Enchanting!
Thanks for viewing my post! Today Nicole is taping the walls for the stripes. I can’t wait to see how it comes out! I might have some pics of it completed tonight, if not then tomorrow.
LuAnn π
Oh wow, I can’t wait to see the new room. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Thanks Marty! I can’t wait either! Thanks for stopping by!
LuAnn π
That’s a good transformation!!
-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
Thanks Tanya it’s going to be! Thank you for visiting today!
LuAnn π
Lovely room and very interested in seeing how it changes… good tip on removal of wallpaper… a project I need to tackle soon with some changes I’m making… Larry
Thanks Larry! It is definitely changing. Today the stripes were finished. I love the way they came out! Just what I wanted! Stop by and take a look. Thanks for the visit today!
LuAnn π
How exciting! I can’t wait to see the finished room.
Thanks for sharing at the Say G’Day Saturday Linky Party. I just pinned your post.
Best wishes for a great weekend,
Natasha in Oz
Thanks Natasha! I can’t wait either! I hope it’s done this time next week. We’ll see! Thanks for pinning my post!
Have a Lovely Weekend!
LuAnn π
I can’t wait to see the finished dining room. Although I thought it looked lovely before π i know what you mean about change I’m having a need for change here at home too, specifically my art room. xo
Hi Katherine! I can’t wait for it to be done at this point. I think I might have Nicole lighten the stripes a little. It would soften the look more. I’m not sure yet! Though this would push it back further from completion, I should do it now before we push everything back in place. Decisions, decisions, decisions…it’s so hard sometimes to please yourself. Thanks for the visit today!
LuAnn π
So exciting! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks Cindy! It is exciting, I’ve been waiting for years to do this! Thank you for the visit today!
LuAnn π
It’s going to be beautiful! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/07/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_20.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
It’s going to be amazing. Pinned. Thanks again for stopping by our party. I hope to see you tonight. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Lou Lou Girls
Thanks for the pin! I’m going to repost it again because you can still follow it today. Thanks again!
LuAnn π
Looking beautiful! Can’t wait to see your new dinning room! Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays at Our Home! Have a great week! Mariaο»Ώ
Thanks Maria! I can’t wait myself…almost there!
LuAnn π
I actually embrace change too. It already looks so different with just the paper removed. I’m sure the whole thing will look so much lighter and fresher in the bone. Can’t wait to see what else you have planned!
Thanks Lory! It does look a lot different. Much lighter and brighter, I’m very pleased with it. Tomorrow my painter is glazing all of the walls to make the stripes lighter. Almost finished! π Thanks for the visit today!
LuAnn π
It’s going to be beautiful!
Thanks Joann! It’s almost finished, a few more days!
LuAnn π
I can’t wait to see the transformation!
Sherry
Thanks Sherry! Maybe on Sunday…Check in and see!
LuAnn π
Can’t wait to see it finished.
What a big job! Can’t wait to see it finished. I’ve removed my share of wallpaper in my day, so I know what a pain that is. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Thanks Alison! It is a big job, but it will be well worth it! I can’t wait to finish it.
LuAnn π
I can’t wait to see the change…when will you have it ready! I loved the wall paper, but yes, I would imagine it tiring after 12 years!
FABBY
Hi Fabby! I’m working on the finishing touches right now and I will reveal it on Sunday! Thanks for the lovely comment and for stopping by!
LuAnn π
Looks great! Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week π
Hi Shanice! I’m putting in the finishing touches right now and should reveal it on Sunday! Thank you for the lovely comment!
LuAnn π
Can’t wait to see the whole finished room! Thank you so much for linking this up to The Creative Collection Link Party.
Thank you so much for linking this up to The Creative Collection Link Party.
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo
This is going to look amazing!Pinned. Please join us tonight at 7 pm and party with us. We would love to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Oh you tease! Can’t wait to see!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
So glad you could join my party! Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links on Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week π