A little more light now...
before photos are here
I had nearly settled on a light tan paint, which I wasn't excited about. But after looking at some photos on Pinterest, I realized that the rooms I pinned were mostly painted white. In effect, the color scheme from the Domino decorating book photo I like is reversed: white walls with blue curtains instead of the blue walls I originally wanted. This room will look even better once I can put the off-white area rug down again, and cover up some of that orange wood floor.
I need to fiddle with the curtains a bit more; I might remove the rings and hang them directly on the rods for more stability. I love the soft, ethereal feeling they give the room. They remind me of the blog This is Glamorous. I want to live in that world, and now I have a little piece of it.
Your room looks as if it should be in magazine!! It looks beautiful.
Posted by: 2paw | March 02, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Beautiful job! It looks terrific! It must feel so good to have it the way you want it.
Posted by: Beth | March 03, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Gorgeous! I love the grandfather clock in the corner. : )
Posted by: Bubblesknits | March 03, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Nice choices! I love a room that floods with light!
Posted by: Pam | March 03, 2011 at 06:14 PM
Beautiful. I love how fresh and bright it is. And we have the same taste in furniture! :)
Posted by: Karen | March 04, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Love the light look on your walls. The room looks really elegant!
Posted by: Leah | March 04, 2011 at 10:21 PM
The room looks great! I'm glad you're happy with how it turned out.
Posted by: Dorothy W. | March 09, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Looks like the perfect place to have a dinner party. I love a room that emits so much light. Beautiful!
Posted by: Erin | March 10, 2011 at 06:36 PM
It's not pink, but it does make the room bright and inviting!
Posted by: Kristen | March 13, 2011 at 08:12 AM