tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post4279025682782108640..comments2024-03-28T07:09:39.399-04:00Comments on Maison Decor: A painting mistake!Amy Chalmershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-64956304946171844062011-02-06T19:04:16.480-05:002011-02-06T19:04:16.480-05:00It looks great on my monitor, but I know what you ...It looks great on my monitor, but I know what you mean- I'm very anal about color. I've lost count on how many samples I've bought for my bathroom. Finally gave up and painting it taupe, like almost every other room in the house! ~sigh!~SheilaG @ Plum Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581627279563855253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-83594925467107768142011-02-06T15:51:46.368-05:002011-02-06T15:51:46.368-05:00Hi Amy, I nearly painted my whole house the wrong ...Hi Amy, I nearly painted my whole house the wrong colour, went out bought all the paint and after painting the first room I hated it. Mind you I had bought 5 different sample pots and still got it wrong. I had to rush out and change the colour, bought something totally different, and thank goodness I really liked the colour I picked which was antique white usa by dulux. It's good to know we all make mistakes, luckily it's only paint. I have to agree with the majority of the others that it looks good on the pictures. Maybe it's not showing as it's true colour on the screen, so maybe you just need to change the shade of pink?? I have seen other bloggers using a toile wall paper to back cupboards etc. which I think is really nice. But if you're totally against the pink your other 2 options both sound good. take care,Maryannmariondee-designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156439869236962533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-66466410924348647792011-02-06T15:16:19.394-05:002011-02-06T15:16:19.394-05:00Throw that can of paint OUT and you won't be t...Throw that can of paint OUT and you won't be tempted ever again! :) Seriously....I think it looks nice but paint colors are tough to tell in pictures.Passionate for Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204715561059943335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-7017886422902108492011-02-06T10:55:31.875-05:002011-02-06T10:55:31.875-05:00i'd go with the bead-board amyi'd go with the bead-board amyStephen A. Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-67724157713851918432011-02-06T08:59:59.292-05:002011-02-06T08:59:59.292-05:00I think it looks okay. But I do think your next tw...I think it looks okay. But I do think your next two choices would look better :)Bridget @ The Rehab Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362130130519917997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-4163440343886652972011-02-06T04:55:55.742-05:002011-02-06T04:55:55.742-05:00Well, it happens to the best of us...
But I bet yo...Well, it happens to the best of us...<br />But I bet you enjoyed the painting part or you would not have finished the job:)<br />It is a stress reliever for me, I mean the painting.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545976355145526983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-77601020639424498582011-02-05T23:56:08.902-05:002011-02-05T23:56:08.902-05:00I so understand! Though it's hard to tell from...I so understand! Though it's hard to tell from the pictures that the pink/mauve is just NOT the right color, I so understand! I love the gray idea. I'm starting to like gray these days but haven't incorporated it into my house yet. My house is so BROWN that I have a hard time invisioning adding gray to it. Oh, well I don't have time to do anything at the moment anyway!<br />Sounds like you may have a bit of cabin fever!Sonya@Beyond the Screen Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205758136121070729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-31683005951165121652011-02-05T20:49:46.348-05:002011-02-05T20:49:46.348-05:00Hi Amy,
In looking at your photos the color looks ...Hi Amy,<br />In looking at your photos the color looks okay, but I think I know what you are going for. Shell pink would be lovely. I just picked up a new copy of House Beautiful and it features the color pink. It also shows many different shades of pink paint. Check it out.<br />I know you will get it right. You're that kind of girl!<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-43179052756468123622011-02-05T18:39:02.897-05:002011-02-05T18:39:02.897-05:00In the photos it does not look bad.. but I totally...In the photos it does not look bad.. but I totally understand.. I've been in my townhouse 7 years now and I think I've gone through 5 colors and gave in and went white.. enough of the colors. Your room is romantic and very nice!<br />You will find the one color that makes you happy, just takes a bit of time.<br />Right now I have paint chips laying on my concrete floor.. pulled the carpet and am going to paint it.. still have no idea what color? So far I've chosen gray,, not sure what shade, but it will be gray!<br /> SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652526316321305796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-82732106668017802132011-02-05T18:11:35.187-05:002011-02-05T18:11:35.187-05:00I think it looks pretty...but if you don't lik...I think it looks pretty...but if you don't like it, you don't like it. Lesson learned.Natalie @ Blossoming Visionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880377879210789344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-76686917944441102282011-02-05T15:13:22.662-05:002011-02-05T15:13:22.662-05:00I haven't painted anything yet (other than som...I haven't painted anything yet (other than some picture frames & a fire screen)....but it's been on my mind. Appreciate the heads up about the "old paint". However, i think everything you do is beautiful & the carving above your mantle is so unique & beautiful! xooxFishtail Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490056923743934726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-53411989891080437512011-02-05T14:24:14.094-05:002011-02-05T14:24:14.094-05:00Hi Amy!
It is so good to know that people like you...Hi Amy!<br />It is so good to know that people like you with incredible taste make painting errors too! This happens to me and I think I don't know what I'm doing! I remember watching Linda Reeves on HGTV she's a big Canadian Designer and she said she painted her kitchen 5 times before she got it right!!!<br />I really didn't think the pink looked bad but I can't wait to see the new colour you choose!<br />Pamela :)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927138217537614502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-29840002021273041092011-02-05T14:15:53.380-05:002011-02-05T14:15:53.380-05:00In your picture it looks great to me! But it must...In your picture it looks great to me! But it must be wrong in real life.<br />Paint color is so hard to pick out. I just painted my my 25 ft entry the wrong color!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713836110905330206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-210152950725305822011-02-05T13:37:20.607-05:002011-02-05T13:37:20.607-05:00Oh dear ... I feel your pain. Have done the same t...Oh dear ... I feel your pain. Have done the same thing! I do these things in the middle of the night when the paint stores are closed... its called impatience! Hope you are able to 'get out' soon. (I think the photos look great by the way). xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645300685584089367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-89881279817567396972011-02-05T13:32:49.122-05:002011-02-05T13:32:49.122-05:00Laughing out loud...we have all been there.
Perso...Laughing out loud...we have all been there.<br /><br />Personally though, I think it looks alright. But, you'll get what you love and then all will be well again.<br /><br />Stay warm,<br />JudyFRENCH LAUNDRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381484084143803247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-35635157346250543952011-02-05T12:02:16.423-05:002011-02-05T12:02:16.423-05:00Some things don't always go the way we planned...Some things don't always go the way we planned! I didn't really mind the pink. You've got a real romantic vibe going and it seemed to fit in. But in the end it has to be something that you like! I think It will look great no matter what you choose!<br />Kim:)Restoration Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301450134414897005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-33545884371279803932011-02-05T12:01:40.783-05:002011-02-05T12:01:40.783-05:00I like it...but like someone said above me things ...I like it...but like someone said above me things do look different in real life than in the pictures! I think grey would look good. Have you thought about doing a stenciling? I use a lot of left over paints and when I pull something out and don't like the color I add craft paint to get it the right shade. Probably not supposed to do that but it works, especially for smaller spaces. Good luck on whatever you choose!! (I do know how much it sucks when you spend the time painting and it doesn't turn out the way you expect)The Vintage Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201067932252143566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-32084081061573637602011-02-05T11:48:19.999-05:002011-02-05T11:48:19.999-05:00I deleted my first comment after realizing that yo...I deleted my first comment after realizing that you'd already put everything back on the shelves and still weren't happy with it. <br />Love the Cat in the Hat comparison! ;-)<br /><br />NancyNancy's Daily Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644639469128423132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-67507151991567722262011-02-05T11:43:16.432-05:002011-02-05T11:43:16.432-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nancy's Daily Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644639469128423132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-43108254989008333572011-02-05T11:26:24.915-05:002011-02-05T11:26:24.915-05:00You know what they say ! There are no mistakes , o...You know what they say ! There are no mistakes , only learning experiences.<br />I painted my kitchen school bus yellow once, was gone the next day. It's only paint !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15607667940205656613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-85424293361551938102011-02-05T11:17:13.167-05:002011-02-05T11:17:13.167-05:00Live and learn. How many times have I made blunde...Live and learn. How many times have I made blunders? At least it's just paint. An easy fix. I have a million and one things bugging me in my house right now. And most of them I can do nothing about.Tammy@Beatrice Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028715977675080370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-90848779031018087922011-02-05T11:15:58.707-05:002011-02-05T11:15:58.707-05:00In the photos it looks good but I am sure in perso...In the photos it looks good but I am sure in person it might look a little different. I think the gray will look good too. Either way, your living room is gorgeous!~Hugs, PattiCrystal Rose Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427893770103768637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-25572660666268451792011-02-05T11:08:10.640-05:002011-02-05T11:08:10.640-05:00You will get it the way you want, I think it looks...You will get it the way you want, I think it looks fine. I live in a rented flat and am not allowed to touch the walls so I think you are lucky to be creative and try any colour you like.<br />xoxo'<br />Angela.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953013962751572009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-70866130728242747492011-02-05T11:06:17.504-05:002011-02-05T11:06:17.504-05:00so true...our projects don't always turn out r...so true...our projects don't always turn out right the first time. good luck with the next color choice!Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214749393367392928.post-38505553857845982472011-02-05T10:51:00.512-05:002011-02-05T10:51:00.512-05:00Use it till Valentine's day, then recreate.Use it till Valentine's day, then recreate.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933148155913991208noreply@blogger.com