We are officially done fixing up the condo! Last week we repainted the kitchen. Here is an oh-so-flattering picture that my husband took of me standing on the kitchen counter, covering the school bus yellow with nice yellow (Benjamin Moore Hawthorn Yellow).
The den was the last room that we did because it presented such a challenge. It was a gawdawful shade of orange originally, and now it’s a nice taupe/gray. I’m thrilled with the way it turned out.
We used Benjamin Moore paint in “Silver Fox.” I’m really pleased with the way it looks with the black built-in and with the brick wall. The rest of the condo is very Victorian, so I love the more modern den. I especially love the botanical print curtains – they’re from Ikea.
Law school starts in a couple of days. I am so glad that this is all finished!
















12 responses so far ↓
Jenny // August 21, 2007 at 6:25 am |
It looks soooooo good! I love those built-ins.
mel // August 21, 2007 at 6:52 am |
I heart your painting too! Great job & great colors – it looks terrific!
And good luck with law school – that’s very exciting. We’ll need a full report please when you’re not studying
Brynne // August 21, 2007 at 11:11 am |
I love that pass through! The condo looks gorgeous.
kaiwa4 // August 21, 2007 at 8:03 pm |
Sold. When can I move in? ;o) Good luck with law school!
kelp! // August 22, 2007 at 12:05 am |
I love your curtains! I need to swing by Ikea and see what they’ve got going on.
Will you come over and paint our place? Every room is brown or green, and it desperately needs a paint job!
kerri // August 22, 2007 at 4:00 pm |
Awesome curtains! I can’t believe they’re IKEA.
Batty // August 24, 2007 at 7:21 pm |
That’s so pretty! Very elegant and understated.
Good luck with law school! It’s my turn next year, so I expect frequent reports on what’s fun, what isn’t, and how to stay happy! : )
Shea // August 24, 2007 at 10:05 pm |
Wow! Those book shelves are outstanding! Thanks for the nice comment on my blog and for the response on Knitty!
Nell // August 25, 2007 at 6:14 am |
I love that taupe colour. Our house will be full of neutrals like that by the times we’ve finished. Starting on the walls next week actually, a year later!!!
I love your serrano too, I have recently done a mini shawl in that pattern, its great.
lulahknits // August 27, 2007 at 6:54 am |
Wow! It looks awesome, you did a great job. I hate to paint, so I admire your patience. Good luck with law school.
Rachel // August 27, 2007 at 12:12 pm |
Great colors!! I love that first picture. You look like you are in a playhouse or are a giant (since you can’t see the ladder)!!
Siding Company Augusta // November 27, 2009 at 1:13 pm |
Wow, it nice to know that you did the paint by yourself. I love the pics.