Over the past couple weeks, Rob and I have had a lot of paint discussions for the new house. I really don't want to rush into things too much. I want to take our time decorating and figuring out what works best by living there. However, there are some things we have to make decisions on before moving in. Like, some paint colors.
I want to get the boys room and the living room completely painted before moving in. These are the 2 rooms that would be hard to accomplish too much in once we are living there because of the kids. For the boy's room, we've decided to paint it the same color it is now in our current house, so that everything we already have works. (We're also working with a minimum budget, so using what we already have is best)
The living room is where we kept running into problems. We have gone back and forth on whether or not to keep things neutral downstairs or go for a bold color. Part of me wants to have the guts to paint our living room something like this...
But, I just can't do it. I think that I may like it for awhile, but I know myself too well and know that I will get sick of it.
I'm aware that I like to switch things up, like, curtains, pillows, etc. Having a neutral pallet allows me to do that. There are so many other ways to add color, I would feel better having the freedom to do that with keeping the walls neutral. Plus, I think the house will look so good with fresh white, or light gray paint. I'm also really particular about lighting in a house, and until we live there and I get to know the natural light in rooms, or how it feels at night with lights on, I just can't do something this daring.
The only room we may get a LITTLE more daring with is the dining room. But, that's covered in wallpaper and has two chair rails, yes two...why have one when you could have two?! So, we have a lot to do before making any decisions in there.
Here is my favorite house right now for inspiration. I love everything about this house, it feels more like our style. I love what Maria says about old houses in this interview,
“I love the fact that old houses have nicks and aren’t perfect; the floors aren’t level, the windows aren’t square,” says Maria. “Old homes are a lot more interesting and forgiving, so your lifestyle can be more forgiving.”
It's so true and exactly why I have such a love for old houses!
I love the kitchen. I'm all about mixing black and white cabinets and butcher block! Just check my Pinterest.
I want to get the boys room and the living room completely painted before moving in. These are the 2 rooms that would be hard to accomplish too much in once we are living there because of the kids. For the boy's room, we've decided to paint it the same color it is now in our current house, so that everything we already have works. (We're also working with a minimum budget, so using what we already have is best)
The living room is where we kept running into problems. We have gone back and forth on whether or not to keep things neutral downstairs or go for a bold color. Part of me wants to have the guts to paint our living room something like this...
I'm aware that I like to switch things up, like, curtains, pillows, etc. Having a neutral pallet allows me to do that. There are so many other ways to add color, I would feel better having the freedom to do that with keeping the walls neutral. Plus, I think the house will look so good with fresh white, or light gray paint. I'm also really particular about lighting in a house, and until we live there and I get to know the natural light in rooms, or how it feels at night with lights on, I just can't do something this daring.
The only room we may get a LITTLE more daring with is the dining room. But, that's covered in wallpaper and has two chair rails, yes two...why have one when you could have two?! So, we have a lot to do before making any decisions in there.
Here is my favorite house right now for inspiration. I love everything about this house, it feels more like our style. I love what Maria says about old houses in this interview,
“I love the fact that old houses have nicks and aren’t perfect; the floors aren’t level, the windows aren’t square,” says Maria. “Old homes are a lot more interesting and forgiving, so your lifestyle can be more forgiving.”
It's so true and exactly why I have such a love for old houses!
I love the kitchen. I'm all about mixing black and white cabinets and butcher block! Just check my Pinterest.
I love how this desk space is a little messy but stil looks pretty.
Bedrooms
And, I just love this shot from the hall looking into the master bedroom.
all images from Vintage Simple blog
I'll share more inspiration along the way, but right now I can't stop thinking about this house and these images. They just make me so happy!
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