11.06.2009

FROM DRAB TO FAB

***Edited to add that I'm linking this up to Metamorphasis Mondays at BNOTP and The Shabby Chic Cottage Transformation Thursdays

The painter finally finished! I love the color scheme that I chose.

Let's take a look at what the house looked like before:


When we purchased the house we knew that a lot of work was going to have to be done to it to get it up to "my" standards. The exterior was put on the back burner for a year until we received an incredible deal from the painter. While trying to figure out a color scheme, I played around with a very helpful tool on Sherwin Williams website that helped me come up with this:



Here are a few pictures of the house going thru the transformation of becoming our "home"








And here is the after:




Now of course it's my turn to add the finishing touches like new house numbers, outdoor light fixtures and landscaping, but as far as the house I think he did a great job. I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the back so I will do that later today so take another look at this post tomorrow!

What do you think? Much better huh? Did you notice that I don't have the red door?

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

The results are beautiful. You really did a great job picking out the colors, and I can't wait to see what it'll look like with the finishing touches. Bravo!

adventures of a 1st time mom said...

it look great....bout time i thought the rain wasn't gone ever let up so he could finish....good job with pickin those colors.... good luck on all the other great projects you set out to do.....GO L...

###### said...

looks damn good girl...you should be so happy...

Dayka Robinson said...

That first picture must have been from our "heavy snowstorm' last year--I loved that snow! Your house looks great! The landscaping, numbers, and lighting will be like earrings & accessories on an outfit. It's a great time to get stuff planted, too, because everything will be so beautiful when spring rolls back around. Great job.

Cecelia---Sis---Mom said...

Beautiful!!! I love the colors, you did a perfect job picking them out. Enjoy landscaping now.

Cece

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

It looks absolutely great! Wonderful color scheme and while reading through the post the red door was on my mind the whole time. So, share...what is the story?
Janell

Tara said...

Looks fabulous, I bet your excited!

Katy @ Eat Drink & Decorate said...

woohoo!! Looks great! How exciting to come home now, huh?!?!

Anonymous said...

It looks great! Love the colors and even the house looks like a happy smile. Very nice.

Anonymous said...

I think it look great! The colors are perfect. Have a good weekend...

pk @ ROOM REMIX

40 Means Free said...

I just thank GOD'D that I'm still around to see it. It's only been 30day, or 4-5 weeks,168 hours. It's lovely, but it OUT shines your neighborhood as usually. You like to be a trend setter, for those of us who likes to follow! Hey let's move to Janell's subdivision!

House of Brooke said...

this house is beaUtiful~~U all did an amazing job!!!

Symone's Mommy said...

LD, you did that! Great selections. Very classy and modern at the same time.

Trish @TheOldPostRoad said...

Looks terrific! Great color choices!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Great colors...looks outstanding!!!! Hope you enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Linda

Its So Very Cheri said...

I really like the color. Much warmer than the white.

cheri

Mom of 2 Cuties @ Sprinkles of Joy and Laughter said...

Looks great and now even more fun to be had with all the finishing touches. Keep us posted!
Enjoy your day
Maureen

Its So Very Cheri said...

Got the award done-finally so sorry

Cheri

nannykim/spindle cottage said...

wow a big change over! That is cool about the site Sherwin Williams has...I love things that help to visualize. Those are hard decisions to make , but that visual would be very helpful!!

susan said...

Love those colors! Thanks for the tip-I did not know about the SW tool--I am always helped by something visual or tangible--as you can see if you read my post :) You did a great job!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh I love the color scheme, it is gorgeous. Your home turned out beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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