Hallway Redo

Last weekend, my daughter and I discovered that we were going to be home all weekend without the boys...among other things, we decided to tackle a project on our 'to do' list. We have a tiny hallway in our 1954 Cape Cod style house, that is filled with doors-4 doors and an opening to the main living area. I've always thought it needed something more, and I have hated the color for a very long time (we painted it Navajo White in 1995!) Navajo White is just too yellow for me.Time for some paint! I thought about adding a pop of solid color but instead we went with STRIPES!
Here's the 'befores'..Tough to get good lighting in here, sorry.

 Entryway from main living area-yes that's the bathroom door-hate that it's the first thing that you see.

  View to my daughters room

View to my sons room.

 

Then after A LOT of measuring and A LOT of blue tape, we started painting.

 I chose the light stripe-Dove White in an eggshell finish and Nina chose the darker stripe-Pale Oak in a pearl finish, to give it a bit of depth. (Benjamin Moore Regal Select Paint)

Time to pull off the blue tape....

The 'afters'!!

 We love it!! What do you think? It's always hard for me to pick the wall colors for our house, because we have left the original woodwork, which has mellowed over the years to a warm orangey color. We have not painted them white, as is the trend these days...even though I'd love to, it wouldn't work with the original Arts and Crafts style. (I get my fill of white by painting my furniture and adding white accessories!)

View to Jack's room.

View to Nina's room.

 

Now I want to paint the large living room/dining room adjacent to this hall...it is still in that Navajo White!

 

Enjoy your weekend! Hope you get a project or two done!

~Kris