Decorating with flair!

[Carol Dee]

@Smart Red I like the color as it looks in the 2nd photo.
Isn't it amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for a room!
(You all have been very busy there.)

 

[Nyboy]

Like the new azalea blossom, picks up the warm tones in your wood.

 

[thistlebloom]

Oh wow, that color looks so good with your buffet! Interesting how the changing light affects the intensity of the orangieness.
Very nice. And it would make a wonderful cozy living room as well.

 

[Nyboy]

Mary I have found it in supermarkets, there are other band names. I was told to rub with super fine steel wool to loosen grim then wipe off. I once use on a leather chair I thought was fake leather from a yard sale. Worked great but dont think I would have tried if I knew was real leather.

 

[Smart Red]

Thank you all for your advice. I fear that without your help and encouragement I would have opted for the safe neutral off white-ish something in there. I do like the change! Now to show it to the BFF twins and see what they say. Like mine, their houses are multi-shades of white on white.

 

[Nyboy]

Red I would try and stain the appliques in the mirror darker to match sideboard. i am sure your son could do that easy.

 

[thistlebloom]

Red I like those old lights. Even better if they did come out of a barn!

 

[NwMtGardener]

Looooooooove the new color, and it looks really terrific with the buffet. I wouldn't change the light fixtures in the living room, from what i can tell they have an industrial look that's really hot right now!!

 

[journey11]

Much better! I like the bolder hue, it will look more formal. I agree, it works great with that dining room suite. Will you still be able to use your blue curtains?

 

[Smart Red]

Much better! I like the bolder hue, it will look more formal. I agree, it works great with that dining room suite. Will you still be able to use your blue curtains?

I think the blue curtains will still go well with the walls. If not, I am no longer against trying something new. As a new twist, we are going to try putting the living room furniture into the room we just painted. It will make a more intimate sitting space and we will make the larger sunken room into the dining room.

I had already considered switching the dining room and the TV room, but decided against it because I didn't want outside shoes walking right onto the white carpeting. I'm not sure it will work, but it is worth a try.

I guess after almost 40 years I am ready for a change or two. Since DH stays, I'll turn my attention to the house.