Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Entry Progress and a bit of a Challenge!

If you don't remember this post from way back when, I was beyond inspired when I found this on pinterest. It was a home tour from apartment therapy, and WOW! Did she hit the nail on the head or what when she decided to add these stripes to her "entry." Like us her entryway was really just a wall that greets you when you walk in the door. I immediately knew that I wanted something similar in our home.  

This is what our entry looked like from the time we moved in (mid-December) until the middle of February. Nothing about it was overly offensive or awful (except that doorbell chime cover. ick!), but it sure didn't say "Hi! We're the Barkanic Family, and we're so glad you are here!" 


 So we decided to add some stripes of our own. The demilune table that was there before went down to the basement because the veneer top was all busted up and yucko, and it needed a makeover. We brought this pedestal table in as a stand in, until I could figure out what in the world to do with that beautiful but neglected demilune.


that's when I saw that Katie Bower and Sherry Petersik were doing a Pinterest Challenge, and oh boy did I want to play along! I have so many projects on Pinterest that I want to tackle, this was the perfect time to go for it!


So I finished up our "entry" by finally biting the bullet, and finishing that table that I love so much! It took a lot of sanding and a WHOLE LOT of wood filler, but here she is!! I made my own chalk paint using 2/3 cup of  Promar 400 (Sherwin Williams) color matched to Behr's Coastal Plain, and 1/3 cup of plaster of paris, which I mixed with about a 1/4 water before adding the paint. I LOVE IT!!!


It isn't identical to the inspiration room, and I really don't want it to be. It's also not 100% done. I'm not sure what it needs, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. We have been contemplating painting the basement door a fun/ bright color. Hmmm, only time will tell!


 I am really happy with how far we've come in the past 3 or so months of being homeowners, and every time we finish a project, and love how it turned out it is a great inspiration to get started on the next thing. So be sure to stop back and see what we're up to soon!

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27 comments:

  1. Such a dramatic entry! I love it...it sure has personality now!

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  2. Wow, what a transformation! Chevron is my absolute favorite and I also really like the color you painted the side table.

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  3. Now THAT'S the way to greet guests to your home! Love the chevron wall, and your demi lune table looks great too. I think if you either paint the door a bold colour like you're thinking, or paint the trim around the door glossy black (like the chevron stripes) you'll get that little extra something that you're looking for.

    Great job!

    Kelly

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  4. Oh wow, this looks amazing!! You're so talented :)

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  5. Awesome, that will look great when you walk into your home. It's brave trying something as bold as the chevrons but it works really well. xox

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  6. This is awesome! Great job, and thanks for linking up to the Winter Pinterest Challenge!

    Erin @ The Great Indoors

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  7. BEAUTIFUL! I just love it!

    I would love if you came by my Creative Inspirations party to link it up! I would love to see you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  8. WOW! This turned out fabulous! Super dramatic change. LOVE it!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  9. love the table and the chevron! Just joined as a follower.
    Rachel-remasteredrelics.com

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  10. What about a pretty yellow color door?

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    1. Ooh! Yellow would be very pretty. We actually already bought some paint for all of our doors, as soon as my husband is recovered from his knee surgery we will be finishing them up and sharing them here. I am SO super excited to get them done!

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  11. My husband saw this chevron wall on classy clutter and said he LOVED it! I do to! Great job! It all looks fantastic!

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  12. Love what you did! I'm a new follower. Looking forward to
    more great ideas from you!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear that you're following along! We have lets of fresh and exciting projects in the works right now, and I am super psyched to have them finished and ready to go!

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  13. i love it all!!!! the table, the wall... everything!

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  14. Love the table, and the wall. Beautiful.

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  15. Your wall and table look fabulous!! Great job!

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  16. I love it! The stripes look amazing! The color you used on the table looks adorable! Very well done!
    I found you over at Embracing Change and I'm your newest follower!

    Stefanie
    http://myblissfulhappiness.blogspot.com/

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  17. I adore that Pinterest pic. I pinned it too! Now, I'm adoring your space. What great inspiration!

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    1. thanks SO much! when I first saw that pin I was drooling all over it, and new I wanted to do something similar in our house, it makes me happy every time I look at it :)

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  18. I love this! I want to feature you! Could you kindly add my linky party button to you your post so I can? Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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    1. I'm all over that! Sorry I didn't have it in before. I must have overlooked it, usually I am meticulous with that stuff. So excited! Love your blog!

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  19. Holy smokes! Awesome artistry :) Congrats on your feature....I'm your newest follower stop by for a blog visit.

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    1. wow! what a compliment! thanks for stopping by, and following along :)

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