Like New !

After many long days and nights, and help from great friends (thank you!), we were able to paint all the rooms before moving in.  As you can clearly see in the photos, we got the trim sanded but it's still waiting for some paint. 


Please excuse the varying states unpacked-ness (i.e. mess), lack of organization, decor, window treatments, etc.  We're working on it.  Oh, and please forgive my less than high-quality photos- I was rushing.  


General painting notes- we color matched most of the colors to Behr Premium Plus (paint + primer)- it was totally worth the money, saved lots of extra time and coats.  Also we painted the hallways and stairway- peal essence, basically a creamy, with a tint of tan/yellow, shade of white.  Didn't think you need a picture of that.

Walls- Martha Stewart Driftwood Gray (the color above the mirror is more accurate, its a mid-cool gray that looks a bit blue at times) 

Ceiling- Glidden Chilly Morning (it's a blue white, more blue than it looks in the photo)

Walls- above the chair rail-Glidden Spring Cactus, below- Glidden Pale Shadow 

Ceiling- Glidden Chilly Morning (it's a blue white, more blue than it looks in the photo)

Walls- Glidden Water Chestnut (yes, it is very close to the color that was there, we would have left it but didn't know what color it was and touch ups were needed)

Ceiling-  Pearl Essence 

Walls- Glidden Tropical Surf (it's a little brighter than in the photo)

Ceiling-  Pearl Essence 

Walls and Ceiling- Glidden Celery Stick 

Walls and Ceiling- Glidden Sea Spray 

Walls and Ceiling-  Pearl Essence 

Walls- Martha Stewart Faded Ink (it's a funky spot so it was hard to get good lighting- it isn't has bright as it looks)

Ceiling-  Pearl Essence 

Walls- Glidden Water Chestnut (it was supposed to be a yellow, but I hated it after the first coat and we had extra water chestnut from the den)

Ceiling-  Shell White 

Walls- Glidden Music Room (this color changes a lot during the day, so it's hard to the explain the color)

Ceiling- Glidden Tailwind 

What we didn't paint- kitchen, basement (including laundry room, and bathroom), and guest bathroom.  They all need more extensive work before painting can occur. 


Up next: beyond paint- other changes we've made in the house