The Last Room to Paint

Leah's room was the only one in the house I haven't painted since moving in. She liked the light grey color and didn't want me to bother with it. I hated the pale color and flat finish, plus all the pock marks from moving furniture, but I let it go. 

Now that she's away at college, I have (nearly) free-rein on her room, and I have IDEAS! 

First up, YES, paint! 

I picked Smoky Azurite from SW. It's dark blue but with lots of grey undertones and gives the room a cozy yet active vibes. I immediately loved it. And it coordinates with the quilt and the grey in the curtains. Excellent. 

The flat finish of the old paint soaked up the new paint so well that I had to do a second coat in most places -- even though I used the Emerald line of paint from SW, which usually only needs one coat. But that's how it goes with flat; it's an excellent primer. 

Here's the desk wall in the old grey. If you could see all the holes and dirt, you'd understand why I was so excited to paint this wall. 

This is the picture I sent Leah, to get her approval on the color choice. 

In progress photo that I sent Leah. Last year I painted a little yellow stripe on this wall and it covered up pretty well in the end. You can also spot the new quilt that matches so well. 

My only bit of controversy was this wall. I really want to paint those closet doors so the room has a more cohesive look -- a big blue box. But I was out-voted in the house, and vetoed by Leah. So they stay white. For now. 

The end results ... the desk wall ... looks moody and deep. I love it. 

And the COZY bed wall. I have every intention of finding a headboard at the ReStore that I can personalize. I also have a plan to cover this wall with posters and art -- all in thrift frames. Go really maximalist so it really makes a statement. I think Leah will love that. 

But next up is the desk wall. I want to figure out a long desk that spans most of this wall (maybe Ikea cabinets and a butcher block top?) and install two 6 ft floating shelves for all her knick-knacks and books. Then a big cork board for even more of her art, photos, and things. AND, as alluded to in this photo, while she's away at school, this becomes the perfect sewing room. 

Desk Wall, Planning!

More soon!