Thursday, May 20, 2010

No More Big and Boring

My adorable client had a wall in her home that was her nemesis. Her home is filled with beautiful architectural details, but this wall was big and boring. She loved the look of board and batten and wondered if it would be appropriate for this wall.Directly across from the wall is a beautiful wall of windows.
I wanted to repeat the details of the window wall onto the opposite wall. I sketched out a drawing and her talented husband used it as inspiration.They started by painting out the lower portion of the wall.He framed out the sides and top.Added the vertical boards to the lower portion. Topped with a horizontal band. Then finished off the top portion with vertical boards.Big and Boring is now Bold and Beautiful!
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15 comments:

  1. KrystalMay 20, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Fantastic! Isn't it amazing what a couple boards and paint will do? I love it!

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  2. SuzanneMay 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Oh my gosh. Genius. I love the way you mimicked the opposite wall. So beautiful!

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 20, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    It looks wonderful! Great idea, Joy!

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  4. AmyMay 20, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    that's beautiful! was it a pain to paint? i am painting my hallway w/ semi-gloss after adding wainscoting.

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  5. {krista}May 20, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    I'm in LOVE!!!

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  6. KatieMay 20, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    WOW. And what a lovely home!

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  7. Crafty SistersMay 20, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    That is awesome! I have a wall just like that that I've never been sure what to do with. This inspires me! Thanks!

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  8. Red Door HomeMay 20, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Wonderful! Really adds a nice touch to the space.

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  9. Silver StrandsMay 20, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Ooooh! Very nice! I agree - now it really is BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL!
    xoxoxox
    Denalee

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  10. HilaryMay 20, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I'd love to know that lovely green paint color. Looks gorgeous!

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  11. DawnMay 20, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Oh Wow!!!! That is absolutely amazing!

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  12. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 20, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    The wall is fantastic and mimicking the window...genius!

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  13. MelissaMay 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Gorgeous! I love that look and can't wait till I can do something like this in our next home.

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  14. KimMay 24, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    That wall really gives the room character.

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  15. Jenean HoffmanMay 24, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Great job! If you put mirrors at the top, you could take advantage of the beautiful view on the windows :)

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