We are at WEEK 4. The mural is pretty much done. Here are a few of the stages we went through getting to a place we were relatively happy. I took these with my iphone so I apologize for the quality of the images.
SKY MURAL
There are a few things I might change to balance it out but I needed to wrap it up and move on. I like that it adds some color and life to the room which is especially important in the winter months in Oregon. Half of the year it’s gray and rainy, day after day.
I don’t want to show you the final finished wall. I have to save that for the final reveal!
As you can see it adds quite a visual punch to the room.
It turned out darker than I anticipated so the room is feeling visually heavier on the mural side. I have been trying to address that with some other design choices. I decided that bringing out the black ,white and warm wooden tones throughout the space would also help unify the room.
LIGHTING
This fixture I chose by FEISS was installed. I am ok with it for now.
UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
My choice for upholstered chairs: Tumbling Blocks by Miles Redd for Schumacher.
ART/ACCESSORIES
I came across this painting on sale at Goodwill (originally from Target) for $5!!! and I was thinking, am I crazy for thinking this could work?
I brought it home and after living with it a few days decided to go for it. It is the same era, style wise – mid century, like the light fixture – that brings a modern element I like to the room.
This Pendleton Wool Blanket I had recently made up from salvaged Pendleton turned out to work nicely as well with its black, white, yellow ochre and red accent colors.
I had this original print of my Mom’s from the 60’s that I am having reframed, lightened up with an ivory matte, and hopefully installed in time above the door. And to think this was headed to the donation bin.
RUG
I like the new grass woven rug, the LONHOLT, available at IKEA for the rug. There is no point in having a really nice rug in there as the last one was partially trashed with all the birthday parties, dinners with tweens, etc. that go on there. The price was right, too.
CURTAINS
This is where I am headed with the bay window – three shades and two curtain panels on the sides.
For now, these IKEA grass shades will work.
IKEA also had some very affordable fabric so I brought some home to see if it would work for the curtains.
PILLOWS
Is this adorable or what? I had to add a small pillow in this fabric I love to the mix. A little woodland theme with a pair of twin bunnies…I could not resist.
Fantasy Forest by Schumacher
I found this at the Portland Flea Market last month and I am pretty sure I am going to buy it. It is a cafe chalkboard frame. I called the dealer and he still has it. I think it will add something truly interesting to the room and he is giving me a deal…it just needs the chalkboard part. There’s that.
So, I am going in a new, completely unexpected direction. Quite an evolution from my original scheme. It feels more masculine, but I like it. I think the neutrals will allow for different table schemes with colorful place settings. I have a healthy collection of plates, linens, etc which I love to use throughout the year.
Here’s my remaining TO DO LIST:
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Hang the mirror on the Mural wall.
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Upholster the dining seat chairs
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PDX FLEA MARKET: Purchase my café frame and make the chalkboard back for it and install (surprise coming)
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IKEA: Purchase and install 3 32 inch wide Roman shades
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IKEA: Purchase 6 x 8 woven rug
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Paint drapery hardware or rather spray paint with black paint
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Install drapery hardware
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Finish and Install curtains, shades
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make two pillows
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Try to refinish surface of the table
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Buy plants to go in front of the window to cover the ugly duplex outside.
Wish me luck as we are getting down to the wire here with less than two weeks left to pull this together.
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Thanks for reading, I really appreciate it. Tell me what you think. Am I crazy or will this work? See you next week!
