End of an era
October 29, 2009
So far, with the exception of electrical work, most of the work on our project has been restricted to the new addition, the kitchen, and the basement. Well, recently all that ended as Anne Brady began removing wallpaper from the hallway, upstairs and down, and repairing some old water damage to the ceiling of our dining room.
We debated long and hard about removing the paper, which was actually in very good condition, and seemed to fit the character of the house nicely. Once we decided the paper should come down, we spent many hours looking at new wallpaper samples with the help of Robin Abber at The Four Walls in Newton. Her books, her eye, and her instinct for quality and color are amazing! After a lot of soul searching, we decided that we will paint the space rather than replace the paper—at least for now. Robin, we'll be back! So it's back to the paint fan deck. What do you all think of the Benjamin Moore color "Philadelphia Cream" for a hallway?
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Well, Philadelphia Cream is a very pleasant and relaxing color, but we would prefer if it were named Harrisburg Cream in honor of Pennsylvania's Capital City and a lovely autumn hue in these parts. I think I can see at least the first coat on the webcam and it looks lovely.
Love, Mom-in-Law Pierce
Harrisburg, PA
I like the color but personally think it is a bit dark. I looked on Benjamin Moores website and saw a color by the name of Lighthouse that I thought would be a bit brighter. I know you liked your wall paper but also think you are making a wiser choice in painting the area as to have a professional wall paperer do your stairway would be more expensive. Much easier maintenance wise too. Here is an idea why don't you check out those special rollers that leave painted designs on the wall. Certainly much cheaper than wall paper. Hope you have your heat on now so they can paint.
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Loving the ghost-and-goblin Web Cam!!
Too cool!!!
Has to be a first for TOH!!!!
Tearing down wall paper always tends to leave a surprise for people. You never know what you will find under there.
I'm glad you decided to paint. The wallpaper was nice, but dated. The painted walls will add a much calmer look and feel to a crowded, busy place like the stairwell. Plus the cost, trouble, time and expense of hanging wallpaper in a stairwell ... yikes! Paint was a good choice.