The den is almost done! Almost…But what the heck, let’s look around and see what you think.
Let’s do a quick birds-eye view…
And to think it all started with 2 gallons of Behr Ultra Paint and Primer and a determination to paint my wainscoting!
When I picked my new colors I thought I’d so love to have a new sofa and love seat in a sandy-color. Not the sugar white sand of the gorgeous gulf but kind of an Atlantic-side-sand color! At the Macy’s Clearance Center (at Town Center for those of you from Metro Atlanta) we came across this…
I loved it … but it wasn’t a sofa and love seat…it was a sectional.
I’ve always resisted sectionals…here’s why:
The Husband calls them:
Pit Groups.
Oh for the love of Pete! I can’t put something in the den called a pit group. The Husband has wanted a “pit-group” since the first year we were married in 1986.
I hate the term pit-group. Let’s agree never to speak those words again…
I may hate the term…(I won’t say it, read my lips: pit group) But I LOVE the new sectional! It’s half filled with down and it’s ‘slipcover’ style so (supposedly) it’s all removable and washable.
But BEST of all there’s plenty of COMFY room for everybody…
There are usually 4 pups stretched out on this end!
And look! Just in time for our new (almost out-of-the-oven) granddaughter, Lucy Jean, a swivel rocker!
Reba, our little survivor, loves to sleep on the ottoman.
I was worried about lighting and tables with a sectional but I put a couple of floor lamps in just the right places and used small tables here and there! I’ve never been so comfortable in my den! NEVER!!!
I do love the sectional but all in all…the Behr Ultra Paint with Primer is the star of this entire makeover. For very little money we got HUGE results!
When I painted I took stock of every single thing I put back on the walls…only those things we truly love made the cut.
I’m still looking for a few things…
I know we need a big rug. I’m looking…
And I need something for this wall…
(Isn’t that round frame divine? It was gold and it isn’t in good shape but apply a bit of Behr Ultra Paint with Primer in Antique White and …sigh it’s true love)
Whew! And there you have it!
Next week I’m going to show you around the kitchen! If you’ve been thinking about painting your cabinets you may want to drop in!
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I’m also going to give all the paint colors again, as many have asked about this. But I want to post the tealish custom color that I’ve used on soooo many pieces of furniture, frames and the hardware on my kitchen cabinets! My Behr Paint Specialist worked so hard to get the shade just right! (I promised I’d do this today)
I took in a vase and an Easter egg to match. The vase was too shiny and the egg had speckles so that ah-mazing Home Depot employee searched until she found a Behr color that was close to what I wanted and then she mixed and remixed and remixed until it was just right. I almost kissed her right on the cheek!
Have a color-filled weekend Peeps…
Jane says
August 20, 2010 at 8:02 amWow, Robin, I LOVE it! You did such an amazing job! Thanks for the photo tour. Please come over and give me some decorating advice asap. I’m looking for my first victim to paint with Behr paint with Primer….think I could do just one? I see it’s addictive!
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 8:08 amOh Jane…if you start you’ll never stop!
BlissfulBabe says
August 20, 2010 at 8:13 amAbsolutely breathtakingly gorgeous! Superb job! You can come do my living room next. 😀 How inspiring!
.-= BlissfulBabe´s last blog ..Im still alive =-.
Bebe says
August 20, 2010 at 8:21 amLooks just as good in photos as it does in real life. Love it, Mom!
Tom Raines says
August 20, 2010 at 8:27 amWow, I am impressed! Incredible and spirit lifting difference from dark to light.. Love the dog lying on couch…they also seem to like the change and the pit g…umm the sectional! Very refreshing…
You have a color filled day to!
.-= Tom Raines´s last blog ..Affirmation of God- God’s perfect love cast out all my fears =-.
Julie Garmon says
August 20, 2010 at 8:32 amI wonder if PIT group is one of those things men are just drawn to and you’re so right. If we just call them sectionals, we’re fine!!! How I love this room. The sectional really looks comfy. This is amazing, Rob. The floors even look lighter. Can’t remember if Mike redid them?
Wow. Double. Wow.
Vicky says
August 20, 2010 at 8:46 amBreathtaking, really gorgeous. It truly is transformed and an entirely different feel altogether. I fear I’d sink into the sectional and never want to leave 🙂
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..How Favre can you go =-.
Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home says
August 20, 2010 at 9:11 amWhat a huge difference! It looks so much bigger.
I think I have the perfect idea for the two things you want to go by your round frame. I’ve made some prints of my watercolor paintings and I did some lovely blue eggs and feathers that would match your new room beautifully!
{No pressure, just wanted you to know. 🙂 }
Here’s the link: http://www.lherbertdesigns.com
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:19 pmLaryssa…thank you for the idea Sweetie!!!xoxo
Gigi says
August 20, 2010 at 9:59 amAMAZING! You’ve done such a gorgeous job, Robin! If only every pit group were so pretty!
I know what you mean about that Behr Ultra with primer. I love the stuff. I just painted my new sun porch with their “sea salt,” and it’s beautiful.
You are an inspiration, my friend. xoxo
.-= Gigi´s last blog ..Squash Blossom Special =-.
Pinky says
August 20, 2010 at 10:45 amMy oh my oh MY!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is gorgeous!!! What a transformation!!! It almost makes you FEEL lighter, huh? The pit..whoops….SECTIONAL looks beautiful! AND I bet you got a great deal on it too! I am jealous cause we NEED new furniture for our family room BAAAAAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have HATED what we have from day one and it is 20 years old! I think if you don’t put a print in the round frame a mirror woud be great and reflect all that BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:21 pmPinky…you are no doubt focusing on the WEDDING!!! New furniture can come later 🙂
I’ve considered a mirror in the frame…love the idea too!
xoxo
spread your wings says
August 20, 2010 at 10:48 ami want this room. it’s so warm and cozy looking. really wonderful
Shelia says
August 20, 2010 at 10:58 amHi Robin! Oh, how beautiful your room turned out! The light colors are so romantic and cozy looking! Your sectional looks perfect and I can see your little fuzzy face just loves it! The drapes are gorgeous – I love the fabric. You’ve really thought out everything and it is really beautiful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
.-= Shelia´s last blog ..Doin Dishes =-.
Jane Carter says
August 20, 2010 at 11:01 amWhat a tranformation! I love it – particularly the sectional sofa. This looks like a wonderful room to curl up with the ones you love and just BE. Great job, Robin!
Eileen says
August 20, 2010 at 11:14 amEverything looks wonderful Robin! I actually think the sectional fits this room better than a sofa and love seat. Enjoy!!! :0)
.-= Eileen´s last blog ..Blog Break =-.
Claire says
August 20, 2010 at 11:22 amThe whole room looks gorgeous. This is so my style. I have darker (brazillian cherry) wood floors but I love your colors. For that round frame, how about a piece of fabric – find something that coordinates with your curtains but is more artsy and graphic? Or beachy? Make it like its own little piece of art. Maybe a swatch from a designer’s gallery or something. Just an idea – it’s what I’d do. 🙂
.-= Claire´s last blog ..The short- hot summer =-.
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:23 pmClaire…GREAT idea! I’m loving everyone’s input this really helps 🙂
xoxo
Claire says
August 20, 2010 at 11:25 amOh – and wanted to comment on the soon-to-be welcoming of your little granddaughter. Sounds like things are doing okay there – praying for a smooth delivery for your daughter and a healthy granddaughter for you and your hubby. Pretty name too.
.-= Claire´s last blog ..The short- hot summer =-.
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:24 pmThank you Claire…it’s been quite a year ya know. I’m praying for a smooth delivery too, Emma’s been to the hospital twice having contractions. Last time they gave her a shot to stop them. We just neeeed to get to 35 weeks! xoxo
grammycarolynn says
August 20, 2010 at 11:42 amDearest Robin,
Thank you sooooh much for sharing the fruit of your labor with all of us! I am so motivated by your redo! You have put countless hours of hard work into every detail…….and, you have demonstrated impeccable taste in your color, texture, and accessorizing! Oh, what a treat to pop in and find such a wonderful and homey environment!
Blessings and friendship,
Carolynn
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:26 pmSweet Carolyn…thank you my friend. You are so encouraging. I’m kinda looking forward to Autumn so we can get back to our little Flickr community…sigh. Hugs and smooches~
Brenda Osborne says
August 20, 2010 at 12:07 pmEverything looks beautiful ! The sofa looks so comfortable and the color is just perfect. I still cannot believe the transformation from stained wainscoting to amazing looking painted wainscoting!! Beautiful fireplace!
You are very creative and willing to follow through with your projects.
I think most people would be overwhelmed with the size of the job you just finished!! Have a Great Day!!
Brenda
Jan @ BellaCasa says
August 20, 2010 at 1:12 pmLove it! Used two different colors on the wall? What are they called? My entire downstairs is paneled and my husband isn’t receptive to the idea of painting it like I would like to do. Sad 🙁
I’m going to have to get really creative to lighten up the rooms if painting is not an option because it is really, really dark. I think I need to hire a decorator.
Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your home today.
Jan @ BellaCasa
.-= Jan @ BellaCasa´s last blog ..You little tart =-.
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:29 pmJan…I used a semi gloss paint called Sandstone Cove (a Behr Ultra Paint with Primer color!) on the paneling (wainscoting)
And another Behr Ultra color: Castle Path (Satin) on the walls…
***Behr Paint (PR Peeps) and I are talking right now and I’m pretty certain they’re going to sponsor a Behr paint giveaway next week!!!!! Come back Monday for details!!!***
Alissa says
August 20, 2010 at 1:26 pmIt looks great! You always did have great taste! I have resisted sectionals too, but now I am thinking I really want one. (Especially now with the cubby, it would be great for him to creep along!) Love your choice! Too bad my living room is too small. My house could really use your help. You should do some consulting!
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:30 pmAlissa…you are as sweet now as you were growing up! I’d love to come over and brainstorm with you! xoxo
Julie Garmon says
August 20, 2010 at 1:29 pmOne more important detail. Reba! She’s in the house with people. 🙂
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 4:36 pmJulie and Meg…oh that Reba! She comes inside early in the mornings and in the evenings every day. If the weather is miserable she’ll knock on the back door during the day! She’s a little joy but she still hasn’t learned to keep her claws in. She routinely (accidentally) gives me a big kitty-scratch! But she’s doing the best she can after all she was on her own when we decided to make her love us!
xoxo
(I so love that cat. So does The Husband)
Gina says
August 20, 2010 at 1:30 pmWow! It looks fabulous. I love the new light and bright color scheme. Now ten years ago I probably would have loved the other. Isn’t it funny how our tastes change? =D
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 3:31 pmGina…girl that’s so true! I’m needing to lighten up these days!xo
gitz says
August 20, 2010 at 4:12 pmI am so in trouble… Because I totally want to paint my cupboards, too!!! You are not good for my envy problem… 🙂
Robin says
August 20, 2010 at 4:33 pmSeriously Gitz…let’s figure out how to bathe your home sweet home with lighter colors before the snow comes to Iowa! xoxo
Meg Telligman says
August 20, 2010 at 4:24 pmRobin, everything is lovely! I am definitely a “beach person” so I could move right in. I also was so happy to see sweet Reba. I love all your posts about her. God bless you and your family for giving her a good home.
velvet says
August 20, 2010 at 5:22 pmYAY!!! It looks absolutely awesome! How much do you want to bet… if HGTV could get a glimpse of all of these projects of yours and “The Husbands”, you would get your own TV show! I’m not joking. You should link your blog to them. Seriously! You could name it “The Husband and Me”. =)
P.S. Craig and I had a brand new Pit Group when we got married. We bought our first home from Scarlet Black and her husband. (It was a double wide trailer, shhh, don’t tell anyone). The Pit Group took up the entire den. It was HUGE! Ha, such Sweet Memories!
Anyway, I’m serious about sending in your befores and afters. It looks GREAT!!!
Jackie Evans says
August 20, 2010 at 6:11 pmWow, great transformation. At first I did not even think it was the same room. Love every detail, the round frame is gorgeous, the couch is a great color and sooooo comfy looking. We are thinking of painting our kitchen cabinets so looking forward to your update. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanette and Jackie
Annie Louise says
August 20, 2010 at 6:21 pmWow, great transformation. At first I did not even think it was the same room. Love every detail, the round frame is gorgeous, the couch is a great color and sooooo comfy looking. We are thinking of painting our kitchen cabinets so looking forward to your update. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanette and Jackie
Kathy T says
August 20, 2010 at 10:09 pmWOW -your home is beautiful -you and your husband sure put a lot of time into the den but it looks like a photo shoot 🙂 So nice the dogss have their special part of the couch .
rose says
August 20, 2010 at 11:26 pmwhat a major difference and for the better. the room is lighter, inviting. The floor lamp and other accessories add additional beauty to the room. I love your written indication where you sit vs husband on the couch. can’t wait to see what’s up next. thanks for inviting us all in your home. Rose
.-= rose´s last blog ..AWAY =-.
Bree says
August 21, 2010 at 1:40 amThis is my new inspiration room!!
.-= Bree´s last blog ..Vintage Table Shabby Chicd =-.
Jackie says
August 21, 2010 at 9:15 pmLooks fabulous!!!!!and looking so forward to the giveaway. We are changing things up a bit, and could use some paint. Jackie
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..Mimis Book Collection =-.
AnitaJ. says
August 22, 2010 at 9:02 amI love it! You are amazing, woman! That paint job looks professional. How many coats did you use?
P.S. I have resisted pit groups, too, but I love hanging out in my friends pits. Maybe I have something to learn here.
.-= AnitaJ.´s last blog ..Baby Evan =-.
Robin says
August 22, 2010 at 6:10 pmHey Nita J…the wainscoting, trim and doors took 2 coats but the walls covered with one good coat. xo
Deborah says
August 22, 2010 at 10:04 amYour room is gorgeous! I am a new follower and can’t wait to see what you do next…no pressure though LOL!
Mary P says
August 23, 2010 at 9:26 pmHow about a gorgeous wreath inside that round frame? Seashells or flowers or seasonal, the possibilities are endless.
Velvet Walker says
August 24, 2010 at 8:24 amLooks like
“Everythings better with Behr Paint on it!”
Good slogan don’t cha think!
MARY PINK RIBBONS AND ROSES COTTAGE says
August 24, 2010 at 9:09 amGOOD MORNING ROBIN,
WOW! IS ALL I CAN SAY, WHEN I LOOK AT YOUR ROOM. HOW BEAUTIFUL AND RELAXING LOOKING. THERE IS A CALMNESS ABOUT THE ROOM THAT WE ALL TRY TO ACHEIVE. YOUR VERY TALENTED AND GIFTED TO EVEN COME UP WITH THIS. MY HUSBAND IS IN CONSTRUCTION AND HAS ALWAYS TOLD ME BEHR IS THE BEST PAINT YOU CAN BUY, SO WE NEVER USE ANYTHING ELSE. YOUR ROOM IS A TRUE EXAMPLE OF WHY.
PLEASE ENTER ME FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE PAINT. I WAS ABOUT TO START SOME OF MY OWN PAINTING PROJECTS, AND IT SURE WOULD COME IN HANDY. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR LOVELY HOME WITH US.
MARY
Heidi says
August 24, 2010 at 7:48 pmThat room is to die for! Love it!
Erin says
August 27, 2010 at 11:02 amLovely! Isn’t white just the most wonderful? It just makes me all happy to see your room now. It looks bigger, fresher and inviting! Wish I could find such a lovely and classic sectional….sigh! thanks for the inspiration.
Pamm says
January 26, 2011 at 7:04 pmIt’s absolutely gorgeous!
Patsy says
February 5, 2011 at 2:11 amCan you tell me where you found your round coffee table? Is that a kitchen table cut down, a home made table or one you found? It is exactly what I want for my living room and sectional. Want to hear something funny, my sectional is the same color as yours and my end table is off white also and when I get my round coffee table, it will be painted a color just like yours. LOL It’s small world. If you wouldn’t mind, could you e-mail me at [email protected] about the table? Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.
Patsy
Camille says
March 5, 2011 at 2:56 pmAMAZING!!! SO beautiful!! I *love* what you have done with this room. I hopped over to *meet* you from Sharon’s blog list (A Merry Heart Friends)…and while I was here I was intrigued by this post on your sidebar…so here I am! Lovely to have visited here today. Thank you for sharing your updates here…inspirational. 🙂
Many blessings,
Camille
Michelle says
April 5, 2011 at 9:57 amI love your rosey curtains! I love your blog! I love everything you do 🙂
Alaina says
September 3, 2011 at 9:31 amI came for the ruffles and stayed because you have such beautiful things to see. I love the change in this room. Great sectional. So glad to have found you.
Alaina
Robin says
September 6, 2011 at 7:27 amAlaina…thanks so much Sweetie! xo
Shannon says
October 12, 2011 at 11:27 amJust so you know? On the sectional? We occupy the same spot. I had resisted one for years, only to realize it was a GREAT way to seat a lot of people and cuddle with my littles. So I caved. Now I LOVE having a spot to put my legs up 🙂
trish says
January 8, 2012 at 4:28 pmI have really enjoyed visiting today and admiring all the painting that you have done. :o) I am about to do something similar and was wondering if you could tell me how the paint with primer is holding up? I am looking at having to buy primer and paint, but if this works out, it would be so much easier. ;o) I am happy to receive any advice you may like to share with me. :o)
Sincerely, Trish
Robin says
January 10, 2012 at 7:35 amTrish…I emailed you! xo
Christina Zima says
January 16, 2012 at 7:02 pmI love your Beachy Meets Shabby Chic! The den looks awesome.. i’m not tech savvy and learning to follow my fav stylists on FB and Pinterest! Have a great 2012! ox
Rosalie says
June 7, 2012 at 3:08 pmJust incredibly gorgeous.
Diane R. says
November 25, 2013 at 10:43 amHi Robin,
Love your den…you are so talented at putting things together just right! Would you mind
letting me know the color paint you used in your den for walls and fireplace? Have to go check out
painting kitchen cabinets! I read your blog everyday…it always piques my interest.
Thank you
Robin says
November 27, 2013 at 9:31 amDiane R- I’ve really got to add the paint colors into this post! I’m sorry 🙂 I used Behr Castle Path on the walls and the trim and fireplace were painted with Sandstone Cove! xo
Hayley says
December 22, 2015 at 12:06 amLovely room. What color paint is above the wainscoting in your den? It’s beautiful!
Robin says
December 22, 2015 at 8:06 amthank you Hayley…it’s Behr Premium Castle Path! Merry Christmas ox