Painting Interior of Front Door

My creative juices seem to flow In spurts.  Once I start a project and see design progress, it completely invigorates me to keep going.  As ya'll know, I'm embarking on a complete kitchen remodel right now.  The crew is at the house daily and I'm seeing fun and exciting enhancements to my space.

This has my wheels turning for other areas of the house I can update with minimal expense and effort.  For a long while, I have brainstormed the idea of painting the interior side of my front door.  I love the look and I think it adds a fun design element.

Here is the current interior front door space.  I decided to photo shop different areas of the door to get a visual of how the finished project will look.

Initially, I went conservatively and colored only the back of the door itself.  With so much molding around the perimeter, I felt that having only the door painted will be underwhelming.

I extended the color to the side panels (very similar to the inspirational photos I pulled above).  This seemed to make more of a presence.

And just to conclude the experiment, I added color to the top sky window.  Hmmm....I went back and forth because I think it could work, but In the end, I selected the middle selection where the color will be on the door and side panels but not the top molding area.  

I have a lot of teals In the dining room, study and living room.  I wanted a dark color that could represent a bluish tone, but I also wanted to tie In the color hues In the rest of my rooms.  I selected Benjamin Moore Slate Tac 2058-30.  

It took a few coats In high gloss and the door was looking transformed.  I have contemplated continuing up to the transom window area but for now, I'm going to live with it the way it is and see how I feel.  Not visible from these photos is a white trim that goes around the perimeter of this room (therefore I feel the white trim at the door still works to tie everything In).  Additionally, the study to the right of this space is also painted In a variation of teal so this color is carried through In several other rooms In the house.  

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I posted this reveal on instagram and many of you went crazy over the rainbow grosgrain chair.  It's Dransfield & Ross Louis XV and I can't find a current link for the chair.   I purchased it several years ago knowing that I would always love it and that rings true.  

Have you ever painted the back of an interior door In your house?  If so, what color did you select?  

Next week, back to our kitchen renovation updates!  

  

Kitchen Stools: VHH Renovation

I've taken you on the planning steps of the kitchen renovation so you should understand my thought process that lead to my design selections.

To recap:
Let's Redo!   |   Renovation Goals  |  Renovation Selections  | 

The demolition started this week and I hope to have progress photos to show you soon (for sneak peeks, continue to follow my instagram stories for up to the minute photos).

I've tried to design a kitchen that will be classy and yet also push some boundaries.  I decided long ago that I am not going "tame down" my style so that my house will resell In the future.  I've got wallpaper on ceilings and In the mudroom and bright colors on the sunroom walls.

With that said, the elements that will be permanent fixtures In the kitchen are pretty toned-down.  For example, urban gray cabinets, white counters, navy island and white back splash.  I think there is room for me to introduce a nice dose of color In a way that won't make a permanent impression.  And that, my friends, is through the bar stools that will reside at my navy island.  Let's use this photo as inspiration as my island base will be navy, hardware will be brushed gold and the counter tops will be walnut.

Photo Courtesy of @michelemorganinteriors

Here are some of the bar stool styles and colors that I've been considering for my island.  I have decided that I am going to wait until more of the kitchen has been constructed before making my final selection.  There are elements to each of these that I can appreciate but there are also cons.

I absolutely love this World's Away orange crushed velvet chair with gold accents.  Imagine this orange against the dark navy island.  The hardware In the kitchen will be brushed gold and these chairs would offer a strong pop of color.  I like the high backs so that guests will have support when sitting In the chairs for a visit.  However, they're not actually very practical at all.  I envision my daughter, Smidge, having a bowl of oatmeal In this chair and crushing wet oats into the upholstery.  Also, the sides of the chair may feel constricting.  And will the gold retain fingerprints?  

The below is an alternate version of the chair with a round back, less upholstery and dark gray tones that would accent well with the cabinets.  

This Pangea Dexter Bar Stool is dark gray and I would still have the concern for the upholstery.  But the design is more simple.  Still, a high backed chair but with no constricting sides and the stools would push into the island nicely.  Hmmm...I still keep going back to the pop of orange though.  

My logical side says avoid velvet of any sort on a kitchen breakfast island when I still have smallish children (ages 11 and 12) that will belly up to the counter and get In all sorts of trouble.  I like this grass cloth linen colored stool for it's classic design, terrific color, caned backing and subtle gold accents.  The cushion seems forgiving and there are no sides to clunk down the design.  This may be a real contender (Now if I can only recall the vendor).  

And lastly, there is this fabulous rattan gray chair from Serena In Lily.  Great bistro design.  Durable with kids.  It's by far the most practical bar stool.  And that's where my hesitation resides.  This may be too "safe" for me.  It doesn't push the design limit enough, and that's what I do.  Particularly In my own home when I am my own client and I can be as risque design-wise as I'd like  

I'm still on the hunt and I won't make my final decision until further along In the kitchen construction so that I can better envision how each chair will line up along the island.  

Do you have a favorite out of these selection?  Do you have another stool that I should absolutely consider?  Please share with me!  I am open for suggestions.  

Up next, the week In review.  

xo

Heather 

  

Week 3: ORC: DIY Boy's Room w/ Seating, Ceiling, Lighting and Walls!

Thank you for checking back on my progress in Week 3 for the One Room Challenge .

I'm updating my son Jack's room.  If this is your first visit here, you can catch up here:

Week 1: The Plan  |  Week 2: Bunk Bed Selection


I never know how to gauge the momentum of this challenge.  I always start out slowly and then panic around week 3 when I realize how much there really is left to accomplish.  To say I kicked it into over drive this week is an understatement! 

I selected the bunk beds for the room.  I wanted a sturdy and hearty look in this room.  I selected the Restoration Hardware Child & Baby Callum Platform Full over Full Bunk Bed in the Sandwashed Grey color. And here is how the bed's look installed in the room. 

I love the beds.  The full sized mattresses are terrific!  But there's still so much left to do!  I pulled up this little table from our basement because I think it may make a great little art table in the room for the kids.  I wanted to do smaller seating around the table and considered oversized bean bags. 

 

 Then, on a trip to ikea, I spotted these little basket weave rockers, the Ikea Rattan PS Gullholmen Rocking Chair.  I thought they'd add character around the table.  During the same trip, I found an adorable plaid throw blanket and global map pillow.  I decided to make a quick purchase decision and not brainstorm any longer about other potential seating. 

And, voila!  Here they are in the room.  (Ignore that fuchsia and purple striped ottoman in the background.  I originally had very different plans for a Hollywood Regency type room...but that was back when it was dedicated to be a guest bedroom).  I love these little rocker chairs in the room. 

I wanted something unique for the ceiling.  (I'm surprised by the overwhelmingly excited response to the painted circus top design from my inspiration photo!)   I think many may be disappointed to learn that, in the end, I decided that wallpapering the ceiling would be the way to go.  I wallpapered the guest bedroom ceiling and love the results.  (See here). 

Here's a photo where the wallpaper guy prepped the ceiling for paper....

Also, I found a terrific rope pendant from RH Baby & Child, the Rope Orb Pendant.

 

And lastly, I discovered this custom vintage global wallpaper from Design Your Wall called Sea Explorer.  I think this may provide just the amount of "boy" for the room that I'm looking for.   I would put this on the walls of the room and need to find a covering for the ceiling that would compliment it.  Next on the list,  new bedding, a rug and accent pieces to tie the room together!

 

 

 

I'm moving quickly into week 4 and am excited to share the updates with you next week. 

What do you envision for the ceiling to compliment the global wall paper on the side walls?  I've already made the selection and am anxious to reveal next week!

In the meantime, stop over the Calling It Home for the others' updates! 
Cheers

Heather

Autumn Blog Hop + ORC Makeover

Ok, ya'll.  Time to get caught up on our Autumn Blog Tour.  The Pink Clutch invited 7 design bloggers to participate over 7 days in sharing their houses decked out for fall.  Paige has become a fast and dear friend to me and I'm so thrilled that she asked Vivid Hue Home to participate. 

To visit the first 3 fall homes, go here. 

On Day 4 of the Autumn Blog Tour,

Krystine Edwards shared her creative ways to making her Charleston home ready for "fall."  They are still having very warm weather there, so Krystine has used unique decorating ideas to provide fall accents that will work in her environment.  Here's a sneak peek, and for more, visit here:

On Day 5 of the Autumn Blog Tour,

Amanda from Dixie Delights spooked up her space for Halloween.  She's got wildly creative suggestions for decorating for the fall.  Here's a sneak peek, and visit more here.  (PS, You'll never guess what she named this little guy)

On Day 6 of the Autumn Blog Tour,

Fancy Ashley shared how she adds special touches of fall around her house.  You'll notice that she appreciates the subtle signs of fall (a fresh scented candle, or pumpkin) to introduce the new season.  And, as always, she decorates with utmost style.  Here's a sneak peek, and go here for more.

 And last but not least...please be sure to check back on Friday for the Vivid Hue Home Autumn Blog Tour. 

Next, there is some exciting news to share...You may remember that we participated in Calling It Home's One Room Challenge in the spring and made over the guest bedroom.  (See here).  This is the challenge where designers select one room to makeover during a 6 week period.  (Nuts and complete craziness, yes, but fun!).  Check back tomorrow because Vivid Hue Home will once again be joining the challenge as a linking participant! 

Today, 20 designers have already kick started the challenge and you can see their progress here. 
Here is a list of the talented ladies that are involved.  You will be amazed at the talent among this group. 

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see which room I will be making over.  And again on Friday for the fall décor reveal! 

Cheers,
Heather

Autumn Blog Hop, Day 4

 

 

I'm behind the curve in posting about the Autumn Blog Hop ya'll!  Hopefully you've already seen some of the fabulous other bloggers that are joining in this experience from my instagram posts. 

 

In case you missed them, however, I'll catch you up right now!

 

On Day 1 of the Autumn Blog Tour,

Ms. Paige from The Pink Clutch kicked us off with eye popping images from her fall home.  See a sneak peek here.  Click here to see the entire reveal. 

 

On Day 2 of the Autumn Blog hop,

Elizabeth from the Little Black Door featured her fabulous and creative décor (love her!).  Here's a sneak peek.  Hop on over to see the rest of the Little Black Door's decor:

 

 

On Day 3  the Autumn Blog hop,

Ron from the Uptown Acorn shared so many luscious photos of his home decked out for fall (I mean serious eye candy, ya'll).  Here's a sneak peek.  Click here to hop over to the Uptown Acorn for the full feature!

The Remaining Autumn Blog Tour,

Krystine Edwards will be sharing her home on Monday and we've got other incredible bloggers lined up for the remainder of the week (hey, including Vivid Hue Home on Friday!)

September 29 ... Krystine Edwards

September 30 ... Dixie Delights

October 1 ... Fancy Ashley

October 3 ... Vivid Hue Home

Have you started your decorating for fall?   Do you deck the entire house out or take a minimalistic approach? 

Cheers,

Heather

ORC and Autumn Hop!

Hi ya'll,  I have a few exciting announcements to make today. 

For one, I'll be participating in this year's One Room Challenge as a linking participant.  For those of you that aren't familiar with this challenge, blogger's select one room in their house to makeover.  They have 6 weeks to makeover the room from start to finish.

Calling It Home's One Room Challenge
 

This is hosted by Linda from Calling It Home and she has grown this challenge to quite the empire.  In the past, I selected my guest bedroom to makeover for the challenge.  See the results here and here.  Be sure to check back next Thursday, October 2nd for the kick off. 

Next, I am also participating in an Autumn Blog Hop sponsored by The Pink Clutch.  Starting today, 7 bloggers will share their idea of fall décor over the next 7 days.  Paige will be the first to share photos from her home décor that represent autumn in her home.  Vivid Hue Home will be featured next Friday. 

Please click on over to the Pink Clutch to check out her autumn décor.  Here's a sneak peek.  Think Blue and White mixed with fall colors. 

This is going to be an exciting couple of weeks!  Stay tuned!