Refreshing an Older Room

If you want to update an older room without making a drastic change, replacing the wall paper for paint is always a good choice. We recently revamped a room in a farm house that dates back to the 1860s. First, we stripped the wallpaper and applied a fresh coat of plaster. Then, we stained the white plaster with Valspar Sandy Cove, a color we thought would keep the integrity of the historic structure. When staining the plaster, we were careful to water down the paint 5 parts water to 1 part paint.

For the closet space, we wanted to choose a color that created a cozy surrounding to the bedroom like Valspar Caramel Gold, Hot Crossed Bun or Crunch Granola. After we applied the paint, we washed the closet walls with Boston Legacy, a darker brown, to give the closet some depth.

         

                                                                             

                 Sandy Cove 3005-10A               Caramel Gold 3006-7B

                                       

                Hot Crossed Bun 3005-9B           Crunch Granola 3004-9B