Well… almost. You see, we thought it was done & then I looked closely through the camera today & in the direct sunlight & realized it needs some touchups on that bottom beadboard. My biggest advice when you are doing projects or decorating a room? Look at it through a camera lens because it will not lie! Snap a few photos & review them to see what you want to change about what you are working on. So, back to those paint touchups. We actually hired the same guy who painted the outside of our house to paint our dining room. We did this for a few reasons, but the main one was that we wanted it done quickly so that we could actually have a dining room in the next month & we had some more pressing [not as glamorous] work to do around the farm. He also does a great job for a great price. None of us noticed the beadboard at the bottom because he finished when it was dark… NOT A BIG DEAL, but I like to share absolutely everything with you guys. I’m going to quit talking & just show you our wonderful progress…
So here is what we started with…
& with all of our progress so far…
So it’s still a construction zone & certainly not safe for littles, but it’s coming along. I love how the shiplap turned out above the beadboard & chair rail. I was a little nervous about it, but knew that once it was all painted the same color that it would work. So much texture & character on the walls now even though they are all white. Next up: sanding those floors! The entire room was painted with Magnolia Home true white since all of the walls are trim. We will be warming up the space with the floors, furniture, & accessories like curtains & rugs. The paint came out beautifully minus a few touch ups we need to do in the crevices at the bottom part of the wall, but everywhere else it really brought out Jose’s woodwork out so well. I am still impressed with this skills to do the shiplap around the arch doorways. Now who is excited for me to take that light fixture down & put a chandelier [or two] up? Because I am!
I know it seems like we are just doing a whole lot of painting lately, but it’s real life in real time. I hope ou posts show you how long things actually take in “real life” & make you feel a little more normal.. all those before & after posts take time & a lot of work. As we are sitting here I’m talking a mile a minute to Jose about a wall I want to take down & how I want to paint all our interior doors the same color… oh & about how tomorrow I think we should start ripping up more carpet. Things are always happening here at the farmhouse. I wish that someone would come capture it all on video, but then again I’m scared what you would think of me if you saw me in zit cream ripping up carpet in my pajamas. Just keeping it real. Anyways, I hope you are loving this room more now that it is all painted & more cohesive looking. I CAN’T WAIT TO DECORATE THIS ROOM! It’s killing me to not be able to. Once the floors are done, I’m going to go crazy.. can’t wait to share those moments with you. Thank you for stopping by today guys.. be sure to follow me over on Facebook & Instagram for more behind the scenes. xx
Read about how we named our farm [here]
We are working with Magnolia Home paint in our farmhouse, but as always all opinions and reviews are my very own. xx
Wow!!!! Stunning. You are such an inspiration!!!!
Love how it’s coming together! Cannot wait to see how you decorate it!!
Wow! It looks amazing! Can’t wait to see the room decorated.
Love that you’re sharing the process in real time! Always good to remember it takes time. Just found your blog a few days ago – excited to follow along!
Gorgeous! It is so nice to see the “real time”.
I have always wondered what to do first when redoing a room, when painting the walls and refinishing the floors both have to be done. Can you tell me if it is a standard rule to paint then refinish the floors, or does it matter and can to you let know why one goes before the other?
I love how bright it is now! I’m curious tho, is the original beam still there on the other side of the doorway?
Just found your IG and blog last week and can’t wait until I have the time to sit down and go back thru all your posts! Love the name of your farm and I love the painting in the dining room. So fresh!
Looks great!
It always amazes me what a coat of light paint will do to a space. It looks like a completely different room!
Just wondering if you will share the source of your shiplap? It turned out amazing.
Shazam, Liz and Jose, this room looks amazing already. Mad skills you both have. Cheers, Ardith
Love the progress you are making. The beadboard and shiplap are simply awesome and those windows and doors…..just gorgeous. I love following your journey. Love the new farm name and wish you and Jose a lifetime of happiness in your new farmhouse!
Look at how those windows pop now! Beautiful!
Wow! What a transformation! The paint color is perfection!! Keep us posted on the progress. 🙂 Very nice work!
I love the breadboard and shiplap combination ? I’m loving all of your renovation posts and I too am very excited to see your new dining room chandelier(s)! Thank you for your honesty and showing this HUGE undertaking in real time.
I LOVE IT!!! I wasn’t sure when you said you were going to do the shiplap above the chair rail, but girl, you had a vision and you went with it. It looks amazing. I love that you are keeping things real. You’re doing an amazing job. I always look forward to stopping by to see what you’ve tackled next!
This looks amazing! We’re going to be putting shiplap in one of our bathrooms this fall – I hope it looks as awesome as this!
hey liz!! i was wondering if you could do a post on the process of the shiplap?! i’d love to see how you guys did it!
I just recently found you on Instagram and I’m in love with your page and blog! Your house is beautiful! I love your style so inspirational ❤️
looks beautiful !! was wondering what did u use for the shiplap ?