I’m so excited to be writing this post! A while back I had this idea to paint our built-ins in our library. My reason? I really wanted to give the library built-ins more of an authentic furniture piece vibe. Like it was an antique library shelf that was built into our home. Since our walls are white along with the library shelves they didn’t stand out. Since we are turning this room from a dining room into a library, it seemed like the perfect time to make my dreams come true with painting these babies! So, let’s get into he color…
That’s right! We chose a color other than white or a version of white. & I’m thrilled with how it’s coming out! We started with the uppers of the built-ins by cleaning and sanding them. We chose to use Farrow & Ball cabinet paint because it was rated the highest for cabinet paint. Also, because we are not going into any stores right now so this is the only way we can get paint is to order. I’ve always wanted to try there paint so now was a good time! I ordered it online & decided to test it out for you guys to let you know if it’s really worth it. So far, we are in love! The bad news? I only ordered one can & these built-ins will require two so I’m going to have to wait for the other can to come in to finish this.
The painting plan:
We plan to paint the built-ins from the very top trim that touches the ceiling all the way down to the trim on the floor. The ladder, laundry door, & trim inside the door cove will also be painted the blue gray color as well. As far as the hardware, we don’t have an entire plan yet, but I will be replacing the hardware on the cabinet doors and the laundry room door. I’ll keep you posted on the progress!
The color:
Wow! I had such a hard time deciding on the perfect color for these built-ins, but as I was scouring Farrow & Ball’s website I was really enamored with blue/green/gray combinations. I wanted something a little darker with a historic value to it & I went between a few of the colors, but ultimately decided on blue gray. It honestly reads very green in our home [& in the photos online] but that’s why I also fell in love. It is a color that changes & can be perceived very different at different times of the day.
So, there we have it. The start of our painted built-ins in the library. They are far from done, but I’m so excited to have started & to be sharing with you guys! So much progress in this room. We will do more painting tonight & I will share the progress on my socials for sure. I hope you guys are as excited about this project as I am & I’m really thankful that you stopped by the blog today to check it out! Be sure to follow me over on Instagram & Facebook to keep up! xx
It looks beautiful and I can’t wait to see the entire thing done and decorated!!❤️??
Yessssss girl. I am absolutely in love with this color. It is beautiful and it is so cozy.
Oh it’s looking lovely!! Love the color!
Please tell us did Jose make the built-ins from scratch or from a kit?? I’d love to copy!!
I LOVE IT!
It looks like a green grey not blue! I have a similar color on my front door!
Oh I love it! We have blue gray in my sons bedroom, on our dresser and we’re going to use it on our panelling in our new bathroom. I also love farrow and ball’s pigeon! Xx
Hi Liz ….
I luv the color! You both did a nice job!
Baby Lamb is sooooo cute, I wonder if you knew Grace was expecting. Take care…
This is beautiful. It’s adds so so much to the room. Can’t wait to see it all finished and styled. Great job and pic guys ???
Love it that’s the same color we’re doing our 1936 Chevy truck in!! Love it
Oh my goodness! Gorgeous!!
Soo beautiful! In love with all the blue, gray, green paint colors. We are giving a few rooms in our home new fresh paint and leaning towards those color combos. Also doing our front and side doors. Your post gives me motivation and makes me really excited about getting started.
The library shelves look fantastic, Great color choice. I can’t to see the finished project/room! ❤ ❤
Wow! I love this color, what a nice pop while still being neutral. Of course I love everything you do! ❤️
I absolutely love it!!! It’s gorgeous ? Everything you do looks amazing ❤? Congrats on the new edition to the farm!!
So pretty I can’t wait to see!
I love it! We have a similar color on our kitchen walls, probably a little darker. It’s going to look great!
Oh, and I can’t believe you have a baby lamb! How fun! The timing is perfect with Cope being little! Hope you guys have the best day!
Oh Liz you had me at this color?? We are currently painting our family home in coastal Maine, that we recently inherited a Nantucket Gray, which looks exactly like this and was my mother’s favorite. I just adore the warmth and color of it?? I’ve been blogging about it and am so excited to see what’s you do with this color??
I’m so glad that you mentioned that it looks green! I wasn’t seeing any blue and wondered if I needed my eyes examined! It will definitely add much cozy to the room.
Love it! Looks so rich and calming