The inspiration stage:
love this!
The reality (argh!)
yuk!
...the undercoat - better already
...and the first coat of paint - yay!
ssay hi to Bill, my new bff!
So, looking good so far, what do you think? And after a small flirtation with painting the beams black, I settled on white (as I'm sure you all knew I would!) It's amazing how different the room looks already, much bigger, and of course brighter. And the brick wall you can see in the above photos is on my hit-list too - which is the last area of exposed brick in the whole house. Somehow I know I won't miss it one little bit!
Ok, so I'm off now to ply Bill with coffee and chocolate - fuel for champions! I'll be back soon (I hope) with the final reveal. Have a great day all,
Looking fantastic!!! Love the white and the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm positive you wont miss the exposed brick.. I wouldn't either...It looks amazing painted white!
Louxx
HI Kerri Whow you have done it - white. This is going to look amazing and make this whole area feel larger, fresh and bright. Cannot wait to see it finished but by the sound of things Bill will need a medal.
ReplyDeleteSandy x
Look at your high ceilings! You won't know yourself when it's all finished.
ReplyDeleteYes! Fabulous! And would Bill like to come and visit Canberra? I have a ceiling like that but it's only the beams that need doing..it'd be a cinch after yours! I can make coffee!! It's already looking great and will be wonderful when finished. And don't your kitchen cabinets look awesome too...never tire of seeing the difference there. What will you do with the bricks? Plaster? Paint? Pulverise? xx
ReplyDeleteIt's all looking fantastic, Kerri. I love the white! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's going to look great!! So much lighter and brighter as well as roomier ;-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely big change, its looks great already.
ReplyDeleteWell done Bill.
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Hi Bill!! IT's looking fab. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteCan you send me some details about your art classes please?
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love love it, Kerri.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's going to look ace.! Are you going to paint the brick too? I wish I had a big timber lined ceiling like that I could paint white.
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Way to go! Though now you have me wanting to paint my living room planking AND take down my bedroom ceiling...
ReplyDeleteThat's the kind of Bill I'd like to find in my mailbox!
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling is looking terrific, great vision + style + persistence = Lovely.
x Felicity
I was worried you were up the ladder with your laptop ("fresh white paint going on as we speak..."), until I saw Bill, whew!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to look absolutely amazing Kerri. So excited for you:o)
Angex
I can imagine just how happy you are to say good bye to the wood. I wish I had ceilings like that... and a Bill, lol.
ReplyDeletecheers
Susan
Hi Kerri, the ceiling is looking great so far and I adore your inspiration. Amazing what a difference paint makes.
ReplyDeleteKerri, its looking wonderful already, you must be so excited. Your inspiation pic is gorgeous. Love your style!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good! You must be thrilled. You will have your inspiration in no time! Go Bill and can I have him next! ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery exciting, looking great, can't wait to see it finished!!!
ReplyDeleteJxx
It is looing amazing. You and Millie over at The Laurel Hedge must have the same house. Heidi
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difference! I can see it's going to look absolutely fab when it's finished, you must be very excited!
ReplyDeleteOh it's looking really great, can't wait to see the end result. It's looking more breezy and fresh already!
ReplyDeleteOMG Kerri..it looks sensational ....can't wait for the reveal...what a huuuuugggggeee job...but the results will be worth it..love your inspiration..Kym X
ReplyDeletePS Oh where can I find a Bill..maybe he can convince hubby and do the kitchen for me????
Woah! I love BIG makeovers and this is one of them..You go girl..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteWow Kerri, that looks fabulous already!! You must be soooo happy:) Can't wait for the final reveal! ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteBill is a champion - and with that beautiful first image for inspiration to spur you on, you'll be done before you know it. What a transformation so far.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what my ceiling used to look like! Good choice going white, it makes the rooms look so much bigger and brighter! Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteBased on your progress so far, and your lovely inspiration, have a strong feeling that your final reveal is going to be amazing! Good luck, looking forward!
ReplyDeleteOnya Bill. Hm, nice back!
ReplyDeleteOK, interiors... that's going to look gorg Kerri, along with the rest of the kitchen make over. Looking forward to seeing the end result!
jx
Wow it's looking fabulous! Can't wait to see it all!
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I can see already that you are going to love it Kerri!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!!
Jeanne:)
Hi Kerri, isnt it amazing what a paintjob can do, the ceilings are fantastic! Thankyou for the great tips on covering the brick!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday,
Laura curriexx
I won my carpenter over with continuous pots of Starbucks brewed coffee. Which is why my house is now complete for the most part!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Kerri! It looks FABULOUS already, so I can't imagine the final results!
ReplyDeleteWell done! And of course, white is white, right?
Thanks for your comments. I've been away a lot because of the end of school year for the 3 kids, but I'll try to catch up your lates posts!
Have a lovely weekend and the sunny Brisbane!
hugs, Li :-)
I can see it is going to be fantastic. Keep up the good work Bill!
ReplyDeleteoooh! looks so good. i love what all white can do! :) happiness!
ReplyDeleteMore memories here for us Kerri! Painting our walls & beams gave me the worst case of elbow tenosynovitis. I wish I could have had Bill (oops, not in the biblical way, but on a professional basis only!!) It's looking fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
Oh Kerri it is already looking fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWait til those bricks are covered - definitely will be party time
Alison
Kerri, it looks amazing! We have similar ceilings ..... I was sooo excited the day the painter came and painted out all that timber! It just transforms the whole room(s). Enjoy! Michelle
ReplyDeleteDear Bill,
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you like a nice little holiday in England and do a bit of work for me ? I can make all sorts of beverages, cakes ..... have spare bedrooms and, it's pretty hot here at the moment..... and, you could watch the football as well !! What'd d ya think ?
Your kitchen looks fantastic Kerri. White paint really does transform a room, doesn't it ? XXXX
Its coming along beautifully! Have a lovely weekend! x
ReplyDeletekerri don'tyou wish your bff was there 24 7 ...looks great i bet it opened the whole room up
ReplyDeleteOMG Kerry, how high are your ceilings. That's the TOP of your kitchen cabinets!!!???.... it's going to look spectacular! Everyone needs a Bill! Glad you found a good one! A-M xx
ReplyDeleteKerri it looks wonderful already, I'm so jealous of the height you have compared to my sad little 8 foot ceilings! And we all need a bff like Bill! I can't wait to see the finished project!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
I am forever on a quest to find the perfect white - which one did you use? Regards Melinda
ReplyDeleteSo far it looks so nice already. I am quite
ReplyDeleteexcited on the final outcome. Keep us posted!