Basement Household Room Paint Reveal

I all the time knew we’d paint the basement. It felt like one of the best ways to brighten the entire house, which is half the sq. footage of our total home and is totally underused. We have now a protracted option to go to get the basement household room the place I need it to be, however allow us to benefit from the first transformation second, which was an enormous one.

Right this moment I’m sharing the basement household room paint reveal…

The Means of Deciding on These Paint Colours

I have already got a favourite white paint coloration. It’s the identical one we used all all through the primary flooring in our earlier dwelling. In line with consistency, we determined White Dove by Benjamin Moore was the correct alternative for all of the trim, wainscoting, and beams within the basement household room. We went with a semi-gloss end to convey some dimension to the woodwork. 

Deciding on the second shade was slightly tricker. I wished to usher in a bit extra of a taupe shade to the partitions however after I checked out samples it was clear I solely wished a *whisper* of cream to be detected. We went with Sail Material by Benjamin Moore. I LOVE this shade and assume it warms up this house whereas nonetheless bringing a lightweight, vivid feeling. 

The plaster used on the hearth was a three-layer course of, first with white plaster, then with a mixture nearer to Sail Material, then with a White Dove shade to knock again the feel. 

My Response to the Up to date Basement Household Room

Um, WOW??? I knew it will look completely different however I didn’t anticipate your entire room would really feel utterly new. I’m so glad that we didn’t paint every thing the identical shade of white. Highlighting the distinction of the trim, wainscoting, and beams makes the room really feel extra deliberately completed—plus it brings out the delicate nuances within the shades we used on the plaster. 

What’s Subsequent for The Basement Household Room

We have to paint the remainder of the basement, in order that will likely be subsequent on the record of initiatives. It was an enormous bummer that our painter didn’t have the capability to do the wine room and the steps abruptly. We’ll be portray EVERYTHING, however the wine room may have a delicate limewash over the brick to maintain plenty of the feel that’s already in that house.

Moreover, I’ll be updating a few of the furnishings and rugs within the household room. I’ve some rugs ordered and know which sofa I’d prefer to buy for this space. Earlier than I make any purchases, nonetheless, I must make a complete flooring plan and sit with it for a bit to verify I’m making the correct choices. I’m dragging my toes right here and simply must make up my thoughts!

We’re already utilizing this house method greater than even I anticipated with simply this facet of the basement painted. The house feels a lot brighter and extra inviting with the paint and plaster updates. I’m wanting ahead to wrapping this challenge up!

Kate is at the moment studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, youngsters, and canines. Observe her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.