Saturday, March 29, 2014

The New Attic Bedroom

The first coat of color is on the walls in this room. The effect from this vantage point is a little misleading in the first photo.  The reason will be explained later...

This color is called "Icy Moon Drops".  I'd call it a blue-white rather than a light blue.  Though the ceiling is painted the same color as the walls, the angled transition from the ceiling to the walls and the way the light reflects in through the windows makes them seem like different colors.

The first photo has a more bluish cast because of the reflection off the opposing wall.  The darker color is called "Surf Blue".  Surprisingly, the first and only coat covered really well.  There is still a lot of millwork to be installed and painted, so I'll wait before putting the final coat of paint on the walls.

The third photo show the remainder of the room.  This vantage point gives a truer sense of the lighter color; the second photo is more true for the darker color.  Both colors are the product of SWMBO, Jr.  We were initially a little apprehensive because there is no blue anywhere else in the house, but it looks like it's going to work.

As a side note, these doors have been recycled from elsewhere in the house as well.  The one on the left used to be a door that led from the pink bedroom into the back hall (approximately the left edge of the dresser in the top photo at the link).  The other door was a basement find - probably came from first floor back hall closet or the laundry room.

1 comment:

  1. Wow! I love the different shades of blue, although I think the "Icy Moon Drops" is the best one. As you've mentioned, it is noticeable that the shade changes depending on the angle where the sunlight hits it. In any way, everything is looking great. You did a wonderful job, Mike. Thanks for sharing that! Kudos and all the best to you!

    Helene Raymond @ Trade Squad

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