tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post864931113758836181..comments2024-03-26T02:10:41.394-07:00Comments on Ash Tree Cottage: To Paint Or Not To Paint?Susan Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-55648156480254711402013-05-22T06:04:44.515-07:002013-05-22T06:04:44.515-07:00I'm sure we girls would say, Yes! Paint! But, ...I'm sure we girls would say, Yes! Paint! But, your husband likes the walls, so the compromise could be to furnish this room with light furniture that YOU like - or to see if you can focus on one wall - love the beams! Looking forward to seeing how you decorate this room and the rest of the house - congratulations! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-43028794075406205072013-05-21T05:46:13.729-07:002013-05-21T05:46:13.729-07:00I also purchased a home with the same color paneli...I also purchased a home with the same color paneling on the walls. I lived with it for many years, not really liking it, but not totally hating it. One day, after spending quite a bit of time on Pinterest looking at painted paneled walls - I went for it & painted mine a creamy white. Why oh why did I wait so long to do it???!!!! We absolutely love the change, and it is still warm and cozy, but also brighter, happier and fresher. Whatever you decide - it appears to be room with fantastic light and great details - so painted or not, it will always be a wonderful space for you. lalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175627717826309153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-78155080905242676542013-05-21T05:38:11.583-07:002013-05-21T05:38:11.583-07:00I would leave the ceiling alone but paint the pane...I would leave the ceiling alone but paint the paneling. If you are going to tear up carpet make your painting mess then ! : ) Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com https://www.blogger.com/profile/11413815687204893512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-60447280754399692042013-05-18T18:26:52.656-07:002013-05-18T18:26:52.656-07:00Susan, I would paint the walls, but leave the beam...Susan, I would paint the walls, but leave the beams natural. You have wonderful light with that wall of windows, so I see this room more as a sun room looking out to your garden. I think either wood or tile floors would be wonderful for this space. This looks to be a nice large room with lots of options for arranging furniture. I know it will be lovely whatever you decide to do. ~ Sarah<br />PS. We have tile in our sunroom, and Sadie would tell Bentley that it's her favorite spot on a hot summer day. '-) <br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-60816593768533226702013-05-18T09:20:46.372-07:002013-05-18T09:20:46.372-07:00I would paint it. However, I am a child of the 70...I would paint it. However, I am a child of the 70's and 80's and grew up with panelling covering all wall surfaces. I can't take it anymore! LOLMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426927788690334992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-62669619110097653662013-05-17T04:16:57.430-07:002013-05-17T04:16:57.430-07:00Paint it all white!!! :)
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PipinhaPaint it all white!!! :)<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />PipinhaPipinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372737525161045567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-70688010644600219742013-05-16T18:10:40.893-07:002013-05-16T18:10:40.893-07:00You're moving?!?! To Texas?!?! Wow. I say that...You're moving?!?! To Texas?!?! Wow. I say that as much as I hate paneling, especially cheap paneling, that room is very pretty. I'd have to lighten it up though but either way I'm sure you'll make it gorgeous, honey. Or is this a vacation home?<br />xoxo,<br />ConnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836857167023454619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-68343798634454368242013-05-16T15:19:47.715-07:002013-05-16T15:19:47.715-07:00I'm new here but I'll add my opinion. I n...I'm new here but I'll add my opinion. I normally don't like paneling but this room has great windows and its wide open so I would think twice about painting it. I'm a huge RL fan when it comes to his masculine rooms. I can see this room turning out very nice if you go with the look in the picture you posted. I say wait and see too. The only reason I wonder about the stained wood is your climate. I know Texas gets so hot and this might seem too much when the heat sets in. If so then I'd be incline to go with the English look like out of Africa. Who wouldn't LOVE that?! Have fun with it and don't think you have to play it safe.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992265910653421978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-61611980138418136572013-05-16T12:04:54.096-07:002013-05-16T12:04:54.096-07:00I would paint the paneling and use a textured terr...I would paint the paneling and use a textured terra cotta tile on the floor bringing <br />In the warmth and the outside cottage look also easy to clean since<br />In and out to the backyardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791179748890698591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-2249468949804770092013-05-16T11:09:32.042-07:002013-05-16T11:09:32.042-07:00I surely would live with it a while BEFORE paintin...I surely would live with it a while BEFORE painting the paneling...see if it turns out like you have envisioned in that lovely wood paneled study in your picture...all Ralph Lauren looking....could be mighty beautiful.....can't wait to see what you do....a nice oriental rug over hardwood floors...ahhhhh...<br />Love, Monahidden art of homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776454203241599073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-71009411304301080632013-05-16T10:54:02.231-07:002013-05-16T10:54:02.231-07:00I would definitely paint it...it is paneling not l...I would definitely paint it...it is paneling not like that fancy wood they put in those big huge homes. I think it will make the room lighter and not feel heavy. As far as the wood floors and tile, if the wood runs into each other I would go with wood but I also don't live in TX, so I don't know what the norm is there. Good luck!<br /><br />CynthiaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-31710236078640317652013-05-16T09:43:05.783-07:002013-05-16T09:43:05.783-07:00What is it with men and wood walls??? Paint it!!!...What is it with men and wood walls??? Paint it!!! There is nothing special about that paneling, no moldings, etc. to make it look like an English library.........leave the beams stained and since you are in Texas, how about a ceramic tile floor??? Too much wood can be so cold.....sweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-62670659282959802762013-05-16T06:23:24.767-07:002013-05-16T06:23:24.767-07:00The room does look very cozy. I agree that the c...The room does look very cozy. I agree that the carpet should go. Wood floors are my favorite, but with the Texas heat, you might appreciate the coolness of tile. It will be interesting to see what you decide to do with this room. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-53046432338679599842013-05-16T05:57:09.878-07:002013-05-16T05:57:09.878-07:00If I were going to turn the room into a stately ma...If I were going to turn the room into a stately manor library, I would keep the paneled walls.They look good as background behind the great art and magnificent furniture. If they are left mostly exposed as in the photos you took, I would paint them as they are dominating the room. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593860335824008512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-53792061557281852362013-05-16T04:48:21.379-07:002013-05-16T04:48:21.379-07:00Seems like it might be a good idea to live with it...Seems like it might be a good idea to live with it and see how you feel about it later...debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058753642159087101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-72411065855589014232013-05-16T03:24:06.862-07:002013-05-16T03:24:06.862-07:00Paint! Many houses in our Texas neighborhood (bui...Paint! Many houses in our Texas neighborhood (built in the mid-80s) have nice paneling with picture molding. The ones we toured when house-hunting that had painted the paneling were SO much lighter and brighter than the ones that had not. Ours is a cream color, with the beams slightly darker, and we still love it, 13 years later.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979113683683598684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-48621955048845954822013-05-15T20:38:45.480-07:002013-05-15T20:38:45.480-07:00I'm with Linda - live with it for a while and ...I'm with Linda - live with it for a while and see how you like it with your furniture. However, I would like hardwood floors. Sometimes you have to get all your furniture in and get a feel for the room. Painting is no big deal if that is what you decide to do.<br />Have a great week.<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-61304615719156089682013-05-15T20:29:26.402-07:002013-05-15T20:29:26.402-07:00I think live with it unpainted first! You can alw...I think live with it unpainted first! You can always change that, but it's hard to 'unpaint'...It really is a beautiful space. Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-57775643910920369812013-05-15T20:10:09.517-07:002013-05-15T20:10:09.517-07:00I agree--most men think they prefer natural wood a...I agree--most men think they prefer natural wood as opposed to painted wood--but in this case, I think painting the wood a dark color will work. The room is apparently very bright and, therefore, will carry a darker color. Unless you have an equivalent amount of furniture and accessories as the pic you shared from paisley curtain, then I think it won't have the same coziness. Just my thoughts. it's a beautiful space and i wish I were facing your dilemma. Paige Thomas Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-2245293087905227672013-05-15T19:32:04.593-07:002013-05-15T19:32:04.593-07:00I would paint .
Merle....I would paint .<br />Merle....Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-47047271629131941562013-05-15T19:19:02.295-07:002013-05-15T19:19:02.295-07:00In the room with the fireplace and library, I'...In the room with the fireplace and library, I'd keep the wood paneling for coziness.<br /><br />In the room shown in the first photo, I'd paint, paint, paint everything off white. I like things bright and cheery, especially with all that light coming in. <br /><br />But good luck with your decision. It looks like a lovely home. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-33293441059323560312013-05-15T19:03:22.604-07:002013-05-15T19:03:22.604-07:00Hi Susan~ can you email me please? crazyseoulsis...Hi Susan~ can you email me please? crazyseoulsister@gmail.com. It's important but not emergency. I check this email much more than my cottage email. When you read this can you delete this comment? I can post it here but it's kind of personal and I don't wan that info in public view. Cottage Sweet Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448197004401718641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-41599180549077416042013-05-15T18:58:01.910-07:002013-05-15T18:58:01.910-07:00Can the paneling be removed? If not, I say keep i...Can the paneling be removed? If not, I say keep it. If it can be, I'd say paint. ;) Cottage Sweet Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448197004401718641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-34671706628789563012013-05-15T18:29:10.022-07:002013-05-15T18:29:10.022-07:00If you are unsure--bring in furniture and see how ...If you are unsure--bring in furniture and see how it looks against the paneling--and with your new flooring too. You can always move furniture back and cover to paint if that is how you want to go. It may look great with your styling. If not--bring out the rollers and brushes and get to work!! My vote though is to Paint!!Sandy Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293068815597186674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-16668234231036960972013-05-15T17:52:30.842-07:002013-05-15T17:52:30.842-07:00Men always think painting wood is a sin! Personall...Men always think painting wood is a sin! Personally, I'd paint it. Maybe you should get your new floors in and then decide.Artsy VaVahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075194421151081891noreply@blogger.com