Friday, May 14, 2010

First order of business

We closed!!


And this is the first thing I did...







Goodbye faux-finish 90's wallpaper! (This is our laundry room and, if you come in through the garage, the first thing you see.)

What color should I paint it?? I'm thinking something fun. Maybe stripes? Or maybe just neutral. Hmm. So many options!
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41 comments:

  1. AmyMay 14, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Congratulations on closing! How FUN! Some bold stripes would be make me happy to see when I walk in the door.

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  2. LindsayMay 14, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I think a fun color would be good but one that still flows with the color palette you have planned for the rest of the house. Sometimes it's kind of surprising when all the rest of the house is neutral and calming then all of the sudden you go into one room and its bright.

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  3. ashlina {the decorista}May 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    stripes!!!! how exciting. have a lovely weekend working on the new home! :)

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  4. Jeannine | The Small and Chic HomeMay 14, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Hooray! Congratulations! Sometimes, I wish I had a blank slate again...even though I love how my place looks these days.

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  5. carolineMay 14, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    You know what the best thing is? You can try stripes. If you don't like them, you can repaint in a bright color. If you don't like that, you can paint it neutral. Or stencil (tastefully, obv - no early 90s ivy or anything). Or put up *nice* wallpaper. You can do whatever you want because it's YOURS.
    Congrats on the closing!

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  6. Helena - A Diary of LovelyMay 14, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    straight to work hahaha
    it will be amazing!! Enjoy this first weekend xo

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  7. Sarah La RoseMay 14, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Congratulations!!! I can't wait to close on my house. Love your blog!

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  8. NatalieMay 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Congratulations! Sounds like you're in for a busy weekend! Can't wait to see all your new projects!

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  9. NatalieWMay 14, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Congrats! It is so much fun to work on your own house knowing that you are adding to its resale value and its value to yourself.
    I would say have fun and go with stripes!

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  10. Janell @ House of FiftyMay 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Nothing like diving right in!!! Congrats on your new home, you will most certainly make it gorgeous! Janell

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  11. AnonymousMay 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I vote for something fun! Something that makes you smile while doing the dreaded chore (I don't like laundry

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  12. JillMay 14, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Yay! Many congrats! I'm waiting on a closing of my own right now too, and it's maddeningly too slow!

    May you have a weekend full of demolition. :) Can't wait to see more pictures!

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  13. MFAMBMay 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    i don't blame you. if i left that shit up it would haunt my sleep.
    house beautiful has a magazine out right now called 500 favorite paint colors. go get it. you are sure to be inspired.
    word. bird.

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  14. emilyMay 14, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Congratulations! Have so much fun making it into YOUR home.

    I'm thinking yellow & white stripes would be a cheery addition to my laundry room. Very bold for my neutral house, but I think it would make me smile.

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  15. Aimee@ the Functional SpaceMay 14, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Congratulations Bryn!! I know it feels great finally making it official. I agree, your new laundry room should be fun so you'll enjoy the time you spend in there.

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  16. MelissaMay 14, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    congratulations!! =) I can't wait to see what you do with the laundry room. We are currently working on our laundry room too-- only it's mudding, the not so fun part! lol

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  17. UnknownMay 14, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Yay, congrats on owning yuor 1st home! It's going to be so much fun. I'm looking forward to your house :)

    I think strips would be a lot of fun!

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  18. JessicaMay 14, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    I love bold patterns in tight spaces. Have fun revamping!

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  19. EvYMay 14, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS. Can't wait to see the journey. Thanks for spending 100s of thousands of dollars for our enjoyment, I know you did it for us. Maybe for your future too...

    But seriously. Congrats!

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  20. Katie (Re:fresh Design Studio)May 14, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Congrats! Stripes would be fun!

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  21. Mrs. 5CMay 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so excited to see what you do with YOUR NEW HOME! All your ideas are brilliant, so it will all be fabulous.

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  22. SarahMay 14, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Hey, there!!! Congratulations!!! So glad you guys found a home, can't wait to see the progress as you make it yours:)

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  23. ChrisMay 14, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Congrats! I can't wait to see what you do to the place. :)

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  24. JoiMay 14, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I am so excited for you!!!! I can't wait to read about and see all of your updates! : ) Have fun, B!

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  25. rebMay 15, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Congratulations Bryn!! Looking forward to you blogging all about the changes! On a side note, you look like you're wearing some fabulous skinnies, and you look good!

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  26. LeahMay 15, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Congrats! Stripes sound fun & laundry rooms are anything but fun.

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  27. Emily AnnMay 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Congrats!

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  28. Hopeless ChestMay 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    YAAAAY! Congrats.

    I vote for stripes. They would look fantastic when finished, but tedious to do. Good luck on your first project. I'm so looking forward to following along.

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  29. Hopeless ChestMay 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    YAAAAY! Congrats.

    I vote for stripes. They would look fantastic when finished, but tedious to do. Good luck on your first project. I'm so looking forward to following along.

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  30. Hello Lover...May 15, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

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  31. AnonymousMay 15, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    That would be the first thing that I might do as well! Wallpaper that is old is not fun!

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  32. Linda @ theLENNOXXMay 16, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Wow, congratulations on closing! The closet doors are really nice, can't wait to see what you choose for this wall. I'm sure it will turn out fantastic judging from your portfolio ;)

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  33. Dallas Landrum-MartinMay 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Now that's what I call therapy. Got any more left I can tear off? :) Congrats!

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  34. AmyMay 16, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Congrats! I did the same wallpaper thing first right after we closed on our house. It's the most exhilarating thing to be able to do WHATEVER YOU WANT.

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  35. Sarah RingMay 16, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Whoo hoo!! Congrats!!

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  36. JennyCMay 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Congratulations on the house. I actually just started reading your blog a few weeks ago, looking for some design inspiration. So much fun! I think beadboard looks good in laundry room/ entryways. Also, maybe a beautiful little chandelier.

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  37. Sarah - La Jeune MarieMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Whoo hoo!! Congrats!!

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  38. Riverside SimplicityMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    That would be the first thing that I might do as well! Wallpaper that is old is not fun!

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  39. EmilyMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Congrats!

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  40. JessicaMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love bold patterns in tight spaces. Have fun revamping!

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  41. Jeannine @ Small and ChicMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Hooray! Congratulations! Sometimes, I wish I had a blank slate again...even though I love how my place looks these days.

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