I had a little extra time last weekend so I decided to tackle my upstairs hallway. I had wallpapered it a few years ago with this lovely floral wallpaper I had coveted for so long. Then I made the brilliant decision to paper the stair risers which now clashed with the hallway paper. The clash of the two wallpapers was driving me crazy! So, off came the hallway wallpaper and in came the pink paint. I had a heck of a time trying to decide on a color. It was between an ice blue, a cream or a pink. I settled with pink (since I seem to be drawn to anything and everything pink these days).
I bought this horrendous plastic faux gold mirror last month at a thrift store for $6.99.
I originally thought I would paint it a lovely shade of lime green…or perhaps hot pink…but opted to use it at the head of the stairs…
…and figured white would be best.
My child complains that the hallway now looks like a “baby’s room”, but I’m happy with it…for now. That’s the joy of paint, it can be changed in a few short hours!
Oh wow, LOVE it! I really like your use of gray and pink in your redecorating. I got an obnoxious gold mirror at a yard sale recently I plan to paint white and put in our camper when I redo it – yours looks great!!
Paula
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I love your ideas. I’m living abroad in a lackluster place that needs LOTS of help. I’ll keep coming here for more inspiration.
Thank you! Please stop by any time!!
Wow, wow, wowie! Those stair risers are pure genius! I’d never thought of doing that! And I love that you’ve chosen something contemporary and graphic. The black really goes a long way to ground the pink and keep it from being sugary.
I personally love pink and am glad to see it used in an adult setting. It’s simply a happy color and it flatters all skin tones. What’s not to love?
ps. we’re still drooling over the memory of your incredible scones…sigh…they’re our new “happy place”. If you posted a photo, I’d make it my screen saver ; o )
Thank you, Stella! I’m still trying to convince Elizabeth that pink is NOT just a baby’s room color!
Great to see you and I’m glad you enjoyed the scones. Hope you can come out our way again soon!