Music Room Stenciled Walls Update

Angie

I LOVEEEE this sooo much!! Schumacher makes a trellis paper that looks JUST like this, the shadow makes all the difference!!

CL Hays

Beautiful difference I like the sun in the piano room.

Carol F

These walls are my favorite in the whole house! The shading is even better than the original and I didn’t think that was possible. I hope you keep the sunburst mirror in there, it looks so good against this wall!

Jane

Black is the mascara to a room in my opinion. Well done.

Barbara H.

Amazing! I can’t believe the difference this “little” change made. And how wonderful that you were able to get that entire wall done. Now, on to the rest of that space with joy in your heart. I love the sunburst and liked it above the fireplace, but I know you’ll find just the right spot for it.

Joyce

Wow!!! I love this change! Not that it didnt already look beautiful, but now it really pops for sure.

As for the mirror being moved, i like that idea. I thought it was too much over the fireplace. I always loved it on the entryway wall.

Poohla

Kristi, the minute I saw the wall with the black on it, I saw a third dimension! It is almost like a real trellis is mounted on that wall and I love that look. It was nice like it was but the additional dimension is visually fantastic!! Great job and so wonderful that it didn’t take you weeks to do. Keep up the great work.

PS. I think you should paint the fireplace surround the same purple as your buffet in the breakfast room. That color is beautiful.

Patricia

Holy Moly ! Amazing results ! How do you have such a steady hand to trace the design so perfectly ?
Is your wall flat or orange peel or knock down ? I’m thinking flat to give such a beautiful look .

Elaine Walton

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Did I say I LOVE it? Absolutely stunning!!!

chiflipper

What a beautiful difference…such depth! You hit this one out of the park.

Debs

L O V E the Sharpie detail! I didn’t comment yesterday about the fireplace since you already had so many to read through, but the gray has always looked green on my screen, so I’ll be glad to see it go. I’m excited to see what you do! The drapery fabric is to die for!

Gaye Austin

incredibly awesome…it is what was needed and you nailed it. Have you thought about painting that sunburst thingie in black? As I looked at it that is what is missing. What are your thoughts?

Justin

You’re right. My personal preference would still be the understated look, but it looks great both ways.

I think the difference is that without the sharpie, it looks like a subtle paint effect. It intentionally sort of fades into the background but adds texture. WITH the sharpie, it looks more like a feature wallpaper, designed to draw the eye a little more. In fact, I find it almost an optical illusion.

Melinda Ruth

I loved the original stencil but, like you, I thought something was missing. I just figured it didn’t translate on camera. Your sharpie trick just makes it pop! Totally love it.

I do have a question … Will the sharpie turn from black to brown over time?

Thank you, Melinda

Lynne

Pure genius! Never would have thought of doing that but it’s perfect. Looks like high end wallpaper. I wasn’t able to get your blog to load on my iPad yesterday to put in my two cents worth about the fireplace. I really think you should do it white like the trim. For one thing it’s going to be very hard to get a light gray that will work with gray in the fireplace surround AND the gray walls, I think you might have a lot of fighting going on there. Plus the room will look more cohesive with it done in white IMO. White will set off the drapes nicely too. Either way I look forward to the change. Oh, and I agree with some others that the sunburst mirror somehow wasn’t working although I think it might look better with a white over mantel😁

RO

WOW, the difference is amazing. LOVE IT.

Ann

WOW! Your creativity, along with talent and skill levels continue to amaze me. I loved the stenciled walls, and the outline just added such a depth. I wished I shared not only your abilities, but your courage to delve into those light-bulb moment ideas. I struggle with simply changing vignettes, thinking will it look ok..is it too large/small/dark/light/etc. etc. until I end up not doing anything! Your posts are great inspirational guides.

Lori

WOW!! Also, wish I could send you a photo of a fabric I found at my Joann’s. I have the same living room rug as you. The pattern on the fabric I found is somewhat similar to your wall design. That pattern is a variegated blue that is identical to the blue shades in the rug. It has soft matching beige “brush” stripes inside the blue pattern that is over what I would consider a “polar bear” white color. I made a pillow and also used it to cover a very small footstool that sets near the rug…looks wonderful. It looks like you, or at least what I think looks like you! 🙂

Jeni25

Great idea! That did the trick. Pops!
What do you think about using that trick on painted cement floors? Hmmm…

Michele

I really really loved the before picture and I’ve been scheming how I might do this myself. But the after!!!! Wow!!!! I am running out of exclamation points here, on a tight budget, lol. On my laptop this photo looks amazing and there is a gorgeous 3D effect. Not overwhelming or screaming at you, just tasteful and popping off the wall in a very very good way. Well done Kristi!

Margaret

I love the change that the bit of black adds. Beautiful!

Sarah

You nailed it!!

Rebecca Francis

You are so right! This really makes an impact. So much better. I agree with more than one color on the fireplace too. I painted mine with chalk paint – top dark gray, front and sides taupe. I added decals and antiqued them with the gray. I really like it. I am with you. If I don’t like something it’s gonna be changed. Ha!

Kimberly

Kristi, the addition of the black detail on the stencil wall is astounding in how much dimension it provides. On my screen in some of the pics it even appears to add vibrancy to the paint colors. Such a seemingly small thing that gives a big impact!

Did you use a regular Sharpie, or a Sharpie paint pen? I have a couple Sharpie paint pens that I’ve tested on a flat, horizontal surface and they work fine, but I’m wondering how they would work if used vertically, and if they might possibly drip?