tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post973290937259205485..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: home sweet home (part 2: the "wreck" room)The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-47751387551024121492010-09-16T19:34:16.272-05:002010-09-16T19:34:16.272-05:00I had gross paneling in one of my rooms when I mov...I had gross paneling in one of my rooms when I moved in. I primed it then taped it off for stripes and used several shades of soft yellow (Ben Moore) and white (Ben Moore 'Sail Cloth' as I recall ) I mixed in some medium for texture and dragged a wood grain tool through the stripes of paint. I came out awesome. I surprised myself at how great it looked. I hardly recognize the paneling underneath. The eye catches either the stripes or wood grain affect. A soft yellow will brighten up the lower level and stripes create a cheery atmosphere. <br /><br />Good luck with the renovations. <br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-55150205826815299372010-09-14T19:53:34.839-05:002010-09-14T19:53:34.839-05:00Carpet color suggestion...bottom picture, bottom r...Carpet color suggestion...bottom picture, bottom row, all the way to the left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-68191366573147479052010-09-14T11:18:23.832-05:002010-09-14T11:18:23.832-05:00You've gotten some great advice already on col...You've gotten some great advice already on colors. And I agree it looks like a fantastic space. Have fun decorating.<br /><br />But about that dehumidifier someone mentioned in comments - I agree definitely get one. Mold growth promoted by damp basement is very likely a reason for your eyes to itch when you are in that room. Replacing the ancient carpet with a new one will only improve the air quality for a while unless you address the humidity issue first, otherwise your new carpet will start harboring a colony as well. You might want to look into a waterproof membrane liner too, if it is just concrete under the carpet. Oh, and set the dehumidifier where you can include a hose to drain it either to outside or to an appropriate floor drain, unless you want to deal with emptying it every 2-3 days. And make sure it the dehumidifier is sized appropriately for the space, excess capacity is better than not enough capacity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-77958484567020186642010-09-14T09:21:20.220-05:002010-09-14T09:21:20.220-05:00Don't be afraid to choose a dark enough brown ...Don't be afraid to choose a dark enough brown carpet that will hide dirt, especially since it's a walk-out basement. The current rust color isn't exactly light and it doesn't look too dark. We have dark green carpet in our basement (came with the house) and it's not cavelike at all with light walls. <br /><br />The half-wall paneling really doesn't bother me. Is it just one wall with it al the way up? Can you use a lot of artwork on that wall to make it less noticeable? <br /><br />If the carpet is musty, get it out ASAP. It's nice to paint when you're pulling up the carpet, but it's really not that bad to paint and protect the carpet. Just get that mold out of your house. You can live with old paneling for a bit if needed.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657949678045458231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8663590764130044352010-09-13T21:09:41.233-05:002010-09-13T21:09:41.233-05:00I didn't get to read all of this but you defin...I didn't get to read all of this but you definitely have TONS of suggestions. I thought of you today though when I went to my eye doctor's new office. She has all white trim and a white chair rail with sage paint on the top and a light brown / coco sort of color on the bottom. Looks fantastic and would be easier to paint on the paneling without have to do mutliple coats to put white paint on there (although the white would look great too!).<br /><br />Good luck!AmyEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-68958861522406216142010-09-13T08:03:08.814-05:002010-09-13T08:03:08.814-05:00Here are my thoughts. Painting wood panels is a ho...Here are my thoughts. Painting wood panels is a horrific job that must be done in order to not feel like you are living in 1975. I would go for the white doors, white trim and paint the panels a tan with a darker tan treatment effect (like sponge or rags that little hands would be happy to help with) that would help disguise the lines on the panels. I would paint the upper portion a shade or 2 lighter and then decorate with framed artwork by the kids. For the carpet I would go with berber in a basement and a dark tan/ lighter to mid brown carpet. Something that won't show a lot of dirt. If you are thinking of going even cheaper, leave the natural wood look on your trim and doors and use a brown with a tinge of red on the walls to compliment the wood instead of detract. Either way, that carpet has to go, cause even though the wood look might come back some day, I don't think there will ever be a market for orange shag again.J and J Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261381531546970555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16339979794799151132010-09-13T02:14:21.056-05:002010-09-13T02:14:21.056-05:00Ooooh, I love the idea of pale yellow panelling w/...Ooooh, I love the idea of pale yellow panelling w/white trim. Just think how sunny and warm that would be all winter long! We have long Colorado winters, and I love hanging out in our sunshiney yellow nursery by the time February rolls around.<br /><br />I guess my best advice, for what it's worth, is to figure out what you want to use the space for first. If you are going to use it for entertaining, you might want to go more neutral, like most people here have mentioned - sage/khaki on the walls w/white trim. However, if this is really going to be a family/play room, I would consider a little lighter, a little more fun. Maybe choose one of the smaller walls and paint it a lovely accent color.<br /><br />Cheers, and have fun with the remodel!Sarah Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-45321890762981480742010-09-12T22:50:15.488-05:002010-09-12T22:50:15.488-05:00Oh, yeah, and about the ghost, if he is still ther...Oh, yeah, and about the ghost, if he is still there. Many people wrote you that they lived in houses with ghosts. I would find it interesting, myself. They just live there too. They cause no harm, and they have no mailice. Of course, your ghost may have passed on to the next world, and you're worrien for nothin, but if he didn't, just be friendly toward him. After all, he was there first! :D<br /><br />~Cindy, for the thrid time! :)<br />..~Cindy! :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59897538035945588642010-09-12T22:47:16.019-05:002010-09-12T22:47:16.019-05:00I still say leave it alone, I like it. But suppos...I still say leave it alone, I like it. But suppose it was unfinished? What would I do? I would put a beige carpet down, and beige walls, I guess. The reason for beige is why I bought a beige car - it doesn't show the dirt! :D It's also a pleasing, restful color.<br /><br />~Cindy, again! :D<br />..~Cindy! :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57043268415390329502010-09-12T20:44:35.173-05:002010-09-12T20:44:35.173-05:00You guys did a great job picking out your home. I&...You guys did a great job picking out your home. I've seen the backyard photos on Twitter and I am in LOVE. How utterly gorgeous. <br />You can do all kinds of things to a house but you can find a lot like that just anywhere.Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529722995554495470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-54366207277710568572010-09-12T20:33:42.705-05:002010-09-12T20:33:42.705-05:00We're Southern and paneling is standard around...We're Southern and paneling is standard around here!! The very best look I've seen is a pale yellow with white trim. Looks bigger but hides stains better. A good speckled berber carpet is great for stains too. <br /><br />One thing we've been considering for our play room is new shag. Check it out - it's SO soft. Perfect for little kids!<br /><br />If you just cannot stand the paneling and want to get rid of it, you might consider filling it and sanding it down. It will take a lot less time and be much cheaper than peeling it down and sheet rocking. <br /><br />Can't wait to see what you come up with.Mirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-5361277325122869532010-09-12T20:06:09.625-05:002010-09-12T20:06:09.625-05:00I just can't choose colors over the internet, ...I just can't choose colors over the internet, because in my mind, the colors always look slightly different in real life. But I can't wait to read all about the changes you are going to make in your house. I love this kind of thing!scarfoot79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01291250114236372321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3080412919561054222010-09-12T20:04:22.711-05:002010-09-12T20:04:22.711-05:00You have my respect - I could never imagine moving...You have my respect - I could never imagine moving with 4 small kids. Considering that, your house is NOT such a huge mess, seriously. As for the questions, I don't think it would be too much to paint the paneling white, but I would suggest a more lively color (red, orange, etc.). And the carpet - it depends on the furniture and accessories, I guess. But looking at the room, brownish could be fine.Elli Davishttp://ellidavis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17763257280531456162010-09-12T18:54:43.383-05:002010-09-12T18:54:43.383-05:00I agree with choosing a dark colored carpet for th...I agree with choosing a dark colored carpet for the kids. I'm thinking dark brown carpets with light yellow walls and creme trim. I can imagine dark colored carpets show up fuzzies, but light colored carpets show up stains and dirt real bad. You just gotta decided which demon you will invite into your house, lol. But whatever you decide, be sure to let the kids have fun with the walls before you paint. Good luck~ remodeling is so much fun!Amanda in MSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-82313659442307544602010-09-12T11:01:47.952-05:002010-09-12T11:01:47.952-05:00Jill, I am totally cracking up at your comment. Yo...Jill, I am totally cracking up at your comment. You have NO idea how ACCURATE that scenario would be. William's up on stage pretending he's a lecturer giving a presentation on the Giganosauraus and out comes his little brother, wearing a filthy Buzz costume and screaming, "To infinity and beyond!!"<br /><br />Henry is such a pill. <br /><br />Or so says William... :)The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10613383652900169752010-09-12T10:56:15.994-05:002010-09-12T10:56:15.994-05:00Chalkboard paint is really fun, but keep in mind c...Chalkboard paint is really fun, but keep in mind chalk dust: it goes better where there are floors that can be wiped/mopped, or at lease where it does not go all the way to the floor. I've not tried magnetic paint, but you could see about installing big white-board panels on top of the paneling and have a huge dry-erase area for the kids to write on the wall. <br /><br />I'm not good with colors - But I wanted to add that you need to get some cheap translucent curtains to hang from ceiling and make a performance stage area where you have that step. I can see buzz light year busting through a lecture on paleontology....Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13941514348303409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34459475966027957432010-09-12T08:30:25.377-05:002010-09-12T08:30:25.377-05:00Chalkboard paint?! Magnetic paint?! I never even t...Chalkboard paint?! Magnetic paint?! I never even thought of that! <br /><br />Those are AWESOME ideas and would be great in a corner of the room!!!The Amazing Tripshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-40272751075194244512010-09-12T06:05:37.906-05:002010-09-12T06:05:37.906-05:00I would find a speckled dark beige carpet - ESP wi...I would find a speckled dark beige carpet - ESP with little kids!!VHMPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616654905892431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10231134186200147782010-09-11T23:48:49.704-05:002010-09-11T23:48:49.704-05:00I like the idea of white for the paneling, good wa...I like the idea of white for the paneling, good way to hide it. Also the sage or wheat for the walls. And the chalk board wall is a great idea.<br /><br />For the carpet, none of those. Trust me we live in the country you want a nice blend of color because a single color will show the dirt like neon. We put a lovely combo, blue, green, tan and copper in our rec room and I love it. Image all the muddy little feet that will inevitably be trooping through that room.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63716217080952398542010-09-11T21:39:07.213-05:002010-09-11T21:39:07.213-05:00I agree on the white trim and I think a taupe on t...I agree on the white trim and I think a taupe on the walls (PS - love the look of painted panelling - we actually have it in our basement and it looks really nice for little cost vs. re-drywalling). On the carpet, I would actually go with a frise (not sure of the spelling) instead of burber and get one that is a nuetral with flecks of a darker color in it. The wear is much better than berber and it is much more comfortable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-44413579128077362652010-09-11T21:15:49.334-05:002010-09-11T21:15:49.334-05:00go with white. magic eraser will work wonders on ...go with white. magic eraser will work wonders on scuffs from the kids, plus it would be easy to repaint.<br /><br />think about the chalk board paint in one area. I also just saw something about dry erase board paint. how cool is that??? they even make magnetic paint.<br /><br />I liked top right and bottom right for carpet.<br /><br />also, don't be afraid to try a fun color in the basement. it will brighten it up in the winter, plus it is a fun/multipurpose space. think a fun blue or more of an apple green. <br /><br />that is an AWESOME basement. so fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-89695727387571747752010-09-11T21:10:25.012-05:002010-09-11T21:10:25.012-05:00we painted over our paneling in the basement too. ...we painted over our paneling in the basement too. (although the wallpaper suggestion sounds like it would work wonders) we just used a primer, hubby rolled and i followed with a brush and filled in all the 'voids' and did the trim, and one coat of paint did the trick. i'm all for the least amount of work that gets the job done! <br />p.s. i'm having so much fun with all these home renovation updates! i fall asleep every night to hgtv...which might explain why i'm more of a 'dreamer' than a 'do'er'!! We just bought paint for our bedroom and bathroom that *might* make it on the wall by the time the trips go to kindergarten (they're 17 months now!)...but we did get a rebate on the paint! all about saving money, right??Kara...aka Avery, Colby, and Zachary's mom!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08931301005919129052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17866759300136760042010-09-11T20:48:39.917-05:002010-09-11T20:48:39.917-05:00Do medium to dark brown carpeting. I would paint t...Do medium to dark brown carpeting. I would paint the paneling/trim white and do a color on top - like sage or whatever you like. If you do too many browns, it will look dull. If you do go with a tan/wheat color paint, make sure you put pops of color elsewhere (pillows, blankets, etc.). I wouldn't go with too dark of a color on top though, it will look like a dungeon (I grew up in a walkout). Get creative!sunshineyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074492300853088336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-22169769209524404762010-09-11T20:45:14.731-05:002010-09-11T20:45:14.731-05:00My vote is, leave it alone! :O I LOVE the way it...My vote is, leave it alone! :O I LOVE the way it looks!!! :D<br /><br />~Retro Cindy! :D<br />..~Cindy! :)http://myspace.com/cindybradytoohnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1615821456955329662010-09-11T20:34:06.449-05:002010-09-11T20:34:06.449-05:00I am going to love following the renovation!! So ...I am going to love following the renovation!! So much fun.<br /><br />I would suggest not doing carpet with children in and out and possibly that dog you have talked about. Have you thought about laminate wood covering? It looks like hardwood, but very durable for a young family. You could use some area rugs that would sort of "anchor" each area. These rugs could be a different color (but same color family)....with the laminate, easy to clean!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com