tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post1234585723490960906..comments2023-06-04T05:09:11.271-07:00Comments on sarah m. dorsey designs: Wood in our house | to paint or not to paint sarah m. dorseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-71200302847936868462014-03-06T07:36:15.983-08:002014-03-06T07:36:15.983-08:00Sorry to come late to the party, but I came from H...Sorry to come late to the party, but I came from Houzz, so I just found your blog :-) And couldn't resist asking, are all those beams really structurally necessary? What about removing the horizontal ones, at least? If you removed all the horizontal beams from the walls, and removed the trim and sills from the windows, it would definitely reduce the choppy feeling in the room. (I'd remove the vertical ones, too, but that sounds more risky... as they could be holding something up!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-20756754571625896192014-02-14T13:49:19.986-08:002014-02-14T13:49:19.986-08:00Well, the wood woud be pretty if stained in a less...Well, the wood woud be pretty if stained in a less orange finish, but I have to admit that the all withe room looks a lot bigger, dark ceileings can some times make rooms feel heavy. You can try #1 first to see how it looks and then, depending on how you feel about it, leave it as is, stain and/or paint the rest.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858394284102534532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-68930726303914408622014-02-05T12:13:56.273-08:002014-02-05T12:13:56.273-08:00What a tough decision! I definitely think you nee...What a tough decision! I definitely think you need to lighten some of that wood up, it will go with your style much more and make the whole space feel fresher and more modern. But I hate to see you loose all of the wood…it's such a part of the house. Good luck deciding! Gwen, The Makeristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190034624015945227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-91362082085224002672014-02-05T07:34:39.136-08:002014-02-05T07:34:39.136-08:00I LOVE 5 and 7. Espesially 5 looks so gorgeous and...I LOVE 5 and 7. Espesially 5 looks so gorgeous and so my style haha! I also like the dramatic effect of number 7.Trine @ Creative Pink Butterflyhttp://creativepinkbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-13016789461896083422014-02-04T15:55:45.650-08:002014-02-04T15:55:45.650-08:00Love the idea of #2 but $$$. #3 (neutaliz. would b...Love the idea of #2 but $$$. #3 (neutaliz. would be stunning!!I also love #9 & #10 because it looks so fresh and you can start with a clean canvas, so to speak. :)Allienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-46911985632420017492014-02-04T15:30:53.810-08:002014-02-04T15:30:53.810-08:00I agree...the ceiling is too orange. And if you wh...I agree...the ceiling is too orange. And if you white wash it, it will look salmon, no bueno! Please don't white wash it! It will come off too country, too.<br />I am pretty sure, it is going to cost an arm and a leg to refinish the wood ceiling...but if not, I would stain the wood ceiling to match the floor and possibly stain the beams and window casings a bit darker? Then, all the walls and "columns" painted white.<br />I really do like everything white....it makes the space look so much more airy and clean. <br />Looking forward to the evolution of your house :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234394908735349321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-29337950102072448402014-02-03T13:35:21.558-08:002014-02-03T13:35:21.558-08:00Love this room! I would leave the wood as it is bu...Love this room! I would leave the wood as it is but add track lighting to brighten it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-32659266927258148142014-02-03T06:47:39.261-08:002014-02-03T06:47:39.261-08:00I love love love option 2, but I agree the labor t...I love love love option 2, but I agree the labor to change the stain on a ceiling might be too much! If so I would go with option 1 and maybe a soft color on the walls. So the beams would be white and the walls a color with the ceiling wood. Good luck! I can't wait to see what you do!Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15033029213058107403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-17963564982717179442014-02-03T06:34:59.028-08:002014-02-03T06:34:59.028-08:00#2 all the way. the others have been done to exhau...#2 all the way. the others have been done to exhaustion and neutralizing the wood creates a nice calming wood tone. and the white on the walls still gives you that blank canvas. the ceiling doesn't have to "match" your style, it's a focal point and wood goes with everything. i'm a pro wood painter but in this case, it just takes away from the beautiful architecture you have. it would be a shame to lose the visual interest in the wood by painting it all white. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-43534142468904932392014-02-02T23:58:54.043-08:002014-02-02T23:58:54.043-08:00Version 2 & 3 are definitely the best, because...Version 2 & 3 are definitely the best, because the other ones are either too much white or too much orangey woodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-8310896446454191992014-02-01T07:29:34.887-08:002014-02-01T07:29:34.887-08:00My sister in law has the same ceilings. They sand...My sister in law has the same ceilings. They sandblasted them and it looks amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-89629448225078305292014-02-01T01:11:06.281-08:002014-02-01T01:11:06.281-08:00Hi Sarah, We too are looking at a lot of houses wi...Hi Sarah, We too are looking at a lot of houses with loads of wood, so I was very excited to see what you will be coming up with for your house!<br />I think what I would like best is neutralized beams (ceiling and walls), white ceiling, and white or blueish grey walls. Regarding the wall beams; I would try covering small areas like the window trim white, but leave the solid big beams neutralized.<br />Of course neutralizing the wood is going to be a lot of work, but I think it would be so worth it... wooden beams like that are so pretty! I think the all white or whitewash options won't do justice to the great architecture of the space...Judithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-16234279695974768692014-01-31T22:10:50.995-08:002014-01-31T22:10:50.995-08:00I think you have so much going on architecturally ...I think you have so much going on architecturally that you could do all white and it would look great! I haven't read all the comments, but if you want to leave some natural wood, what if you did a glossy white ceiling, white walls and beams, and left only the one large center beam a natural, rustic wood- maybe with a stain or wash to make it less orange? I like the one large, rustic beam in this room...maybe something like this would work? http://prettysedaynacar.tumblr.com/post/74474879424/passiondecor-de-marieclaudeErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284714257964137043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-81192892273798110502014-01-31T22:09:47.651-08:002014-01-31T22:09:47.651-08:00Oh I'm famous! heehee I saw this and thought...Oh I'm famous! heehee I saw this and thought of you- http://www.mixandchic.com/2014/01/stylish-winter-decorating-ideas.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MixAndChic+%28Mix+and+Chic%29Lindsay Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059084975367480985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-80702126212979890322014-01-31T13:43:39.574-08:002014-01-31T13:43:39.574-08:00I like the all white option.I like the all white option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-44803092570546479082014-01-31T13:34:03.105-08:002014-01-31T13:34:03.105-08:00I would start with option 1.
I'm totally di...I would start with option 1. <br /><br />I'm totally digging white right now...so I love this option, but hwat if you wanted something other than color on the walls later...would you paint the wall beams the same color or leave them white and just paint the walls?Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853046410723552796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-53760224420443328042014-01-31T13:32:32.868-08:002014-01-31T13:32:32.868-08:00This!This!Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853046410723552796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-76520791203338259402014-01-31T10:10:02.031-08:002014-01-31T10:10:02.031-08:00I may be the only one suggesting this but I'd ...I may be the only one suggesting this but I'd paint everything white and make the ceiling beams darker, like almost black wood.Pau Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196444445137035428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-11763835169309509762014-01-31T06:11:27.016-08:002014-01-31T06:11:27.016-08:00I would white wash the wood versus painting. By w...I would white wash the wood versus painting. By whitewashing, the wood grain shows through and won't be opaque. All the wood looks very heavy because all the walls are not tall so whitewash!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677651393230833680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-19780691339678747562014-01-30T20:38:11.535-08:002014-01-30T20:38:11.535-08:00I love options 1 and 2! Or what Jenna said above. ...I love options 1 and 2! Or what Jenna said above. But of course, it's your house and you should do what you feel is right for you and your family. Always go with your gut, girl!<br />Liz<br />www.liz-makes.comLiz Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436128793455302200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-67633219722170293212014-01-30T18:17:36.925-08:002014-01-30T18:17:36.925-08:00My favorite is whitewashing all the wood with soft...My favorite is whitewashing all the wood with soft blue-gray walls. Option 3 is nice but that wouldbe a lot of work at a very dangerous angle. Can't wait to see what you decide to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252322390934158682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-70671287394095333152014-01-30T17:16:12.626-08:002014-01-30T17:16:12.626-08:00I think i'm partial to two of the options, for...I think i'm partial to two of the options, for option #2, what if you painted the ceiling white and only changed the color/stain of the larger beams? a little less labor intensive. Otherwise i say go all white. The orange stain is torturous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753805038032862085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-37519355089490892762014-01-30T14:47:16.347-08:002014-01-30T14:47:16.347-08:00What about painting everything white except the ce...What about painting everything white except the ceiling beams- BUT then doing a similar treatment to the beams as you showed in #2... That way they wouldn't be too orange. ??Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16166295540499354476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-81904579009174729772014-01-30T12:19:54.421-08:002014-01-30T12:19:54.421-08:00I like number 5 and 6 the best. What about not pai...I like number 5 and 6 the best. What about not painting the wood beams on the wall and paint the celling white? It´s so much fun to follow the process of decorating your new home. Elahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544941628211859777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-65123503918371915702014-01-30T12:14:44.341-08:002014-01-30T12:14:44.341-08:00Number 2. Like the mix of white and wood. Number 2. Like the mix of white and wood. Andrea @ Decorating Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com