tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post7884701379026226262..comments2024-01-01T20:09:27.088-06:00Comments on Hill Country House: Painted FloorsHill Country House Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-1197301942787076082010-01-26T12:36:25.380-06:002010-01-26T12:36:25.380-06:00I love painted floors and splashes of color here a...I love painted floors and splashes of color here and there. And I adore a personable kitchen. But I tell ya, people do like wood. I think you should file all of your great thoughts for your next adventure. You have such a gorgeous home in a fab area! What and where to you want/go? Well, good luck!! -sMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-72160200136258751312010-01-18T05:41:52.749-06:002010-01-18T05:41:52.749-06:00I have enjoyed reading all of the comments on this...I have enjoyed reading all of the comments on this post, but ultimately agree with Linda in AZ. Of course, the market is different from place to place (why are you selling?), but it seems like pricing a house correctly in the first place is what works here in Atlanta (as well as clean, fresh, neutral, and great curb appeal).<br /><br />I was recently in a home that had painted floors in the kitchen - the kitchen was its own room, so there was a clear place where the painting could start and end. The painter is truly an artist, and he aged the floors in places where the cook would stand more. The floor truly looks like it has been there 100 years - it is so beautiful! Maybe for your next house, wherever that may be?Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-32192688823071827882010-01-17T22:00:31.794-06:002010-01-17T22:00:31.794-06:00Oh paint paint paint. I just had this conversation...Oh paint paint paint. I just had this conversation with my hubby today. I say... who cares about resale... its your home! For me, I must have COLOR!!! COLOR COLOR COLOR...<br />good luck with your choice!!!<br />XoxoGapGirlGiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310327655667730308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-5320111710501296232010-01-14T21:08:42.398-06:002010-01-14T21:08:42.398-06:00I am quite fascinated by the painted floors. I ac...I am quite fascinated by the painted floors. I actually was going to do a post on this...check out google images...there are some wild ones!<br />xxRenae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-75327448999790691982010-01-14T20:45:14.000-06:002010-01-14T20:45:14.000-06:00If you were staying...I would do it in a skinny mi...If you were staying...I would do it in a skinny minute! But I don't think I would waste the energy/time/money on it while your house is on the market...particularly if that pine is sought after.<br /><br />You have a gorgeous kitchen...It is your stone alcove and the stone doors that will be selling your home anyway...<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you end up with! You have phenomenal taste!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-48209675372500134812010-01-14T19:04:56.443-06:002010-01-14T19:04:56.443-06:00Hi, I just found your blog, I'm from Texas too...Hi, I just found your blog, I'm from Texas too, and I just wrote a post on how I painted my floors in my old house. I agree with "j, from, for the love of a house". Nice to meet you. Your home is beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912429057655544128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-55880635827445472942010-01-14T19:04:56.159-06:002010-01-14T19:04:56.159-06:00Hi, I just found your blog, I'm from Texas too...Hi, I just found your blog, I'm from Texas too, and I just wrote a post on how I painted my floors in my old house. I agree with "j, from, for the love of a house". Nice to meet you. Your home is beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912429057655544128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-61792330645696773712010-01-13T22:40:32.237-06:002010-01-13T22:40:32.237-06:00Thanks so much for visiting my place. I'm look...Thanks so much for visiting my place. I'm looking forward maybe to meeting Thornton Dial himself.<br /><br />We've painted the floors of 2 bedrooms and a hall with Benjamin Moore white porch and floor paint. Visitors don't know what to make of them. It is a striking look for sure but I think most folks can't imagine doing it for themselves.<br /><br />We'd removed carpet and the old oak floor underneath badly needed a refinish. We painted and saved a bunch. All depending: if we sell we can refinish the floors and have them look brand new.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-55598351479276305782010-01-13T14:53:39.330-06:002010-01-13T14:53:39.330-06:00I was just reading about painted floors today! I ...I was just reading about painted floors today! I love the stripes. I would like to pass along some blog love with a blog award for you... www.paperwhitej.blogspot.comCarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482680886160519266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-22818440524161818492010-01-12T08:56:35.546-06:002010-01-12T08:56:35.546-06:00Long Leaf Pine is coveted in the Hill Country. I ...Long Leaf Pine is coveted in the Hill Country. I would leave it up to the next owner. Men seem to like the natural wood more than women do. I painted the pine cabinets at my house in the hills and love it. The kitchen is so much brighter. They were not long leaf pine though. Your house looks beautiful as is.Ry @ Sotto Il Monte Vineyardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963652024916167506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-4307005722018180172010-01-12T07:50:57.575-06:002010-01-12T07:50:57.575-06:00I don't think you should change a thing in thi...I don't think you should change a thing in this house. It's great as it is, and I'm one of those people who would say "I can't believe they painted over that wood!" Save your decorating energy for the next house!Thirkellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686424435086254617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-58736418790381659532010-01-10T19:01:11.069-06:002010-01-10T19:01:11.069-06:00Hey gf, where have you been? I have missed you! I ...Hey gf, where have you been? I have missed you! I vote for paint, I loved that first photo with the green. Let us know what you do decide to do.Room Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-46052673676008480922010-01-10T15:03:05.486-06:002010-01-10T15:03:05.486-06:00hmmm, i don't know..."for sale" chan...hmmm, i don't know..."for sale" changes everything and your concerns are legit! i always worry when i try to sell that one crazy thing in my booth...it might be great, but i've limited my market by its craziness! i would probably leave everything as is, continue to collect your ideas and go crazy in the next place!Janethttp://blog.talksweettalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-87916144470012810232010-01-10T14:21:17.177-06:002010-01-10T14:21:17.177-06:00Mrs. W...
It has been forever since I have been in...Mrs. W...<br />It has been forever since I have been in that dining room and I miss it. We have had some wonderful times there with Emma and all of our friends! Miss seeing you! I really do like the ideas of painted floors, not sure if I would ever be brave enough to do it though!Katie @ Miss Klohn's Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952182539453384791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-85024354457765414512010-01-09T18:46:51.789-06:002010-01-09T18:46:51.789-06:00I would leave drastic changes to the next owner. ...I would leave drastic changes to the next owner. You have a wonderful house (as you know) and there is no way to please everyone. I agree that we should all please ourselves, but selling a house is a big deal involving a lot of money. My advice is to be practical and leave things as they are for the sale. <br /><br />With your NEXT house have all that fun expressing yourself. It will be wonderful.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-87356819970505987532010-01-09T14:51:40.748-06:002010-01-09T14:51:40.748-06:00Well I had to scroll and scroll because I needed t...Well I had to scroll and scroll because I needed to check out your kitchen since this might be my first visit. I love the colors you already have going on. If you want to paint I say paint. We remodeled our kitchen in our home of 28 years just one year before selling. Always had old painted cupboards and replaced them with beautiful maple ones. Now we have moved into a newer home that has tons of oak cabinetry. Absolutely not my favorite and I am thinking of painting at least some of them. That look is defiantly in. And everyone changes things after buying don't they?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431119683829319380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-50724550092915426862010-01-09T13:18:21.811-06:002010-01-09T13:18:21.811-06:00YOu have wonderful taste, love all your ideas. Bu...YOu have wonderful taste, love all your ideas. But - I would say to save your creative juices for your new home and keep your current home as is. It is Hill Country Classic and that is what many will be looking for. <br /><br />I know what you mean about always wanting to change things up. We're still settling in, I still have bare walls with nothing hung on them yet, and I want to change it all up. Color, furniture, the whole nine yards. I have to act like I'm fine with it right now though or I'll end up in divorce court... <br /><br />I can't believe you're moving! I take it you're staying in Frbrg though... Hope so! We haven't even met "live" yet!Lavender Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266253102704443700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-58501328555468776542010-01-07T22:07:31.512-06:002010-01-07T22:07:31.512-06:00The comments are really stacking up and I have not...The comments are really stacking up and I have nothing new to add! I agree with the other posters who suggested just leaving your kitchen as it is. I think it's beautiful, by the way. Maybe you could paint the walls cream/white, but that's just me. I painted my kitchen floors in my previous home and didn't like it at all. Even though I used oil based floor paint, it eventually began to chip, but again, just my opinion!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286833668564670001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-52638072420299704262010-01-07T21:05:05.351-06:002010-01-07T21:05:05.351-06:00Well, this must be a popular subject--to paint or ...Well, this must be a popular subject--to paint or not to paint----<br />I must admit I have no original thought in this matter. Don't spend your time or energy on this home. Wait for the next one. You will have one within the year. As we talked earlier, I feel it.<br />Love you and love your taste!<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-68854724194753836222010-01-07T13:13:20.908-06:002010-01-07T13:13:20.908-06:00I would leave them alone...LOVE painted floors...b...I would leave them alone...LOVE painted floors...but you are much safer not painting them if the house is on the market (real estate is our business here at Coastal Charm). Best of luck with the sale of your home!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda@Coastal Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216295757799446261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-15457491119515577632010-01-07T12:13:05.604-06:002010-01-07T12:13:05.604-06:00Hi Ann, you have a wonderful blog and an exquisite...Hi Ann, you have a wonderful blog and an exquisite taste, I have loved browsing through your blog. I think whatever you decide to do it´s going to be just perfect, and if not, then you can change it again, isn´t it?? And your new house has to be something you really love and feel confort in, and lots of space for your always changing furniture, as you told.<br />Muchos cariños, and happy to meet you.<br />Maria Ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-514728793915682712010-01-07T09:26:36.453-06:002010-01-07T09:26:36.453-06:00Hi Ann! Happy New Year!
Boy, this is a tricky one...Hi Ann! Happy New Year!<br />Boy, this is a tricky one. My first impluse in to say "leave it", BUT.... this is a VERY high-end house.. not the spec home type, and I believe the type of person who has the means and the taste to buy your house is not someone who also just wants to live in a "clean house." I think your hi-end buyer is a differnet animal than the normal house buyer. <br />That being said and after going back and looking at your original kitchen photos, I say in all honesty (and I can say this because I've spoken to you;);) DO NOT PAINT YOUR FLOORS! Your kitchen floors are gorgeous. If it were my house I would paint your cabinets a soft white (or like your ceiling, which I love!) that relates to your limestone in a heart-beat, and then take your yellow walls from the more primary yellow to a muted, earthy yellow- one that relates to the dining room colors (or maybe a beautiful French-blue?). I think the natural wood cabinets are really busy, and that the two different natural colors of the woods in the floor and the cabinets fight with each other. Painting would also make your fun back splash and your beautiful appliances POP!! <br />My personal opinion is that people often think that buyers are looking for 'plain vanilla' houses, but I believe buyers look for Continuity (see how people could confuse the two?!) <br />Our house in Dallas was anything but vanilla and we had constant showings, lots of offers and in the end the person who bought my house didn't change a single color! What our house did have was great visual flow.... continuity!!<br />Good luck with your decision!!<br />talk soon, j.for the love of a househttp://fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-37449579399874112372010-01-06T22:03:16.849-06:002010-01-06T22:03:16.849-06:00Hi Ann ! I am commenting again after I cracked up ...Hi Ann ! I am commenting again after I cracked up when you went on my blog...Here's the real deal: you have fabulous taste. It reflects in this home and it will in your next one. Whomever the lucky buyer might be, they will be able to say they bought their home from Ms Hill Country House. I think that is worth more than any paint job...Maryanne:)Beadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-6992952703732542242010-01-06T21:45:29.884-06:002010-01-06T21:45:29.884-06:00Too funny.... I just posted my latest and we used ...Too funny.... I just posted my latest and we used a couple of the same House Beautiful pics! Whoops! :{}Rebecca Corvesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318490625298537350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8756498813126879104.post-83097750935510035762010-01-06T20:54:21.465-06:002010-01-06T20:54:21.465-06:00* I must agree w/ everyone else!
May I suggest yo...* I must agree w/ everyone else!<br /><br />May I suggest you (just IMHO): keep/make your home sparkley-clean & smelling fresh (repaint areas that REEEEEALLY need it, using pale neutrals... "they" can "punch" it all up later!), uncluttered (INCLUDING closets, garage, cupboards, etc!), add fresh flowers (withOUT toooo much fragrance!), replace any lampshades that are old, faded, outdated, etc. annnnd make sure the outdoors look as welcoming & charming & fresh as the indooors!!! THINK THAT WILL SERVE YOU WELL, my friend!!!<br /><br />Thennnnnn, you can happily use all your marvelous, exciting, creative, fun & imaginitive ideas in your FABULOUS N*E*W home!!!<br /><br />Blessings for a quick, easy sale!!!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Linda in AZ *<br />bellesmom1234@comcast,netLinda in AZ *https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.com