We have been in our home for seven years.And since that time the stain on my stairs has changed from a warm glow to orange.
If I could have done it all over again I would have never stained my stairs but had them painted white.
Lately I have had the itch to paint them and so I did.
I asked my husband if he would mind if I painted the stairs.
Yes I know a silly question right! I knew he would be find with it but I wanted to ask anyway.
I decided to use Annie Sloan chalk paint in pure white.
The same color I painted my cabinets HERE
Since my wall color is a warm white it makes a nice contrast between the bright white and warm white.
I love how this has brightened up this room!
Yes I know my walls are already white but it does look more pulled together now with the rails white.
I still have a few wood pieces in this room which adds a bit of warmth.
No photos were taken just before I started to paint but I have something even better.A little glimpse of what this room looked like a few years ago.
Are you ready to see the before?
Click HERE if you dare!
Pretty amazing transformation don’t you think!
That pretty bunting is a recent find at Tattered-tiques.
I wanted to add just a bit of color in here so I added that bunting and a few other recent finds!
I recently visited one of my favorite antique shops.
One of the dealers there always has the coolest treasures.
On the shelf is a pair of vintage corbels and a bird cage that I bought from her.
Love that chippy patina…and that pop of color from the birdcage and dried roses.
Another treasure I found in her booth is this chippy ceiling tin.
It has yellow and a bit of green which works perfectly with my hydrangeas.
In my ironstone pitcher I added a bouquet of cotton.A recent Decor Steals find!
Aren’t these pretty!I am in love with the neutral colors and texture of this cotton bouquet!
You know how much I love those old wood farm tables.
Well on Friday my daughter and I went out shopping at a few garage sales and I came home with a new treasure!
I just finished it up and I will be sharing it tomorrow!
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Wow, the room has really changed! It is just so pretty now! Love the painted stairs! They look great in pure white!
Luving all the new freshening up you did Anne. Spent the weekend doing some of my own. Will be revealing a bit soon.
Hugs, Gee
Very cool. You’re style is so homey and simple.
I love the stairs painted white. Nice job cuz that is not an easy task!! But oh it was worth it!
It’s so pretty, Anne, and you’re so right, it DOES make a wonderful difference!
Anne, a very very pretty transformation! The new color works so well with the rest of your lovely home!!!
Everything is so cottage cozy! Love the cotton bouquet. Where do you purchase it and how long does it last?
Love the white stairs, Anne!
Very pretty Anne. Love those corbels!
Cynthia
Love the white railings. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for ages. Ours are dark oak and I hate them, but just can’t find the time to change it out. Want to tackle mine now?
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Love the “new” stairs and I can see the color difference between the walls and the stair trim – looks good!
the stairs look great, anne:) really brightens the whole room! fabulous corbels and sweet tin, and bet i love the new table, too:)
I want to paint my newel posts white and the railing dark brown or black, but gosh that is a lot of work so I keep putting it off. Yours looks great all white.
I am amazed at the room before you went to white furniture. It doesn’t even look like the same home.
Sometimes I miss our former home because of the staircase. There are so many cute ideas for stairs and it would be fun to try one, but I was tired of always having to climb the stairs.
Great new look!
The rail looks lovely in white! It gives a fresh look to the whole room.
Wow!! The room looks beautiful. You have the patience of a saint to finish that project. Looks wonderful.
Love the stairs Anne!!! So fresh and bright! I also bought some cotton from Decor Steals….and an olive bucket……and two acorn wreaths….oh boy! The cotton looks beautiful paired with your ironstone pitcher!
Hi Anne,
I found your blog through Pintrest. Excellent info and pictures of your decor. thank you for sharing.
I have recently started (and finished) projects with chalk paint and have loved the results. I am now contemplating the bannister and handrail. Mine look much like your original colour.
My questions are … How has it stood up to use over the last few years? Are you still pleased with the results? Looking back, would you do it again or paint with standard acrylic trim paint?
Hope you have time to answer …
thank you
Debi Sexsmith