Long overdue Living room update!!

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BungalowMo
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Long overdue Living room update!!

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It's been a long few years. Haven't been here to post much being busy with work, projects and another shoulder surgery.
I hadn't done a thing to my living room since I bought this place. Had chimney flashing repair to do & a tub overflow leak above this room that 2 plumbers didn't get right, but I did!

So...once I knew there were no more leaks....I attacked it head on!
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Wall & Ceiling above fireplace
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This is the tub leak spot above dining room entry
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I think I've reached my max for pics for this post! LOL
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Re: Long overdue Living room update!!

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Just a few more that didn't fit original post

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Re: Long overdue Living room update!!

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Wow, it looks great, Mo! It's amazing how dramatic a coat of paint and new window treatments can be. The entryway and room looks perfect. Love the fireplace and sconces! Is there anything more rewarding than painting over all the plaster repair and making the carnage disappear??

I'll be posting some before and after pictures of my bathroom, now that the walls are painted and I'm finishing up the trim. It looks like a completely different space.
Matt


I built a chimney for a comrade old;
I did the service not for hope or hire:
And then I travelled on in winter’s cold,
Yet all the day I glowed before the fire.


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It looks absolutely beautiful - LOVE the pictures and color choices. Thank you for sharing, you must just love sitting in that cozy space and looking at the benefits of all that work!

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Thanks MJ1987 & 02Annie!!

Yes...I really love this room now! It was SO ugly & needed so much attention before I could even think about painting. Nasty flat tan. Yuck!!!

It's so nice not having that ugly mess to be the first thing people see when they walk in!

I used Sherwin Williams Cityscape, Grey Matters & Passive all in the same chip category
It looks a little light in this pic.

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Looks good Mo.

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Late catching your update, but still wanted to say everything looks great. Nicely done. :thumbup:
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