A few weeks back we started a wood plank wall DIY in our dinette area. I am here to reveal the finished product!
It was a fairly simple process with the tongue and groove boards. Once the entire wall was completed with planks we needed trim on the corner. I wanted a chunky look, so we bought base boards to attach at the corner.
Now the fun begins-painting the area. I used Coastal Fog by Benjamin Moore in Regal Pearl. The color choice is part of Benjamin Moore’s Classic Color Collection. I have learned over the years to use colors on walls that are timeless. This neutral canvas is a springboard for whatever color combination suits you. It gives you more flexibility in changing out accessories and patterns. Colorful accessories can give just as much wow factor as bold and bright walls. And let’s face it, with limited time on our hands…changing out a few pillows is much easier than cleaning out a room to paint the walls.
Side note on color:
I just recently painted our dining room in Nantucket Fog by Benjamin Moore. I was drawn to the blue gray tone on the paint chip. As I painted the sample on the walls, I was still on board. But, now that all 4 walls are painted in it-I have to say it is just too much blue in this room. So, hindsight is always 20/20, but I think I would go for this color in accents; maybe some wall art {which I may do now that I have a whole 1/2 gallon left}.
Lighting plays a huge part in how the chosen paint color will look in a room at various times of the day as well. Make sure you sample the color on each wall. But, even after you do all this {as I did} it still may not be the right fit. You win some, you lose some.
Here are a few other wood plank wall DIY projects that I just adore.
This wall from Carrie @ Lovely, Etc. is fabulous in my opinion. I love the dry brush technique and the colors she chose.
And then there is this incredible wood plank wall DIY from Shanty 2 Chic. How great is this? Instant inviting entryway. And the shelf is just icing on the cake!
Well, thanks for joining me on yet another DIY project from Dandelion Patina. I hope you found inspiration here. Happy creating! Dream. Wish. Inspire.
It looks fabulous! I’m hoping to tackle a plank wall of our own for my son’s room. You can check out my plans here if you’d like: http://makingitinthemountains.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/carsons-bedroom-heres-the-plan/
Those plans are looking great! I love the industrial type light fixture you chose. A local antique store had salvaged fixtures from a gymnasium that looked very similar to this, but the only problem was that they were 300-500 watt. I wanted one so bad because the price was fantastic, but we weren’t sure about the wattage. I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how to repurpose one other than for a fixture. If you have any ideas for me, let me know. I would love to hear them! Good luck on your son’s room! Please share once it is completed, or better yet, I will subscribe! Thanks for stopping over Kristi!
This is awesome!! I’ve made a wooden plank headboards, and recently wooden plank food photography backdrops. So many creative options!
YES! It definitely is a great backdrop for photos! Your cranberry salad is making me hungry!
Love it! Really gives the wall some character!
Sondra, I agree! I love painted tongue and groove. I wish our whole house had it! I see more projects in the future…my poor hubby!
Wow that looks amazing
Natalia, thank you so much.
WHOA, you have incredibly beautiful taste. I am so impressed with you! This is BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you Rebecca. The home renovations are a work in progress.
This is gorgeous and so fabulous! I wish I was handy/crafty like this!
Happy Belated SITS Day!
xoxo
Thank you Jennifer! Creating is definitely my outlet.