I shared the new simpler French style chandelier in the dining room a couple of weeks ago and I knew it wasn't quite complete. The ceiling medallion was too blue gray which went fine with the first chandelier, but not so much with the new one.
I wasn't looking forward to refinishing this one as I had to do it on the ladder and with my head bent back, oh, my aching neck, but it really didn't take me very long to complete it and so worth the work.
You can see how blue the medallion looks in this before photo.
After some new layers of paint the blue gray is gone.
I looked at the finish on the other parts of the chandelier and did my best to recreate it on the medallion. I used an off white, gray brown and then added some gold Rub N Buff here and there.
Much better don't you think?
Much better don't you think?
You can see how I made over the medallion the first time in 2011 in this post.
Wow, time flies!
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Turned out great!
ReplyDeleteYep- It looks much better---matches the chandy now. Have a great Thursday- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI admire your bravery in using and mixing paint(colors) and your projects always look great!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the stained chairs in there! So pretty and rich looking!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize your ceiling was yellow. It looks fantastic, and the medallion color is just right.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Is this one of the ceilings getting painted?
ReplyDeleteNo, it isn't unless I decide to do it later. Most people love this ceiling.
DeleteIt looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the medallion? It is beautiful....makes me want one.....
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Kim, the refreshing of the medallion looks perfect with the chandelier. I know how bad that hurts your neck, have done it so many times!
ReplyDeleteKim, I hope you neck is feeling better! The medallion is blending perfectly with your new chandelier. You are a genius with the paintbrush!
ReplyDeletegreat job, Kim, it's beautiful (medallion AND chandy). I love a project like that, replicating paint finishes. except for the bend the neck backward part.
ReplyDeleteIt does make a difference I love it
ReplyDeleteLooks great, goes well with chandy! I wished I had the confidence to paint!
ReplyDeleteYou've made a fabulous job with the colour. It is one thing I miss in our old farmhouse here, we don't have any ceiling roses, the ceilings are all criss crossed with old beams and we couldn't even add one if we wanted to!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, Kim. Great job and I hope your neck feels better:) Joe had his surgery on Tues. and I brought him HOME today!!! Amazing!! Have a great weekend.
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