What was next?   Wood Paneling!!

As is typical in many mid century homes, my house has an assortment of wood paneled walls. I am starting with the back of the house, the cheapest of paneling, the smallest of rooms.

Called the Sewing Room, it was an addition made for my grandmother. It also served as a guest room. As a kid it was my favorite because it was the quietest, darkest and also the warmest. Mee Maw blasted the AC. I always froze in this house. In that room I only needed like 3 blankets to sleep comfortably. Back there I could read in peace, pretend to be asleep when feeling introverted, and generally get some peace in a house full of people. I have great memories of that room.

However, I also like some color and find the wood overwhelming and outdated.

So here is the paneling, complete with wood trim, wood doors...  But it does have a fantastic light fixture, a white sphere that photographs poorly when lit.

I got super lucky and found a gallon of tinted primer in a nice green shade. I am horrible at making color decisions, so I like letting the magical cans of oops paint save me money and narrow my options. 

It took 2 coats of paint and luckily I seem to have enough, hopefully with a little left to have a mason jar of touch up paint for future spots. 

The hardest part was getting all down in the nooks and crannies of the paneling. The fluffy roller was fine in big areas where I could have it filled well and press hard. For the top and bottom I had to literally go into the cracks with a little flat craft brush. 

There was so much trim that this room is taking a lot longer than most. I totally brain farted and forgot to prime it.... so it is taking many coats. Lesson learned. Primer purchased. Time wasted... 

But here we go! Here are some images of the process as it comes together. 

A note about the door. Yes, I painted the glass. I HATE blue tape. It serves some purposes, don't get me wrong, but I am cheap as hell and I hate how paint bleeds under it (I know the trick to that, but it doesn't work on glass so well)

Did I mention now cheap I am? That tape is $5 a roll!! F that! 

Back to the glass. I love glass, it is the easiest! 5 minutes with a razor blade and that paint is gone with a sharp line, looking perfect. Voila! 

I haven't done it yet, still have to finish the trim... but first, I will move to the bathroom for a few days.