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Entryway Makeover & Stripes!

I was on vacation last week and was amazing–and much needed (pictures to come).  But now that we are back I have so much to do to get our yard ready for summer and to prepare for my 30th birthday party!!!  It’s going to be projects galore for the next couple of weeks!  Here are pictures from a project I took on right before we left.  I hope you enjoy them.
It’s been a LONG time since I posted that I wanted to an entryway makeover.  Well I finally did it!  Because I’m crazy I decided to paint it the weekend before we left on our big trip, which was also 3 days before family was in town.  I couldn’t help myself, I got the bug and wanted to paint it.  It was a lot to take on right before leaving but I’m so glad it’s done, it looks awesome!
Here’s a picture of what it looked like 3 months ago:
Back in February I went to TJ Maxx and bought these baskets.  I felt like I was wasting space having the picture frames on the entry table so I bought the baskets to store Malea’s shoes.
I love the texture that the baskets add to the room.
Here’s the entire entryway before.  (Notice the “old” kitchen in the background).
Here’s the inspiration picture I got from Tracie from Tale of Many Cities.  I love the dark stripes.
Matt hates to paint but he was nice enough to tape all the stripes off for me.  He did a great job!
The first layer, white.  I’ve never painted stripes before.  I knew how to do it but it was a lot of work to tape, paint, re-tape, and then paint again.
After I was done I couldn’t wait to see the results so I pulled a little piece of the tape off. 🙂  If you want to learn how to paint a perfect line, like this one, click here.
Here’s the first “after” picture.  I also spray painted my candlesticks a lighter color so that they wouldn’t fade into the dark background.
Then I spray painted my key holder so that it would “pop” off the wall.  I love the new bright silver color.
After painting I decided that I really needed to add some lighting in the entryway, since it’s pretty small with a low ceiling, so I headed to TJ Maxx for some more shopping. 🙂
I love my new lamp.  Now I think I want to spray paint the mirror solid gold but it’s going to have to wait a little longer.
The shelf on the wall to the left was left over from when we moved, it used to be in Malea’s room.  I had Matt hang it for me and then I added the hooks underneath for purses, etc.  I also bought some fabric to recover the small ottoman but I probably won’t get to it for another week or so.

I also spray painted this frame silver.  I think now it “pops” way more then it used to.

Here are some more before and afters:
I love my new entryway, what do you think?  It’s not the red that I had originally thought I’d paint it but I’m really happy with the new design.
We recently made over our entryway again with board and batten! To see what it looks like now click HERE.

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  1. Ladybird Ln says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Thanks for hosting! Love your blog!Carleewww.ladybirdln.com

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  2. Carrie @ Fine & Handy says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:18 am

    I just found your cute blog. I link #4 and I am your newest follower. Thanks for hosting and now I'm off to look around some more. Have a great week!

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  3. Leanne says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:34 am

    I love your entry. The stripes look fantastic. Hope you had a great trip with the husband. Thanks again for letting me guest post.

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  4. Bethany says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:41 am

    OMG ANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! WOW i cant believe how awesome that looks! You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!! 🙂

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  5. Bethany says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:42 am

    By the way i love the new baskets under the entry table! David loves the new look too!

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  6. Brandi says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:53 am

    Ummm… can we please do stripes somewhere in my house??? Where?? Come help me!! Anywhere in my house! lol

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  7. Marianne says

    May 16, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Looks great. You did an awesome job on this project.

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  8. Chris says

    May 16, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    You know I love stripes! This is awesome! Thanks for the party invite. I am a new follower now too! Chris http://usandthem1971.blogspot.com/

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  9. Emily says

    May 16, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Love your striped wall and how you painted your candlesticks and they key holder. Awesome. Think I may have to stripe my babies room that's such a cute idea!

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  10. Kari says

    May 16, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    What a gorgeous transformation!

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  11. [email protected] says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Your entry really looks amazing! What a great way to welcome your guests, too! I can't wait to see more of your projects…you are like me – once you get that feeling of doing something, you go with it!! Your hubby is sweet too!Becky B.www.organizingmadefun.comOrganizing Made Fun

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  12. Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says

    May 16, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Those walls make my heart swoon!www.luxeboulevard.blogspot.com

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  13. Jen says

    May 17, 2011 at 3:06 am

    This room looks fantastic!

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  14. Jess @ House Sweet Home says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting! I am a new follower of your blog, and I loved getting a peak at what everyone is doing!

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  15. Amy @ Increasingly Domestic says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Your new entry looks amazing! I love the bold stripes:)

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  16. andie jaye says

    May 20, 2011 at 6:42 am

    i love it! it adds soo much sophistication to that entryway. and those baskets in that table are so great!! andiejaye

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  17. idesign says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    obsessed with how the entry came out!!! HUGE beautiful difference! Found you over at sassy sites, come by for a visit sometime :)Jackiehttp://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com

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  18. Nicole Maki says

    May 21, 2011 at 12:44 am

    The baskets really do add a ton of texture and storage too. Good thinking.Love what a huge change you made – the stripes are awesome.

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  19. Ty and Whitty says

    May 21, 2011 at 4:26 am

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  20. Ty and Whitty says

    May 21, 2011 at 4:27 am

    That is so pretty. and I am in love with the stripes! I am visiting from the mommas kinda crafty linky party. Come and say hi I love visitors and I am doing a really fun giveaway next week so come back and check it out. A Mommy's Life….with a touch of Yellowtyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  21. At The Picket Fence says

    May 21, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    That looks absolutely AMAZING!! The stripes are divine and completely transform and define your entry. Dare I say they actually make it look bigger?? 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!Vanessa

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  22. Amy Bowman says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    You were featured at New Nostalgia's AP Tuesday! Thanks for linking up!

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  23. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    May 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    love at first stripes! awesome!!!

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  24. To Sew With Love says

    May 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    I love that wall! thanks for sharing!

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