Why is it that so many 1970s homes have wood panelling? Ok, so that was sylish back then but why do so many men still like it? Why is it that men cringe when you say you want to paint over wood? Well, if you are one of those guys who love the look of paneling and the 'man cave'... look away!
Our den before....
This depressing room was given a lift with A LOT of primer and some great pigmented paint...
The floors will be redone later this week and the windows are supposed to be replaced soon (why they weren't painted). The desk was left in the home and hauled out this evening. Shelves and cupboard doors still need to be added but you can already see the changes happening.
Right now this is the room that has the biggest improvement. Prior to the paint job this room was dark and depressing... today this room is bright and feels clean and fresh - even a little beachy.
The cost of this makeover? About $100. When working on value add, paint is frequently the most cost effective change you can make.
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Melissa Marro, a published artist, now turned staging advocate and national speaker speaks her mind about real estate and the home staging industry. In her 'no holds barred' approach, audience members find real answers to the industries pitfalls and learn how to overcome them with tried and true information and guidance. With marketing as her passion, she turned a small home based business into one of the nation's largest home staging and training facilities. Selling her successful home staging company in January 2012, Marro is now a full time speaker and instructor for Staging And Resign and Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)'s trade events.
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to all those guys look away is right! This looks so much brighter with the blue instead of the wood. And the contrast of the white painted bookcases makes it look very crisp!
Love it! My husband loves the tacky wood paneling, too! Don't understand it, but as soon as they turn their heads--I say paint it!! Thanks for sharing your great pics.
It looks gorgeous-the white cabinets look stunning. This room went from drab to fab!!
Melissa...love the new color and the crispness of the white...perfect! May I copy your before and after photos to share with the many paneled room owners that I encounter. The transformation of your home will certainly be a show stopper and worthy of a magazine article. Bravo!
Bravo !!! The room looks great. Can't wait to see more.
Thanks for the encouragement!!
Ginger - please feel free. Actually remind me and when I get home from Stagers List Expo I'll email you larger copies for your marketing. Please just note that they are ours...
Great transformation my friend! Please share pics of the flooring to finish off the the icing on the cake.
Melissa, I will be in touch. Also would like to know the name and brand of the seafoam color.
I am going to love this series...this is really fun getting to watch right from the beginning! I love the color and the transformation is fabulous. It is true about the men...my son has this same paneling in his home and really doesn't want it painted because "he likes it."
Wow! Love the color! I know the transformation will be killer, especially with furniture. :) It's amazing what a difference the right can of paint can make!
What a difference! A picture is worth a thousand words and WOW are there a lot words for the after pictures. I look forward to the next 'Stage'
Melissa, great transformation. I agree with the others, the color and crisp white paint really made a difference. Good job!
Melissa:
Just FAB...when do we get to see the FINAL product staged?