Sunday, March 1, 2015

PAINTING A BEAUTIFUL CEILING MEDALLION WITH THE WALL COLOR

PAINTING A BEAUTIFUL CEILING MEDALLION WITH THE WALL COLOR

For the past couple of weeks I've been working in the most beautiful home under construction.
The owners asked me to paint a special finish on alllll of the cabinets in the whole house.  They want everything to look old.  I think they said they are wanting it to look like a lodge. 
Yesterday I got permission to take pictures of anything I want, but I can't say where it is or who it belongs to.  I do understand that!  So, I'll be sharing lots of pictures with you.  It's one of my favorite homes EVER!


They got this beautiful large ceiling medallion for the dining room and said maybe I could paint it to match the cabinets nearby.  I said, I'll be glad to do that but let me show you how it will look if I paint it with the wall color.


It was already white.  I used the wall color and painted on and used a rag to wipe off some areas.  Then, I painted the swirly scrollie areas more solid to contrast and set off the lighter wiped areas.
Because the paint was an eggshell sheen, it did not need to be sealed.


My clients were very happy with the way it looked with the wall color. 
It really does look so nice!
I love all of the colors they're using in this house.  They're gray greens and greeny off whites.  
This house is out in the country and these colors look so beautiful with the beautiful nature scenes you can see from their very large windows.
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38 comments:

  1. BarbaraAnnMarch 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    I love this detailed piece. And I understand wanting to keep the same colors. But I would like to see a bolder color highlight the details a bit. Since it looks big and it's up high on the ceiling I'd say go for it. But then I'm not the person who has to re-paint it if it does not go well. But it is a beautiful piece. Great work.
    Barbara Ann
    etsy.com / shop / barbaraannscreations

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 2, 2015 at 5:41 AM

      Thanks! I bet that would look really nice, but I'm doing what the client wants and approves. She's a designer. I guess everybody's taste is different and through the years I've learned to appreciate that.

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  2. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaMarch 2, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    What a gorgeous medallion! I have one in my living room and dining room in my 1870's Victorian. They are painted the color of the ceiling. I might have to get up there and embellish them a bit!

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 2, 2015 at 7:09 PM

      Yes!! I have no idea where they found this one, but it really is beautiful. I love the medallions painted the ceiling color, too. I think they just dress up a room, even if they're white.

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  3. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickMarch 2, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    What a beautiful job on painting the Ceiling Medallion. Such detail, love it. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 3, 2015 at 7:03 AM

      Thank you, Kathy! You just paint on and wipe off with a rag. It's not that hard to do.

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  4. Parsimonious Décor DarlingMarch 3, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Visiting you from Masterpiece Mondays.

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 4, 2015 at 5:25 PM

      Thank you!! Ceiling medallions are fun to paint. You really can't mess up if you use the right colors.

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  5. LaurieMarch 3, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    W.O.W. This is superb! Thank you for sharing on VMG's Brag About It today!
    Your blog is beautiful! I really enjoyed my visit today

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 4, 2015 at 5:26 PM

      Thank you! It looks so beautiful on their dining room ceiling. I haven't seen the chandelier, yet.
      Thank you so much for your nice words about my blog. I've really been enjoying blogland :)

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  6. Nellie's Cozy PlaceMarch 4, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Wow, that is really beautiful, bet it is gonna be one striking stunning home from the sounds of it.
    Can't wait to see more pictures. From the paintings I see in your banner you are one talented lady.
    Blessings, Nellie

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 4, 2015 at 5:28 PM

      Thank you so much!! To me, it's all hard work, but love to look back when everything is finished :) This house is truly beautiful. Today they started laying the wood flooring.

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  7. Donna WilkesMarch 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    The medallion is a lovely focal point for the ceiling. I always love how your word transforms a space.

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 7, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      Yes, especially that ceiling. Now, for the chandelier. I'll be sure to share that, too. And, thank you so much. I like to share what I do in homes and, hopefully, inspire my friends.

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 4, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    That looks beautiful!

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 7, 2015 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you! It really does look nice with the soft colors that my clients are using in their home.

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  9. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    It looks gorgeous.
    Julie
    Thank you for linking up with #wordlesswednesday
    co-host - http://www.julieinthemaking.com/

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  10. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 5, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    So much prettier than ceiling white. Inspires me to do something with the one in my dining room!
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 7, 2015 at 7:42 AM

      Hi Marie. The color does look nice, but I really love when they're white or painted the same as the ceiling, too.

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  11. The Porcelain RoseMarch 7, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful! Love it!
    My husband and I put up beautiful ceiling medallions in the kitchen, dining room, living room and master bed room. They made such a difference and showcase the antique chandeliers and lighting fixtures. They are cost effective and easy to paint and install. A good weekend project.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Elizabeth

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 7, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      I agree with everything you said. Even if you think "oh, that pattern isn't going to work on my ceiling", it probably would. I've never seen one that didn't enhance the ceiling and fixture.

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  12. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 7, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I love all of the gorgeous detail Lynda! It really looks so elegant. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM

      Hi Jann, it's so easy to do. Just take a section at a time, paint on and wipe off with a rag. You can always add more in areas.

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  13. Karen @ karensuponthehillMarch 9, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    That looks beautiful! So elegant.
    I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our link party Something to Talk About! We run Monday 6am-Thursday 5pm.
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 10, 2015 at 6:51 PM

      Thank you so much! And, thank you for the invitation. I did visit and joined your linky party.

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  14. Vintage Paint and more...March 10, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    This is gorgeous - love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 10, 2015 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you, Cathy! I love all the greeny gray colors they're using throughout the house.

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  15. The Charm of HomeMarch 10, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 15, 2015 at 7:02 AM

      Thank you, Sherry! Now that the wood floors are in, it looks even prettier.

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  16. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 12, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Wow, so beautiful!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  17. One More Time EventsMarch 12, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful!!! love the colors. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time... Tammy

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 15, 2015 at 7:03 AM

      Thank you! I love all of the shades of gray green they're using in this house. Very soothing.

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  18. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMarch 12, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Lynda, I absolutely love the transformation you gave this ceiling medallion. It was in my Top 6 favorites at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this week and I'm pinning it to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent Board on Pinterest. Have a great weekend!
    Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 15, 2015 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you so much, Marie!! I'll show more pictures of the house, soon.

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  19. Deborah@Green Willow PondMarch 13, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    The ceiling medallion is gorgeous! I can't believe they would want to change it. But I'm sure whatever you do will be equally beautiful. Can't wait to see what the cabinets will look like. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Blessings, Deborah

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanMarch 15, 2015 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you, Deborah! They did like it and it looks so good now that the wood floors are in. The room is almost finished.

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