I love the white woodwork. I heard that when you have white woodwork oil based paint can yellow. I'm going to have extensive woodwork painted white and I'm worried that it will turn yellow. The painter will use Benjamin Moore Impervo..Anyone had your trim painted with oil and it yellowed? Should I have him use Latex for the trim? Thanks! »
Anne DeCocco Oil based paint can yellow over time due to a lack of light. So if your space doesn't get much natural light, you might want to use latex. BUT there's a lot of new technology in paint, so talk to the folks at your local paint stores if your painter isn't up on the latest info. I don't spec oil based paint anymore as the water based paints have come a long way and are easier to touch up. But my painter still prefers to use oil on cabinetry (not trim). It depends on the job--sometimes I let him win, sometimes he lets me!
7. If your bedroom has a sitting area, make it a wonderful retreat for the end of the day. Some cozy seating, a beautiful rug and some great books or magazines and you'll have the perfect spot to unwind.
Oh wow, so calming..and clean. A little throwback to the Waverly days in my opinion. I like this sitting rooms and the elegance of it but yet down to earth that the kids don't feel inhibited in going in there and having a chat with Mom.
similar size to space we're adding -- of course we'd have a door where the chairs are, but can see how window seat might incorporate into the larger room. Also note bookcases on window seat.
this looks to be about the size of the space we'd be adding - of course door vs chairs, etc, but can see how window seat might incorporate into the larger room