Looks great! What a change you have made in that house! We have that same wood paneling and crown molding, but I don't want to paint it so it's been a challenge to figure out how to modernize the look.

I love it! What a difference. If you don't mind sharing, what paint color did you use on the walls? It really makes the room so serene.

gmnolen - Paint color is SW Samovar Silver.

What a huge, HUGE difference! Looks like two entirely different houses.

Thanks so much for coming back to share the results of your long labor.

PS I love the print of the tree.

What a huge, HUGE difference! Looks like two entirely different houses.

Thanks so much for coming back to share the results of your long labor.

PS I love the print of the tree.

Looks fantastic -- what a HUGE change in your house! And in such a short time!:)

Well done and great choices!

Wow! What a transformation! Looks wonderful!

The painted paneling and crown molding really bring it up to date as does the new fire screen.

Thanks for sharing your success.

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Thank you for sharing! By posting you will help others who don't know what to do with their rooma.

Fantastic job and I, too, really like that tree print. I hope it will find a spot somewhere else in your home.

It looks great! What a difference painting the trim and walls made - it looks really nice.

Just beautiful. What a transition. Personally, I really like that print. Maybe you should keep it to switch over to in the winter. You've done a great job. What's next?

Love it!!!

It never ceases to amaze me what some paint can do! The new mantel is also a great change. I love how even the hallway looks so much lighter and more pleasant.
You have really made it lovely and your own ;)

Thanks for all the positive comments! We are extremely happy with our progress so far.

What's next??? Well, I get to spend some money on landscaping. Our pool area looks really bad and there are many tree's that need to come down. The previous owner didn't do much of anything the eight years they lived here except add wallpaper to every room..haha

What a beautiful, tasteful change you and your wife have created. I also like the picture over the mantel.

You will have to post pictures of your landscaping endeavors, too, please.

That's a terrific transformation. Well worth the wait for your new mantle. Please post pictures of your next project. I'm always looking for inspiration.

You have been busy

LOVE what you have done, lightened, brightened, freshened, modernized - That work has paid off

Enjoy

I have enjoyed watching your room come together. Love everything about it!!

LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER!

Here is a link that might be useful: Fireplace mantels in Richmond Va

Yet another perfectly done touch to an amazing room. Did you ever decide on window treatments?