When I had my contractors over to do the deck I also asked them to paint the tall bit of my house. It may not look taller than the bit I painted before right next to it but there are stairs to the basement just behind that flower bed and with the way I had to lean the ladder over the railing I just couldn’t reach. Even if I stood tippy toe at the very top of the ladder. And I did.
Luckily my guys aren’t afraid of heights AND are tall so for them it was a piece of cake. They even went above and beyond and did the window frames. Like I said before I LOVE them!
Still to do: Paint the handrail, attach awning fabric below handrail, paint what’s green grey, wait for grass to grow and add to and rearrange the planting in the flower bed.
Here’s what our house now looks like sandwiched between our two neighbor’s. I love how crisp and clean it now is.
It looks amazing Benita. What colour are your going for the handrail? White or a pop of colour? Have a lovely day...
Posted by: Helene @ Homebound | May 22, 2012 at 02:59 AM
You've got a lot in little time. Your house looks gorgeous inside and outside. I admire your energy and of course your good taste! Hopefully with the new deck and the lawn almost finished you'll find moments to sit back and enjoy the lovely view :)
Posted by: amycapdet / May Zaragoza | May 22, 2012 at 03:02 AM
It is amazing what White paint Can do. I am impressed !!!
Posted by: Jane | May 22, 2012 at 03:04 AM
Wow what a difference a fresh coat of paint does - the exterior looks like it's brand new now! Such a fantastic change you've made to your garden already, I'll be waiting to see more :)
Posted by: Annelivia.wordpress.com | May 22, 2012 at 03:04 AM
I just love looking at your befores and afters!! Crisp and clean are definitely the right words :)
Posted by: Judith | May 22, 2012 at 03:05 AM
Det är så fint Benita! Verkligen! Helt otroligt vad du har hunnit med på så kort tid. Ska ta dina killars namn och nummer när det är dags för oss att fixa fram- och baksida :)
KRAM!
Posted by: Sarah | May 22, 2012 at 03:14 AM
Hej Benita!
WOW! Your house is perfectly smart and chic...very contemporary!
I LOVE it!
Have a great week ahead
LOVE PEACE enJOY!
Julie
x
Posted by: SWEDISH HOUSE | May 22, 2012 at 03:16 AM
The handrail will metallic grey!
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 03:18 AM
Absolut! De är toppen!
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 03:19 AM
Hi Benita - it's looking really, really good outside and inside! I hope you enjoy your new outside space this spring and summertime.
Posted by: Michelle | May 22, 2012 at 03:22 AM
Very crispy and clean indeed! Great work!
iLa
Posted by: Ilaria | May 22, 2012 at 03:28 AM
Looking great! I am sure your neighbours are thrilled to have you in the neighbourhood. You must be a big inspiration!
Posted by: Golla | May 22, 2012 at 04:00 AM
so clean and simple. you make it look so easy!
Posted by: @byebyebirdieuk | May 22, 2012 at 05:15 AM
Love, love, love the white, so blinding!
Posted by: Leena | May 22, 2012 at 06:40 AM
Oh Benita!
You have worked miracles!
You definitely are my "home-transformer" hero!
Posted by: Marian | May 22, 2012 at 07:08 AM
Just curious, what do you mean by "attach awning fabric below handrail"? Lookin' good! I love the tree shadow on the lawn.
Posted by: Elisabeth | May 22, 2012 at 07:20 AM
There's a rail just below the handrail and one further down and I will stretch awning fabric between them. Will show you when it's done!
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 07:25 AM
It's amazing Benita! I love white and your before and afters, they are so cool!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | May 22, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Your progress is amazing and the house is looking wonderful :)
Posted by: jody | May 22, 2012 at 07:42 AM
I wish your neighbor to the right would paint their house white!! It's driving me crazy.
Your home is truly gorgeous. The new deck is just perfect. Enjoy!
Posted by: Dana from CT | May 22, 2012 at 07:56 AM
Haha, me too. And that particular shade of yellow just is the worst if you as me...
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 07:59 AM
Snyggelisnyggt! Du har inte funderat på att måla räcket i den där mörkröna funkisfärgen som en del kallar Köpenhamnsgrön? Jag tror att den heter så iaf, en slags mörkgrön som är vanlig på fönsterkarmar och andra detaljer på funkishus? (om du har någon aning om vad jag yrar om.. hur som, jag älskar den färgen på husdetaljer!)
Posted by: Fröken Fräken | May 22, 2012 at 08:04 AM
It looks stunning. what a transformation! I wish i had your vision.
Posted by: Carolynn | May 22, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Vilka killar! Är det speciell eternitfärg (har du eternit? ser ut så) du målar med?
Posted by: Annie | May 22, 2012 at 08:22 AM
Ja, det är Eternit. Jag har grundat med denna http://alcro.resolutmrm.com/3B2_ROOT/3B2MMS/Company/Alcro/media/G2Instance/PDF/G2In_09_0237_16.pdf och målats med denna http://alcro.resolutmrm.com/3B2_ROOT/3B2MMS/Company/Alcro/media/G2Instance/PDF/G2In_09_0235_16.pdf. Tydligen bäst till eternit enligt dem som förstår sig på.
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Jag vill inte introducera yterligare en färg eftersom jag har svarta rännor och gula grannar... Det blir silvergrått eftersom ställningen till markisen är silvergrå och jag kommer att ha markistyg på räcket. Matchat liksom :).
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 08:29 AM
I remember that style of window from my German relatives' houses. Do you not have bugs in Europe that you can live without screens?
I think the house looks fantastic!
Posted by: Heather | May 22, 2012 at 09:53 AM
*ytterligare
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 10:08 AM
We do get occasional ones but nothing dangerous, just a few flies and mosquitos. No need for screeens.
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 10:09 AM
It looks SO much better! I love the modern-ness of it. I love the green foundation, too, and thought perhaps you had done it. I'll be sad to see that go!
Posted by: LisaZ | May 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Love it! Wonder if the neighbors are jealous? They should be! And do your contractors travel? Like to America? I can pay them in Vermont microbrew beer!
Posted by: Dusa | May 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM
I also thought that you had done that green touch on the base. It looked so much like "understatement" Benita green. I understand wanting to match the grey to the other grey bits outside, but that green seems so unique. Here in Germany the bases are all grey tones. I am trying to think of which color to paint mine.
Posted by: Alisa | May 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM
I love fresh paint! Your home is so beautiful and I love each and every thing you have done to it and always look forward to your new ideas & projects. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!
Posted by: Rachael | May 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
I have said this before, YOUR NEIGHBORS MUST LOVE YOU. Look how you have improved the entire neighborhood! So so pretty!
Posted by: RebeccaNYC | May 22, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Du har en underbar blogg! Jag undrar var du köpte dina fina utestolar? De skulle vara perfekta för mig!
Posted by: Maria | May 22, 2012 at 01:22 PM
Åh, tack! De är Toy av Philippe Starck för Driade: http://www.driade.com/home.php?idT=4&idST=8&idP=488&idC=1&pagProd=toy_poltroncina&clickP=true
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 01:38 PM
It makes me smile and happy that you have so worked your magic!
Posted by: Hxx | May 22, 2012 at 03:01 PM
Love how your home has turned out! You have the ability to get more done in a year than most of us can in 10 years! :) Enjoy your home!
Would it be too much trouble to ask you to post the before picture of the back of your home with this new "after" picture?
Posted by: Ali | May 22, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Once it's all done I'll post proper before and afters. Promise!
Posted by: Carlos | May 22, 2012 at 03:58 PM
Jisses vad fint du gör -och snabbt! Inspirerande. Tackar för alla tips och fina bilder!
Posted by: marie | May 22, 2012 at 04:16 PM
Ett litet tips... Använd fiberduk när du sår gräs. Det går mycket fortare, håller fukten och så slipper du alla fröer som finns i luften så här års. Det finns mer ogräsfrö i luften än vad man kan ana.
Det är ju inte vrålsnyggt precis, men du gillar ju vitt ;-)
Hälsn. Lotta
Posted by: Lotta | May 22, 2012 at 04:48 PM
It looks pretty awesome! I love the deck, the table, chairs and planters. Congrats!
Posted by: Ofelia, from México City | May 22, 2012 at 08:51 PM
It looks fantastic. Definitely fresh and crisp. What a huge difference a can of white paint can do. Enjoy!
Posted by: Beatrice | May 22, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Super cute. And your deck looks fabulous!
Posted by: Michelle DuPuis | May 23, 2012 at 12:51 AM
amazing... bright... clean... & fresh looking.
love your deck & the nice tidy planter box. what sort of plants do you have growing?
Posted by: christine e-e | May 23, 2012 at 02:10 AM
Det har jag kört förut men faktiskt inte tänkt på dénna gång, men nu har gräset kommit igång ordentligt utan så det får vara :)
Posted by: Carlos | May 23, 2012 at 02:37 AM
At the moment not a lot. There seems to be a peony which I wasn't aware of which is exciting, a euphornia, a variety of hosta that seems to love the sun, some wild clematis and a white rose if I remember correctly.
Posted by: Carlos | May 23, 2012 at 02:39 AM
I don't know what to think.... I'm jealous of and excited for you. This is such a vast improvement and yet, you're not even finished. I'm tired just reading your to-do list Benita.
Posted by: Luna | May 23, 2012 at 08:08 AM
On the living room window there is a skinny side and a wide side. Do they both open?
Posted by: Missy | May 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM