Light and Bright Areas Upstairs

 I am making progress with painting upstairs. It is slow going as I can only do so much most days. Two hours seems to be my limit for hip to handle. And I do need to rest every two to three days. 

The front area is done and set up again. It was certainly a learning curve figuring out how to use the brush in tight spots. I used a small roller with a foam part on it. I did like that as it put the paint on quite smoothly. 

I was amazed at how bright the area looked when done. I have it set up with only a picture of the dining wall. 

The sun coming in the dining area windows messed with the brightness of the picture. The colour is light grey in the morning and more of a greige in the afternoon/evening.  

I have a welcome sign that hangs on the wall that you see coming up the stairs. I have bought a blue ribbon to make a bow to go on it. It is one of the blues I love and want in the upstairs. 

The sign is not huge and I showed it in the last post. 

My next area was the hall to the bedrooms. It was easy to decide on what part I would do first. I sanded and wiped the walls and trim down. The first coat of paint is on. 

What a huge difference in just half of the hall painted. I no longer feel like I am walking down a dark tunnel to the bedrooms and bathroom. 

What I didn't realize when taking on this project was how depressing this house looked in a mid tone yellowish taupe. I knew I didn't like the colour but didn't realize the impact it was having on my mental health. I am a person who likes a light neutral colour. I can add other colours in the decor. 

The other thing I realized was how much I enjoy painting. I did a lot of it in the past but always felt rushed and pressured. This time I can do it at my own pace taking breaks as needed. I go slow when painting as I like to be accurate. I also do a lot of thinking when rolling on the paint. Funnily enough I know exactly what picture will go on the wall by the spare bedroom. It is funny how things pop into my head while working. 

Once I finish the hall I may buy a gallon of paint and do the trim. I know it needs doing and should do it in stages also. Doing the trim means doing the doors also. They all need refreshing due to age and wear from living in a home. I also want to add crown moulding to all the rooms and need to get it here for next summer's project. 

In the meantime, I will continue painting and lightening up the upstairs of this house.