Hallway Reveal

Somehow, I managed to miss posting about the hallway makeover.

Here we have the before photos.

The hallway wasn't really in bad shape,

it just needed some updating and color.

As you can see, 

we decided to go with blue.

I believe the color was Oatlands Pale Flowers

or maybe not, I don't remember

but it is one of the historical paint colors offered by Valspar.

And here is the finished product.

I haven't touched the stairs yet.

I'll need to chemically strip the paint off the steps and the hand rail

because of the lead paint that is sure to be lurking there.

We're also waiting to find someone who can replace the section of railing

that was cut off during the conversion to apartments.

Plus there is the discovery of the ornamental scroll work

that was once on the steps.  

I discovered it on the upstairs edge of the hall,

and I found evidence of it on the steps in the hallway.

I'm hoping to be able to replicate the pattern in paint.

I'm really happy with the color and

with the light that pours in front the front door.

Now to work on finishing the laundry room.