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How to Nest for Less™

No Longer Seeing Red

in Room Makeovers on 07/02/12

The very first thing we painted when we moved into our home over 6 years ago was the continuous wall running from our Dining Room to our Kitchen.

We’ve had red as an accent color throughout our home, but now I’m ready for a change. I’m ready to lighten everything up. Live lighter and brighter.

I love the color I just painted my craft room so decided to use the same shade on the old red accent wall. It’s called Sea Salt from Sherwin Williams.

What I love about this shade is that it looks different in every light. It can go from from a bright desatured green with a hint of blue during the day to a darker grayish green at night. LOVE, seriously.

So, lighter and brighter thus far?

I still have a LOT of changes to make… we’re adding board & batten next weekend, need to update the lighting fixture, find a centerpiece, and hopefully someday soon get a new dining room table. I’ve been eyeing this one from World Market.

I added a little photo gallery on the accent wall. All of the photos are actually of my daughter (taken by Kristine Lynn Photography), and I kinda like how they’re detail shots and not just her face. Doesn’t seem so overly creepy that I have three huge photos of my daughter in my dining room!

I got the four vases from Goodwill for $3.00 total. I just painted the insides white with acrylic paint that I had in my craft stash.

So here’s the before with the red wall… and here’s the after!

Like I said, next week I’m starting some board & batten along that wall. Can’t wait to show you! Oh, and I mentioned that this wall runs into my kitchen, but I’ll save that reveal for another day :)

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  1. Stefany says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Beautiful and bright, looks wonderful!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer@heylittlemother.com says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:45 am

    Your color choice really brightened the whole area up! I’m working my way through my home right now, updating paint colors. I can’t wait to see how your board and batten turns out. I’m considering doing that on a wall in our kitchen. Good luck!

    Reply
  3. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Oh it looks great and I LOVE the fab photos of E! Can’t wait for the Board and Batten! :) I’ll use your tutorial for our bedroom :) Muah!

    Reply
  4. Andrea says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:37 am

    It looks so much more open.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm

      It’s amazing what a lighter color can do! Just wait until you see my kitchen transformation!!

      Reply
  5. meghan says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Lighter was definitely the way to go!
    Good move :>)

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Meghan!

      Reply
  6. Laura @ Elegant Nest says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I love SW Sea Salt….it is one of my favorites. I have been adding alot of sea glass colors to my home lately. So soothing and beautiful and remind me of the beach…my favorite place to be!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Definitely soothing! Hey, if I’m a good 10 hours from the beach, might as well bring it to me (well, at least the feel of it!).

      Reply
  7. comeca says

    July 2, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Oh I love the new look! So light!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    WOW! Amazing what a little loving Sea Salt can do- gorgeous color….and what a soft pretty transformation!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      THanks Jen! It definitely softens the space.

      Reply
  9. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    July 2, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I love it! It looks so much brighter and so fresh.

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 2, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Taryn! Hope you’re doing well :)

      Reply
  10. Chelsea @ two twenty one says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Uh, when should I expect my formal dinner invitation to arrive? Because I would TOTALLY eat in this dining room. The red dining room? Eh, not so much. The new sea salt dining room? Slap a roast in the oven because I’m comin’ over!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Next time you’re in St. Louis give me a ring!! You know I’d have you over in a heart beat ;)

      Reply
  11. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    What a beautiful color! We painted our bathroom a similar color, and I love that I can use both blue and green things with it. Very calming and versatile, and I’ll have to say that those photos of your daughter are just precious!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Thanks so much Jane!

      Reply
  12. Cait says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Oh, I love that colour! I’ll be stealing that one for my laundry room (the one room I have all to myself!!!). You know what, I really like your dining table. I wouldn’t get rid of it! I love the straight lines and the simplicity of it all. Maybe you should consider recovering or slipcovering your chairs instead…. just a thought to save you $$$$… anyway, I read your blog all the time! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:12 am

      Thanks Cait! I’m actually going to keep the table for now. It’s kinda growing on me ;)

      Reply
  13. Erin K. says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Awesome! I am on a mission to lighten and brighten my house too!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:12 am

      It make a huge difference! Lovin’ it so far!

      Reply
  14. Deneen says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Nice and airy! Big change. I know you love it!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:13 am

      Thanks Deneen!! Hope you’re doing well :)

      Reply
  15. Bri @ TheModernParsonage says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Erin – love the update. I’ve been systematically lightening up our rooms, too. It’s amazing what a difference it makes. I wanted to let you know that I awarded you with the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blogger Awards. I know you’re super established compared to the Modern Parsonage, but you were one of the first to come to mind, so I just had to give them to you :) Congrats!

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:13 am

      Aww, thanks so much Bri! You’re too sweet!!

      Reply
  16. Sunday Burquest says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    Love the Sea Salt – beautiful room!!

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:13 am

      Thanks so much Sunday!

      Reply
  17. Tamsyn says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Your dining room looks so great. I love the color you used :)

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:13 am

      Thanks Tamsyn!

      Reply
  18. Teri C says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:57 am

    Wow Erin! I just love your courage! :o) I SO want to “go” there, but I’m scared to death of anything that leans towards a pastel. I’ve got olive green, terra-cotta, golds, and reds throughout, and it took everything I had to venture away from antique white that was literally EVERYWHERE. And now, after seeing what the lighter and brighter is doing for you, I think I’d like to find that “decorating nerve” again….lol! My hubby would love those shades.

    I just love what you did. It absolutely gives the “feel” of your home a major transformation!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Teri C

    Reply
    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:14 am

      I had the exact same color scheme before, Teri! It feels like a completely different home now. Can’t wait to do the great room next!

      Reply
  19. Sharon says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:40 am

    LOVE that color. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the makeover.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:14 am

      Thanks so much Sharon!

      Reply
  20. Karen R says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:46 am

    Love it! I really liked the red wall and couldn’t imagine what it would look like without the red, but that color is great! It looks very different from what is in your craft room too!
    I have been changing some paint colors in my home too and going lighter. My next couple of projects are my mud room and then the kitchen.

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Erin, your dining room looks so pretty with it’s new color! I used to love a red wall also, but little by little I’ve been lightening up our home too and love the way it feels – fresh and bright. Hope you enjoy your space!

    Reply
  22. Janel@hatingmartha says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:34 am

    The color looks spool much brighter and lighter! The pictures of your daughter are darling and should be shown off!

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    July 3, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Love that color! Looks like a whole new room with just a few small changes. I am also on a mission to make our home more lighter and bright. I will definately keep this color in mind!

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:15 am

      Keep me posted, too! I can’t wait to see the transformation!

      Reply
  24. CHRISTYN says

    July 5, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Wow I love that color choice…i think i would have tried leaving the blue curtains up though…they would really bring that bluish green tint out i think:) Thanks for always sharing your amazing projects!!!

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    • howtonestforless says

      July 6, 2012 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Christyn!

      Reply
  25. megan says

    July 5, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    It really makes your dining room seem bigger. It looks beautiful. I love the red but I also love the change you’ve made. Enjoy! Megan

    Reply
  26. Roeshel says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Love the new color! Beautiful choice!

    Reply

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