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    • May 28, 2012

    by Layla

    Guest Bedroom/Home Office Closet And Ceiling Update

    Saturday, May 26th. 3:30pm- Install the first wood plank on top of our existing textured ceiling:

    (There’s actually wood up above our ceilings in this part of the house, so it made for easy nail gunning. If you’re interested in doing something similar, but don’t have wood above your sheetrock, just find your ceiling joists, mark them with a chalk line, and shoot your nails into them instead.)

    Sunday, May 27th. 10:33am- Decide to go with Benjamin Moore’s “Burnt Peanut Red” on our new (old) closet doors, and  start installing the rest of our wood planks on the ceiling collapse from exhaustion, eat way too much food, and watch The Vow. #SniffleSniffle

    (PS- We sampled 4 different reds before deciding on Burnt Peanut. Red is such a tricky color, isn’t it?)

    Monday, May 28th. 8:30am- (Camera shy) Brian resumes work on the closets, and I decide to only snap pics of his progress while he’s outside sawing so that I don’t scare him away:

    Monday, May 28th. 2:58pm- Brian attaches the first door and I can no longer contain my excitment:

    Monday, May 28th. 4:09pm- Max is officially no longer afraid of the sound of Brian’s nail gun:

    #ToughGuyFace

    PS- Wanna follow along with our redo in between blog posts? Meet us over on Twitter!

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    63 Responses to Guest Bedroom/Home Office Closet And Ceiling Update

    1. kathy boyce says:
      May 28, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      I was wondering how this was coming along…It’s going to look awesome!…I actually started installing plank boards on my bathroom wall this weekend too! So far, it looks great!

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    2. Karen says:
      May 28, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      So funny watched the VOW this weekend too, it was great I loved the way he loved her. And the red looks fantastic… Enjoy

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    3. Bev says:
      May 28, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      It is going to be awesome! We are covering ugly popcorn ceilings with boards – love that look. I remember when Sarah Richardson did those closets – I can’t wait to see yours done!

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    4. Danielle says:
      May 28, 2012 at 5:59 pm

      So fun! Can’t wait to see how it turns out :)

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    5. Marcia says:
      May 28, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      Very nice . . . love the idea of putting wood over the textured ceiling! The new closets will add storage AND character to this room! Great job!!!

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    6. erin says:
      May 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      Looking FABULOUS!!! Great job with the red choice!

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    7. Linda@Coastal Charm says:
      May 28, 2012 at 6:13 pm

      Oh yes..RED is a very hard color!!! Painted a bedroom at our beach house a few years ago…about killed me after 5 coats is was ready for us to move into the room.

      Blessings,
      Linda

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    8. The Mason Jar Antiques says:
      May 28, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      I like your choice of the red. Can’t wait to see it done! :-D

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    9. Miss Riss says:
      May 28, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      What photo editing program do you use to add those little harts in your photo?

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    10. Kelly Martin says:
      May 28, 2012 at 7:23 pm

      What type of planks did you use on your ceiling? We are wanting to do the same thing, but I can’t figure out the best planks to use. Did you use the same type of planks on the wall as well?

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      • Layla says:
        May 28, 2012 at 7:32 pm

        Hey Kelly!

        Just click on the “wood plank” link in the first sentence of this post and it’ll take you over the post I did about the planks. :-)
        The planks on the wall were actually already on the wall (under the drywall) when we moved into the house. #WeWereSoExcitedToFindThem !

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    11. Dawn says:
      May 28, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      That IS a good red. I used awning red by behr in our TV room – but I think your red is even better! Nicely done!

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    12. Liz says:
      May 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      Did you guys nail the planks up like hardwood floors or did you glue them after locking them in the tongue & groove? I went back to your original post when you tried them in the dining room but you didn’t mention whether you nailed or glued.

      I think you nailed – am I correct?

      We want to do something like this in our kitchen.

      Liz

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      • Layla says:
        May 28, 2012 at 8:09 pm

        Hey Liz!

        Yep- we just nailed them up to the existing sheetrock and wood plank ceiling. (See the paragraph in parenthesis below the first pic on this post for another option if you don’t happen to have old wood planks hiding underneath your existing sheetrock!) ;-)

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    13. laura says:
      May 28, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      SO exciting!!!!! it’s really getting there, huh?

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    14. kelly at talk of the house says:
      May 28, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      This is looking sooooo good. I wouldn’t be able to contain my excitement either! Loving that red…and YES red can be so tricky – going anywhere from hot pink to magenta to orange.
      Can’t wait to see the finished space!

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    15. denise says:
      May 28, 2012 at 8:19 pm

      I saw Tick Tock in the first photo! how is your baby cat? better and going potty where he should be? I hope so :)

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      • Layla says:
        May 28, 2012 at 8:53 pm

        LOL! :-D Kit-Cat is doing just fine. Turns out he didn’t like the baking soda stuff we were sprinkling on top of his litter!

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    16. Nancy LeB says:
      May 28, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Re: Max and the nail gun – I have got to think that the nail gun makes a lot of noise and Max has a lot of ear so I can only imagine how scary that would be :)

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      • Layla says:
        May 28, 2012 at 9:07 pm

        Brian’s nail gun is actually quieter than ours (no noisy air compressor), so I think that’s why he “warmed up” to it quicker! :-D

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    17. Sunny Jane says:
      May 28, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      Max’s face! HA! Heck, even I blink frantically at the sound of a nail gun.

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    18. Shannon Fox says:
      May 28, 2012 at 10:49 pm

      Red is totally tricky. In paint, clothes… lipstick! Funny, not in cars though? Pretty much any red car rocks ;)

      Love the shade you selected. Looking good!!

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    19. Susan @ Afford Your Passions says:
      May 29, 2012 at 6:17 am

      It’s going to be gorgeous when it’s done, Layla! I love the idea of the planked ceiling!

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    20. Suzie Q says:
      May 29, 2012 at 8:30 am

      So glad Kit Cat is ok! My hubby wants to know what kind of nail gun Brian has w/ no loud compressor?

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    21. Lisa says:
      May 29, 2012 at 8:43 am

      I can feel the excitement. It’s going to look fabulous!

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    22. Raylynn says:
      May 29, 2012 at 9:30 am

      Would love to have a red door in my house! I want to put an old fashioned screen door on my pantry and paint red with flourescent green on the facing edge! Saw that once and loved it!
      Can’t wait to see the finish!
      By the way, going to Cullman in 2 weeks for a travel baseball tourney and will be visiting Southern Accents to look around!!

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    23. Jeanette says:
      May 29, 2012 at 9:42 am

      Thank for the red color. I will try it in the “kids” guest room.

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    24. tracyo says:
      May 29, 2012 at 9:51 am

      Layla, you make me chuckle! I always look forward to your posts. Thank you for putting light in my day! Your project is looking great (which is no surprise of course!) Have a great week.

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    25. Linda says:
      May 29, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Red is my favorite color and I LOVE the shade that you picked. I’m having fun watching your project advance. Especially since the one I am doing is NOT advancing due to the fact that our upstairs air conditioner has stopped working.

      I love your blog!

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    26. Megan says:
      May 29, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Layla- Red really is hard to get right! It could be too bright, too muted or just the wrong undertone. I am a huge fan of red myself-so way to go to pick something bold for the closet-love it!! I too loved the colour that Sarah Richardson picked for her closet doors-Gotta love Burnt Peanut Red!

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    27. Shelly Warden says:
      May 29, 2012 at 10:30 am

      I have several rooms with AWFUL popcorn ceilings. I was overwhelmed with the challenge of removal. You’ve inspired me to a more simple solution – cover them up! I think we will use the faux metal ceiling tiles in the back entry and wood slats in the basement. Love your site!

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    28. Kim in MD says:
      May 29, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Gorgeous, as usual, Layla! I am so excited to see the room come together, and can’t wait to see the final results!

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    29. Linda says:
      May 29, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      Good choice on your red it’s beautiful!

      Nail guns are SO LOUD. Max is a brave little doggie!

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    30. Kaye Chastain says:
      May 29, 2012 at 12:43 pm

      Oh Layla, this is truly going to be beautiful! What goes underneath the center window? That red is gorgeous!!

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    31. Marianne in Mo. says:
      May 29, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      OOOOHHHHH! I’m so jealous! It’s looking magnificent! And I DO like the red you chose! It’s perfect with the light that room gets! BTW, can’t believe Brian worked on a holiday – what a guy!!

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    32. Alyssa says:
      May 29, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      LOVE the red you chose! Can’t wait to see it all finished!!

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    33. Baileywife says:
      May 29, 2012 at 2:43 pm

      ahh, the VOW!! My dear BaileyHusband actually purchased the movie for me this weekend so he didn’t feel guilty leaving me for golfing alllllll daaayy Sunday. That is how he loves me! Works for me!!
      ~Kim

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    34. Fairfield House says:
      May 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Layla,
      Looks GREAT! Red is indeed a tricky color but the effect is well worth the effort. Love Max’s tough guy face. I’m sure he has roots in NJ. :)
      Your Friend,
      Deborah

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    35. Jody says:
      May 29, 2012 at 4:40 pm

      I love Max! And the room looks great too :)

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    36. Elen Grey says:
      May 29, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Layla — I love that Burnt Peanut Red. Really love it. Red is hard. We have a front hall and entry done in red. Yummies. A Para Paint P2037-03 called Sampler Red. It’s bold.

      Can’t wait to see this room finished. Love the cubbies above the doors.

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    37. Chrissy says:
      May 29, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      Hahaha–before I even saw the words “tough guy face” I thought “oh my gosh, Max is doing his best Clint Eastwood impression”!!!

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    38. Rhonda I says:
      May 30, 2012 at 1:03 am

      Wow, it’s going to be amazing, how excited are you? I’m so happy for you that they are turning out and adding fat stacks of charm. :)

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    39. carshena says:
      May 30, 2012 at 2:03 am

      Is there a way to view most or all of the posts on the same page instead of having to click older. I want to scroll down and see the next post. I do not want to click older. Is there a way to do this?

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    40. Lindsay says:
      May 30, 2012 at 8:00 am

      Looking so awesome!!!

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    41. kelly@refresheddesigns. says:
      May 30, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      You’re posts crack me up. And you picked the perfect red. Nice job!

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    42. Donna Allgaier-Lamberti says:
      May 30, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      What is going to go under that window????

      A window seat?
      A low chest?
      A low bookcase?
      ????????????

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      • Layla says:
        May 30, 2012 at 8:04 pm

        Hi Donna! This room will be our guest bedroom, so we plan to put a full-sized bed beneath the window. :-)

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    43. Deborah says:
      Jun 3, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      I like the red. I’m thinking I’d like to do my kitchen in red/creamy something. Reading your blog makes me want to get all do-it-yourselfey.

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    44. frank says:
      Jun 5, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      your post is hilarious! i would put away work any day to go watch a movie =) did you have a hard time with the wood planks? since your ceilings are textured?

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    45. Deanna says:
      Jun 7, 2012 at 5:27 am

      Wow! Love the room so far! And your little dog looks like our Annabell! lol Looking forward to ‘visiting’ often and watching the progress.

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    46. karen says:
      Jun 22, 2012 at 3:02 pm

      If you are putting a bed under that window, I would be wiring some light fixtures into the walls of each closet. It would be good for a desk there too.

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    47. Elizabeth says:
      Sep 28, 2012 at 9:06 am

      Sorry this comment is SO behind the times… but I’m late to your awesome house party and I’m trying to catch up! Anyhow, had a question – I noticed you didn’t prime your closet doors before painting. I’ve always thought this was a big no-no, but would be VERY happy to learn it’s okay to skip that step. Any advice?

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