We have some fun before and "after" photos from the backyard garage/shed renovation to share today! We're sharing them on 702 Park Project today so stop by and take a look!! If you aren't familiar with 702 Park Project, Sarah's blog documents the renovation of their amazing (and huge!!) historic home. I cannot imagine how wonderful this home will be when they're finished.
I say "after" regarding the photos of our garage/fireplace renovation, because is any project ever really done? These are the after shots for now! These are basic quick pics with no styling, and these also show that obviously there is no landscaping (or even grass) out back right now. Also, you'll notice the new back gate hasn't been installed or the new fence. We have some landscaping plans, but they won't happen until the temps cool down in the fall. I'll be sure to take lots of pretty pics too because I think that's when things will really start to look good.
Anyway, hope you head over and enjoy! Last thing - I'd love to hear, do you vote to paint the brick fireplace or leave it as is? Our original plan called for painting the fireplace, but now we're a little on the fence. Good news is we cannot paint the brick until it settles for a few months so we have some time to think on it. I'd love to hear your vote. See you at 702 Park Project in a bit!
~Mary Keller
Prepare yourself for a strong opinion.
ReplyDeleteFor the love of cows, please please please do not paint the brick! It is not only soooo pretty on its own, but also against the paint color of the wood siding. You have all the blue you need, let the red contrast with it and the landscaping! Thank you. I feel much better now.
Amanda, this cracks me up! If we paint the brick, we aren't going to paint it blue!!! We would paint it white! Ha, we'll probably end up leaving it but I'm sure we'll enjoy plenty of evenings out there analyzing it with you. :)
Delete~MK
LEAVE IT!! It looks fantastic...
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb!! I appreciate it! seems to be the universal vote!
Delete~Mary Keller
I agree! It looks amazing! I love the white fireplaces in the inspiration pics, but I think the white works so well in them because the fireplaces aren't connected to a building, as yours is. It's the contrast of the brick with the blue siding that makes this so nice. I LOVE it just the way it is!!! Maybe you will have a stronger feeling about it (not as strong as Amanda's, maybe ... ;o)) once you have your cushions in and your sod down? Congrats on another beautiful project, MK! Fabulous, as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Meredith!! We'll have you, Josh and the boys over for smores pronto!!
ReplyDelete~MK
I love this space!! The exposed brick is my favorite part...very shabby chic! Do not paint :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah! I think we'll be leaving it as is. No paint, if anything just because it's one less thing for us to do around here! :) We're loving the exposed brick too.
Delete~Mary Keller