okay, new idea...

Remember I did this a few days ago?


Well it is a fun wall but there is chalk dust all over the stairs and since I just stack the clean clothes on the stairs, chalk all over those too.

So new plan...I will keep some of the chalk wall that is not over the stairs and do some board and batten treatment all the way up the stairs. That was our original plan when we moved in but never got to it.

Here is an idea board I put together using my mad Fireworks skills. I have already primed and painted the upper wall the gray (looks tan in the picture) to match the rest of the hallway and the bottom portion Decorator White in semi gloss. Just waiting to get the wood to make the mouldings.

We'll paint a yellow frame around the upper chalkboard using the same color as the mudroom door. Then I'll leave some chalk board showing below that.


I am glad I painted the chalkboard on the wall as it forced me to do what I really wanted. Sometimes you have to go for an idea, fail and then figure out something better! Story of my life.