Tuesday, June 4, 2013

SHUTTERS ON THE MANTLE


Lots of little changes going on in my family room... especially on my mantle.

Here is a before picture...


This picture was taken in January.. can you see the changes?







And AFTER...








First to go was the paint color. Although I loved the Benjamin Moore Springfield Tan it made my family room and kitchen very dark. 

After painting my living room and dining room with Benjamin Moore Sonnet, I was convinced that I need to lighten up the back rooms of StoneGable too!


So we painted the family room and kitchen in Sonnet also.  What a difference!!! 







The mantle needed some depth of color and texture, so I started my hunt for a pair of chippy shutters.

My friend Fiffer, who is the best treasure hunter I know, had a pair in her barn.  They were old and authentic and the original black paint was chipped off just perfectly!  They were just what I was looking for. Thanks, Fiffer!!!!









Bobby cut them down to size and refitted the bottoms and we hung them on either side of the clock.

Then I brought back in the candlestick lamps I repainted and layered them in front of the shutters.

I'm still playing with the rest of the mantle vignette...


To see how to make the Rustic Summer Topiary... and see how my mantle originally looked... click HERE








The trio of pitchers came from the Pottery Barn outlet a few years ago.










Bobby painted the brass portion of the fireplace with Rustoleum High Heat Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.

I don't know what I am more thrilled with... the chippy shutters or no more shiny brass strips on the fireplace!!!







The next family room project... new hardwood floors... will hopefully be done this summer!



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44 comments:

  1. Debra@CommonGroundJune 4, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    love the new paint color! and those shutters really ARE perfect there. what a great backdrop for the lamps!

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Your mantel looks great, Yvonne! I love the shutters! I was going to go with black shutters for my mantel at one time, but, of course, I couldn't find any {too big or too small} at the time. Now I see them all the time! I have another room I'd like to use them in now, so I'm on the look out for something that will work for that idea.

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    LOOKS GREAT!

    We just recently had the Berber taken out and did hardwood floors in our living room too and am thrilled.

    Love your new changes - my lr is very similar to that color you had - the tan - kinda of a creamy milk chocolate - we went DARKER because all of that side of the house is west facing and so so bright - we actually (well me, I hate too much sun and would live deep in the woods in a thatched roof cottage if I could,) so going darker to even and balance things out is what we did. : - )

    I am so happy you are happy. Your treasure hunter is awesome. So is your carpenter!!

    Where did you put that awesome clock, then?

    Hugs.

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  4. SarahJune 4, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Yvonne, the shutters are a nice idea. I like the texture and contrast they provide. Love the new color too! '-)

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  5. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Yvonne! Oh, I love the shutters and your entire mantel area is gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 4, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Love the new look, Yvonne. The shutters look so good. I found a pair last weekend for a score and left them. May need to go back, but still not sure where to use them. I think I can find a spot though. I too want to lighten up the color in our great room and foyer and stairwell since they all connect. I need to check out your color.

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  7. kristincitaJune 4, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Totally love the whole look. My mom had that same copper kindling/ log holder when I was growing up. I like the way you move it in front of the fireplace during summer months.

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  8. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 4, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Love the shutters! They look great! The chippy black paint looks so good with your wood clock!

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  9. Highpoint CircleJune 4, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Your new paint color looks great with your brick! Just love the change paint brings. I also love the shutters and have done the same thing on my mantle--they just frame it so well, don't they?

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  10. CynthiaJune 4, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I am loving those chippy shutters and the new look!! The new paint color is very pretty!

    Cynthia

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  11. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!June 4, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Good Afternoon Yvonne, You have made a huge change to your mantlepiece. I love how the shutters are balanced with the clock in the centre. The clock stands out more now that you have changed the wall colour.... it is really lovely.
    May I ask, what have you done with all your gorgeous blue and white pieces?
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  12. Linda June 4, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Love the look!

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 4, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love the new paint color and the shutters are fantastic. Your mantel looks so pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJune 4, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    The perfect size for your fireplace, love the color! So pretty Yvonne!

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  15. KarenaJune 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    The mantle and fireplace both look wonderfully transformed Yvonne!!
    I just love all of the elements!

    2013 Designers Series
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  16. French Basketeer.comJune 4, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Love the new mantel!! Looks fantastic, and I agree on the lighter paint, though I didn't think the 'before' version was bad at all!

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  17. The TablescaperJune 4, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    It looks great! So many projects!

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. Rita's RecipesJune 4, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Love it! Always looking for a way to display old shutters. Pinned it!

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  19. UnknownJune 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Luv the new look. Lighter, brighter and those shutters... dreamy and chippy perfection.
    Awesome!!!
    Hugs, Gee

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  20. Patricia @ ButterYumJune 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    The brass was the first thing I noticed - MUCH BETTER NOW. I love all the changes you made. Lovely as usual.

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  21. SoniaJune 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Just beautiful...from the new paint color to the shutters! I love it all!
    Miss Bloomers

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  22. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 4, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Ooh... the shutters look so good and just frame out the entire area! I love the chippiness of the them. The ORB paint did a fantastic update on the fireplace trim. I love everything!

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  23. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJune 4, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    You know how much I love shutters on the mantel...Fantastic shutters Yvonne...I love how you flanked the clock with them. It is so great that you are able to place lamps on the mantel...Perfect mantel vignette Yvonne!...Love how you placed one topiary on the mantel and the other on the hearth...

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  24. Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomeJune 4, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    I love the shutters and the wall color makes everything look so fresh.

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  25. cindyJune 4, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Wonderful! I love shutters on the mantle and hearth...used them alot in my old house. The chippiness on yours are basically perfection. :)

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  26. On Crooked CreekJune 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Yvonne,
    This new look for the mantle says, "Casual Natural done Chic"!!!
    I adore the hues, layering and the textures!
    Thanks for sharing how uplifting a simplistic change can be!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  27. Sue@pineapplehillinteriorsJune 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I love the shutters. The fireplace looks great with the black paint, the whole mantel looks wonderful.As always the room looks so inviting!

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  28. JunkchiccottageJune 4, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Yvonne,
    The mantel looks so great. I love the shutters. The paint color so pretty and fresh looking. Really beautiful.
    Kris

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  29. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 4, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I LOVE all the changes. Fiffer really came through for you, didn't she!!?? The shutters are PERFECT! Love thse lamps too. I changed my mantle for summer too, did you see it? You and Bobby are quite the team. I have been MIA from blogging cause we have been doing ALOT of landscaping and now I am cleaning and organizing the whole house. Joe's sister and BIL are coming next week! XO, pinky

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 4, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      You make me look like a slug, Pinky! Come visit me!

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  30. Mary Ann PickettJune 4, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Very pretty!

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  31. Kays KidsJune 5, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Just beautiful. I love the treatment on the candle sticks, just to have that tiny touch of black.
    Hugs

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  32. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJune 5, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    There is just something about shutters that always grabs me. Love you new mantle Yvonne.
    Sam

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  33. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJune 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Cool idea with the shutters, and the candlestick lamps in front of them!

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  34. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Yvonne, The new paint color looks wonderful and I love the shutters!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  35. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    The mantle looks beautiful! We have great taste...I have shutters on my mantle as well, but mine are "artificially" chippy!

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  36. Becca BertottiJune 5, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Gorgeous, Yvonne! I love the new paint color ... the PB vases ... and how striking the black shutters are up there (they frame your mantel beautifully! Look forward to seeing the paint color in the kitchen, too!!

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  37. Dear LillieJune 5, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous, Yvonne!

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  38. My Dream CanvasJune 5, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Wow this is amazing! Everything looks fabulous. I am hosting a giveaway via Arcadian Home on my blog. I would love for you to stop by :)

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  39. MaryJune 6, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Love your lightened up paint color and wonderful chippy shutters! It would have never occurred to me to have them cut down and refitted~ they're wonderful on your mantle!

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  40. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    So pretty, Yvonne! I love the shutters! What a great idea!

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  41. DebraJune 11, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Love the mantle and the changes, looks so relaxing! :-) Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us.

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  42. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJune 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Those shutters completed your mantel! Love them.

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  43. Karyn LiskAugust 3, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the shutters! Just found your blog from the home tour and adore your home. I'm just really impressed with the shutters as I asked our neighbor who was taking all his shutters off the outside of his home if I could have them. He was like "sure" my husband...was like "why"! lol I have used all but 6 boards but the first to be used were on the fireplace. I'm not even sure I did anything but kinda wipe of the spider webs. They just fit perfectly, frame the ginormous tv, and everyone adores them! So glad to see someone else has the same taste! I'm a big fan of your blog now! and PS, I e-mailed this post to my husband!! Look forward to seeing your new floors!

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