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Friday, March 29, 2013

‘Esprit 18ième’ yet to notice in our living room

 

 

I am pleased to update you about our living room redo because yesterday the painter started to bring on the final layer of paint over the wood.

We were very thrilled to watch the painter adding so many layers of paint to create that French 18th century look of our paneling.

Even though only a part of the paneling is yet painted, we do feel the spirit of the 18th century already. Don’t you ?

 

3A picture never can show the exact color of the patina. We have chosen for a shade of gray-green.

 

I show you here some pictures of our painter at work, the previous days.

Many layers of paint were added on the oak wood of the paneling.

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We really had to be very patient to finally see the result. But it’s worth it !

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I just love the detail of this moulding.

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What a change this patina created !

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I do hope you all enjoyed this update post ?!

 

To be continued…

If you are interested in my previous posts about our living room redo, please click here, here, here, here and here.

 

I wish you all a wonderful Easter Weekend !

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Greet

 

If you would like us to help designing and manufacturing your paneling, feel free to contact us at info@lefevre.be

For more Lefèvre Interiors realisations visit our website at www.lefevre.be

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28 comments:

  1. Sophia March 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Looking stunning Greet! It is well worth the patience.....it is going to look fabulous!

    Wishing you and your family, a very Happy Easter weekend.

    Sophia x

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  2. vicki archerMarch 29, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    LOoking really fabulous Greet... Happy Easter... xv

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  3. jenniferMarch 29, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Greet, it is stunning--a true work of art. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  4. Home and LifestyleMarch 29, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Dat is echt vakwerk Greet! Het ziet er allemaal erg mooi uit.

    Ik wens jou en je gezin een heel fijn paasweekend toe! Lieve groet, Ingrid

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  5. ArchitectDesign™March 29, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    It's looking really beautiful -I love how the Jib door is detailed!

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  6. AnciMarch 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    It's fantastic and I really like the chandelier !! Your home must be one of the most beautiful in Belgium. Am I right ?? :)

    XO
    Anci

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    1. Greet LefèvreMarch 29, 2013 at 7:52 PM

      Oh Anci, thank you so much for your comment!
      Happy Easter my friend!
      xx
      Greet

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  7. MimiMarch 29, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Very beautiful- your room will be splendid!

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  8. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's March 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    This is very beautiful and although it is difficult to do it justice in a photograph it must have given it the look of a bygone age of elegance. I think that texture and patina are especially important when using a pale palette. Lovely! Minerva ~

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  9. CÉLINE CHOLLETMarch 29, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Oh Greet !
    C'est déjà fini ! C'est très beau !
    Votre salon devient de plus en plus XVIIIème !
    C'est amusant de voir les transformations à chaque post...
    Bon week-end de Pâques !
    Céline.

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  10. MicheMarch 30, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    I've a question. The final effect will be dazzling. But why did you choose to use oak instead of a cheaper wood, when you were going to paint it? Is there some advantage to the oak?

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  11. JenniferMarch 30, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Greet,
    Love this painted patina, and it is really coming together so well. The result is so good because you have found the right skilled people! As you say, you never really know how this will work out until it's finished. Brave choice but it has paid off! i am really enjoying watching your progress.
    Jennifer x

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  12. Maison de linMarch 30, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Hello Greet,

    This patina looks perfect to me. and I have the same question like Miche.

    Have a wonderfull Easter weekend
    xx
    Jérôme

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  13. The Paper Mulberry - Glenda SteelMarch 30, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Happy Easter Greet! Ohhh this is so stunning, I can't wait to see how you will furnish your divine living room!!!!! Warmest wishes - Glenda xxxxx

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  14. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful!! Happy Easter from New York

    Emily at Town And Country Shuffle

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  15. CamilleMooreMarch 30, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    ahhh, beautiful paneling, beautiful painting, beautiful chandelier! may your Easter be just a beautiful!

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  16. Kristen RettigMarch 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Lovely Greet. I love seeing your posts on this project. Happy Easter.

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  17. BRASWELLMarch 30, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    How I am enjoying seeing the process of your project. Stunning is the word that comes to mind! The painter is fab. + can't wait to see how this room turns out. Have a blessed & peace filled Easter. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  18. Velvet and LinenMarch 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    The patina finish and the quality of Lefevre craftsmanship are just stunning.
    You selected the perfect finish to achieve that 18th century aesthetic.

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    xo
    Brooke

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  19. Kari LønningMarch 31, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I love following your progress, and the patina your chose ... since you asked.

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  20. M.A. the 2nd ~ Frances RussellMarch 31, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Happy Easter Greet ... the panelling is gorgeous and very 18th century French! Love the blue colour!
    best wishes
    Frances
    xx

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  21. IrinaMarch 31, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Greet, it is so beautiful! And, yes, I feel XVIII century spirit from your photos. Amazing work!
    Happy Easter to you and your family.

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  22. Segreto SecretsMarch 31, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful as always!! Love the workmanship and the finishes!!! Happy Easter to you!! xo Leslie

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  23. CindyApril 1, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    The detailed mouldings are very beautiful and the paint job is fabulous! It is going to be a very beautiful and elegant room when you are finished with it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  24. The Snowdrop ProjectApril 2, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Hi Greet,
    Are you familiar with the saying "Its like watching paint dry"?
    It means something is a little boring !
    Well, yours is one project where I would be very happy to watch the paint dry! It all looks magnificent.
    Looking forward to the next instalment.
    Hope you have a lovely week,
    Liz x

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  25. Jade CreativeApril 3, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Superbly done! Beautiful

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  26. AnonymousApril 4, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    As with all your beautiful interiors dahhling, simply gorgeous! Can't wait too see more.

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  27. cotedetexasApril 9, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    so gorgeous - i especially love the chandelier too!!!! can't wait to see more!!!

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