Studio Sneak Preview

Steady progress is being made on the painting of my home studio. Here's my fabulous painter, Carlos, hard at work . . .

Remember that I mentioned I wanted to do something special with the plywood sub-floor in the lower portion of my studio? Here's what I decided to do: I spent my day off from T-Party on Sunday carefully measuring out a checkerboard on a diagonal for Carlos to paint. I chose a light warm gray and an aqua one shade darker than the walls . By keeping the contrast down between the two colors, the pattern won't be too overwhelming in the small space. We decided to use porch and patio paint that is an epoxy reinforced latex enamel. It should hold up well.

The reclaimed upper portion of my studio (where John's weights used to be) has hardwood which we refinished. And now the lower portion is so funky and fun. Doesn't it look great? I'm so excited; I've always wanted to try this!

Susan

Comments

[tammyCA]

I like it. I've always liked the Swedish look of painted floors and I love hardwood, which we have throughout our home.

[Gemma]

It looks great! I love the contrast between that and the wood flooring!

[dana]

THAT looks terrific! What a great way to enhance your floor. Your studio looks very inviting and inspirational--how great to have all of those lovely windows!

[Shelley]

Hi Susan, looks great, can't wait to see it after your have your things all set up....lucky girl...

Blessings,Shelley

[suzy]

It just looks fabulous! I love painted wood floors, especially the checkerboard. Your studio is shaping up nicely! xo, suzy

[gail]

Love the floor, and the colors are fantastic!

[amy]

I was just thinking about doing this in my living room. May I ask what type of flooring material there is underneath, that you painted?

[Linda Rose]

Looks great Susan! You have a great artistic ability which you bring to all that you touch!
Enjoy!