New Blue Outfit

The silver-leafed cabinets are going to get some new clothes this week. Like I mentioned, the idea was for the cabinets to be an icy blue, (they are currently painted Benjamin Moore's White Ice), but the sunlight in our apartment is so funny. It changes dramatically all day long and most of the time the cabinets look pretty white actually. It's nice, but there is a lot of white in our loft (walls AND floors), so I was hoping the color would have read as a little more blue than it does most of the time. I wanted a pale blue, but not as icy and with a *hint* of green.


Then I did what I should have just done in the first place. I picked up a $3 sample pot from Home Depot. I probably should have picked up a few colors while I was there for comparison's sake, but as soon as I saw the color chip for Martha's Sparkling Brook, I knew that's what I wanted for the cabinets.


I tried a sample patch on the top left corner of the cabinet on the right. I love it. It's similar to the old color, but different enough that it will be worth painting the cabinets again. It's definitely more of what I envisioned in the first place.


Then I ran across this image of Ashley Whittaker's living room today, and I think this is the inspiration my subconscious had all along. Decision confirmed.


Domino

Oh! And how could I possibly forget:


Elle Decor

(Speaking of Mr. Hadley - I'm dying to go to his Sotheby's auction today and bid on that amazing Serge Roche mirror.)
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34 comments:

  1. LeeMarch 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    that's a lovely color. I see what you mean -- they do look white in that light with icey blue. Put on some good music, enlist some help and paint away . . . .

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  2. HanaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    looks beautiful, jenny! i agree with the new paint color. i'd be tempted to have a bidding war over AH's mirror! xo

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  3. tarheelMarch 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I have always loved Ashley Whitaker's room! It will look awesome. I already love them, though.

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  4. ErinMarch 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Jenny - Another color to consider, if you're looking for a wonderfully soft blue with a hint of green is Farrow and Ball's Borrowed Light. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing the end result.

    Erin
    www.chiccottagecharm.com

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  5. HeidiMarch 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What you did was truly amazing. I love that color, it is calm and cool. I wanted to thank you also for having me on your blog roll. Tons of my traffic come from your site. Thank you for being so awesome. Heidi

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  6. Linda {Calling it Home}March 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I think it is perfect. I am curious, what type of sheen did you pick?

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  7. JacciMarch 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I'm really loving your silver leaf cabinets. they look high end! i also like the new blue you chose - great eye :)

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  8. AshleyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Gorgeous, Jenny! And your new Pier 1 mirror looks great in the space!

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  9. AngieMarch 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    So pretty - I love the idea of making it "more blue"... and the mirror, with the stools - so chic.

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  10. Barbara MatsonMarch 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Love the new paint choice! Perfect. As for the mirror - holy smokes - NICE! Good luck! Ahh..to live in New York!

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  11. MissyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    That color is going to look great! But I'm curious, do you have a lot of experience with that brand of paints? I used Martha Stewart brand a few months ago to paint a corner cabinet and I was really disappointed with it. But, it could very well be my own issues and not he paint's since it was my first time painting furniture! Just curious to know your thoughts...

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  12. rachel june*March 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    love the added touch!

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  13. FranMarch 30, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Jenny, I can see how the original color looks white and I think the new color you selected will be great!! Wow, I am amazed at what you did with those cabinets and I love your honeycomb mirror placed in between them!! And, I'm dying over the buffalo check fabric for your DR chairs - hope you go w/that!!

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  14. paulaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    looks gorgeous! love the blue.

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  15. lizziefitzMarch 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    See, I was channeling Domino with my comment yesterday:) Come by my blog, I gave you some sugar:)))

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  16. MelissaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I love the new paint color, what a great choice with all the white you said you had going on already.
    Do you have to sand off the first paint color before you paint the new one? I am working on redoing a coffee table that was painted with a heavy varnish over it, and was just hoping that all I had to do was get the varnish part off and then just paint the new color. I am thinking about going with Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green (its really a blue)but I am loving your color choice and will have to pick up a sample to compare.

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  17. Brandi@ Flights of WhimsyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    such a bummer to have to do all that work to paint it again but it will be worth it to get it right! I love the color!

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  18. kiplinghousblog.comMarch 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Oooh! Loving the new blue too. Great choice!
    When you find the right color, it's totally worth starting over again. Go for it!

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  19. Michelle @ Ten JuneMarch 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    The cabinets are gorgeous! Great find. Can't wait to see the fun color :)

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  20. JTayMarch 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    LOVE how these looks, and I agree with the repainting. Lovely!

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  21. lemondropdreamsMarch 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Those cabinets are gorgeous beyond words! I've been inspiried since your first post about the silver leaf idea. Sadly, I haven't done anything about it. The blue is beautiful. Can't wait to see the update.

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  22. Lisa Elliott GroseMarch 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You have impeccable taste in choosing that color. I chose it to paint our blah colored bedroom about two months ago. My husband and I have sweet dreams again. You have one of my favorite blogs, always inspirational. Good luck with all your projects; I love seeing them all -- even the ones you aren't thrilled with.

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  23. SaraMarch 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love the new color!! The cabinets are just gorgeous and will look even more special with the new color, I think. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Julip MadeMarch 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Love the inspiration images although sad that Ikea discontinued the lack shelves. Can't wait to see the final product!

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  25. nicMarch 30, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Such a sweet blog, LOVE IT.xx

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  26. HamptontoesMarch 30, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Isn't it amazing how much lighting, natural and artifical change the color of a paint sample once applied to a wall or piece of furniture? I love what you did with your captured game...those cabinets are wonderful!

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  27. SierraMarch 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I am so jealous of your drive to paint furniture. I have pieces that have even already been painted before and I cannot seem to make the jump to give them a make over. This project has been really inspiring to get off my tush and just do it already!

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  28. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    this color is serene and beautiful. I cannot wait to see how this space comes together in your loft.

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  29. My Many MomentsMarch 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Wow,wow and did I say WOW! It is looking amazing

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  30. Daily Cup of CoutureMarch 30, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Those cabinets are nothing short of amazing!! Love, love, love!

    xx

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  31. {darlene}March 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    definitely worth repainting! I can't wait to see :)
    -{darlene}
    fieldstonehilldesign

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  32. Decor Arts NowMarch 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Love the new color.
    And as a former Sotheby's employee I feel quite safe in saying that the Hadley stuff is going to go thru the roof.... But we can always dream. I would have loved a sketch.
    Lynn from Decor Arts Now

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  33. Making it LovelyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    It's a great color! That's what I used on my laundry door.

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  34. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I think it's perfect and ps, your cabinets are insanely gorgeous!

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