My mom and stepdad painted their dark brick fireplace with a Brick Anew kit. The lighter finish changed the feel of the living room, and a tin shelf gave the fireplace the look of a mantel.
They had downsized to this townhouse about five years before the original tour. Mom missed her larger property and sprawling gardens, but she made the smaller home feel cozy and personal. You can also see her townhouse gardens.
Flowers in patterned containers bring some of that garden feeling indoors.
The dark brick fireplace before painting
Mom disliked the original dark brick. To my eye, it made the room feel darker and the ceiling seem lower.
A lighter finish with Brick Anew
Mom and my stepdad did the painting themselves using the Brick Anew kit. She found it easy to use. The result kept variation in the brick while giving it a much lighter appearance.
The fireplace did not have a mantel, so she bought a tin shelf and placed it above the opening. Her love of birds shows in the decorations along the shelf and around the room.
Wooden boxes, chalk paint, and kitchen details
She has made use of the little spaces around her home. Inspired by decorating blogs, she found wooden boxes to hang on the wall with greenery.
She also enjoys chalk paint and used it on this kitchen cabinet. A pot rack above it keeps pans on display.
The kitchen window has a patterned valance over sheer curtains, one of my favorite details in the room.
A cozy guest room
Patterned bedding, layered pillows, and a chandelier make the guest room feel welcoming. Downsizing gave Mom less space, but she still filled the townhouse with the colors and collections she loves.
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