As I have been booked to have my baby delivered by a ceaserian this coming Monday, 14th of July, I am really doing a last few things before I just take it slower for a while.
I have painted the wall against the back of our bed in the main bedroom a grey colour. I wanted to do this, as I was inspired by the many pictures I saw of grey walls in bedrooms. The grey in the pictures, was always a darker grey – almosy charcoal. I was a little afraid of darkening the room too much, so I opted for a lighter version. The white bed posts which got lost previously against the light wall, now stands out beautifully, and I think the white bed linen also gives a lovely contrast. You will see the ceiling with exposed trusses is still painted white – giving a feeling of space.
I have a very small version of Monet’s Impression, Sunrise (1873) which I painted a few years ago. It almosts belongs against a grey wall as I feel it becomes part of the back drop and then a lively picture emerges as you spot the hints of red and orange. I can get lost in this picture, and I love waking up to it in the morning.
Our wedding photos in elaborate silver frames just do so much better against the grey back drop!
They say an artist is never really totally satisfied with his/her own work.. and I sometimes like to think that my house is never finished. There is always something you can do to improve your decor and interior concept. That is also why I even decided to go for a really bold pink back drop to have my “new to be born” baby’s name stand out better. It was a bit risky, as when the painting part was done, I thought I had gone a bit overboard with the brightness of the pink, but as the white dado rail was put up and the letters of her name, it all formed a harmony.
Thanks to my husband who puts up with my ever changing ideas and rooms! ( and also need to give a hand in making them happen)
