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Board and Batten Walls – DIY

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Adding Interest to an Entry

When we first moved into our house, I was so excited to make it my own.  The entry is a weird shape and it was just BLAH.  It felt dark and boring. I really love all the inspiring DIY board and batten I keep seeing everywhere.
before
This is what my entry looked like when I first moved in.  I changed the light.  This table I bought at auction and immediately sold.  It just wasn’t the look I wanted in this room.  I know that the entry may not seem that important, but its an awkward space and was just calling out to have something creative and ‘different’ in it.
So I came up with a plan.  I have seen a few pictures of board and batten paneling all over the blog world  and I was convinced that we could do it.  I was also convinced the project would only take one day.  HAHA, jokes on me.
So for Valentines day I told my husband the only thing I wanted was to start this project.  I didn’t realize in my project dreaming phase that my entry had really weird angles, meaning the boards would have to be cut at really weird angles.  Also, the previous owners had installed tile baseboards.  We debated whether or not to paint the tile white, putting paneling OVER the tile or just ripping it off.  I thought ripping it off would look the best but husband ended up having to re drywall a lot of places where the baseboards came off.
This is what the board and batten looks like today.  I love it.  The room needed some color, so I painted this console table I bought a few years ago at target.
Vintage Handkerchiefts
The color was inspired from the framed vintage handkerchiefs with edges and embroidery that were crocheted by my great grandmother.  I love them and love the color they add to this otherwise neutral room.
entry before and after
I still have plans to add a colorful rug by the front door as well as stain on top of the paint color for the console.  I am just going to wait until we stain the deck outside and use the leftovers from that.
What do you think?

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  5. Green Willow Pond says

    Really beautiful! I love a neutral palette…you can change colors by just changing accessories! Love the board and batten.

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  6. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says

    Absolutely beautiful Brooke! I am working on redoing a laundry room and bathroom with board and batten. Yours is truly inspiring!

    Thanks so much for linking up to the CSI Project! I hope you will come back next week for our Martha Stewart-inspired challenge. We have a special guest judge that is being announced tomorrow!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  12. Robin says

    I love it so much. You’ve done a wonderful job. I have been wanting to do this same thing for ages **sigh** someday soon I hope

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  22. Larissa says

    Everything is so BEAUTIFUL. No I will have the idea burned into my dream house compartment of my brain.

    Came from strut your stuff Thursdays.

    Larissa
    Just Another Day in Paradise

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  25. Steph says

    I think it’s amazing….and totally inspiring. The console table is the perfect style and colour for your space. Beautiful.

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  26. Robin says

    We’re in the process of doing this very thing throughout all of our main living space. It really is a lot of work! Especially to try and fit in during nap times! LOL! Your entry looks gorgeous. Great job!
    -keephomesimple.blogspot.com

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  30. Kim says

    It looks like it should be in a magazine, now. Bless your husband for all that hard work. I adore those framed hankerchiefs. Stopping by from MMS. I have a blog announcement coming next week ;).

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  33. Threeundertwo says

    What a gorgeous transformation! I always think things are going to take one day too. It’s that kind of delirium that keeps creative types going.

    Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday!

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  42. Jan @ bobbypins boardwalk says

    Wonderful foyer. It turned out perfect. I’m following to see what other great projects you come up with!

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  43. Gloria says

    Looks beautiful! Love the color of the walls and the color you painted the little table (I favor that color too! I keep looking for accessories in that shade). Plus. I love that you used your Great Grandmother’s handkerchiefs! So special! I do like that floor vase of reeds though – might not they still look good near the table?? Or should I keep my 2 cents to myself? 🙂
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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  44. Lori says

    What a great job! I’m going to be featuring this over at Life As Lori during my Get Your Craft on Thursday party, so if you would like to stop by and grab my I was featured button please do so!

    I totally love this!!!

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