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Linda @ it all started with paint
Linda @ it all started wi... Blogger Chicago, IL
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Design & Décor Hallways & Entryways

Entry Remodel

Our entry was unwelcoming and not functional for many more years than I'd like to admit. So after I tackled our front porch it was time to move indoors. The entry received a faux board & batten treatment on the back wall, providing a place to hang coats and backpacks. And the staircase got a complete stripping, staining, and painting ...

You can find out more about what I did here ...

http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2011/12...

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  • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR
    This is a awesome makeover. Love how it's a functional space but still so pretty and welcoming!! Makes me wish I had a entry way like this.
    on May 06, 2012 · Like 2
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    Great transformation...the long term trick is to keep it simple so you will continue to use it the way you planned.
    on May 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
    Love the board and batten! Great ideas!
    on May 07, 2012 · Like 2
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    It looks like a completely different house!
    on May 09, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL
    Miriam, I know, right? Crazy! I have plans to add board & batten to my entire first floor now.
    on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Totally! I love b&b --your first floor is going to look awesome!
    on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Remodelando la Casa - Cri... Germantown, MD
    I love your new staircase! Some work but totally worth it!
    on May 10, 2012 · Like 1
  • Elissa C Malverne, NY
    Beautiful!
    on May 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
    If you can sleep in this hallway then it's my favourite too!! Aside from the beautiful decorating, I love wide open spaces :)
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL
    Thanks Ann!
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Megan V (Our Pinteresting... Westminster, MD
    Absolutely beautiful!
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 1
  • Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX
    This is just gorgeous....I've wanted to do baton boards for forever!!! this is just really really stunning!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL
    Thanks Tammy@Deja Vue Designs! So sweet. And it really wasn't that hard to do ...
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
    It's so beautiful Linda! Love this project!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Trina Miner @ afewminerad... Lake George, NY
    Gorgeous!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0

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