You guys remember Stacie, right? She lives downtown in a gorgeous home that we actually got to help her decorate. And we even got the chance to House Crash her a while back (check out all those details right here).
Maybe the befores of her bedroom will jog your memory. It used to look like this:
And then we whipped up one of our first mood boards ever for her… which helped her transform it into this:
And we also got to help Stacie revamp her dining room for a big party that she was throwing a few months back. Here’s how the room started out:
And here are the lovely afters pics (click over to our House Crashing post for all the dirty makeover details).
You also might recognize her gorgeous spiderweb-ish window atop the dreamy french doors that lead to her kitchen…
… or her super dramatic living room with luxe dark walls and stunning supersized windows flanked by ruby red curtains…
So now that we’ve reviewed a few of the fantastic rooms that we’ve already covered in that House Crashing post of yore, let’s get on to why we’re revisiting such a fantastic home. Well, Stacie’s boyfriend Jeff painted the most stunning mural, and we just had to share the latest chapter in her casa’s brilliant evolution. Here’s the entryway before the big makeover.
And here it is in progress after Jeff designed a detailed and customized cherry blossom branch just for the space, and then blew it up by projecting it on the wall to be traced and painted.
Oh and we suppose we should properly introduce the talented and brilliant muralist himself, so meet Jeff (armed with his trusty projector):
He designed the cherry blossom (with a lot of feedback from Stacie) in Photoshop, and was even able to show her how it would look on the wall (again thanks to Photoshop) before he got down to projecting and tracing the outline of the design on her wall.
Then he started filling things in with those steady hands of his (he’s actually a full time artist) and even left intricate cut outs to create a stunningly interesting and detailed composition as he went.
And now Stacie’s entryway looks like this:
Is that not the most fantastic mural you’ve seen in a long time? We love how it creeps up the stairs thanks to being custom designed for the space. And if you think it looks good in photos you should see it in person. It’s truly spectacular.
Here’s a closer shot so you can see that the small round buds that Jeff penciled onto the wall were actually given a lot more detail and depth when he got to the painting stage. They’re almost like little rounded star blossoms so they feel elegant and sophisticated (as opposed to kid-like and cartoonish). And those little white slivers that he left on the branches really create the illusion of shine and dimension- it’s almost like the chandelier above is casting light right onto the tops of the branches.
So that’s Stacie’s amazing entryway project. Just when we thought her house couldn’t get any better she goes and pulls a stunt like this.
Oh and Jeff’s actually for hire if any locals are interested in working with him (just shoot him an email right here). But back to that gorgeous cherry blossom. Is anyone else considering a mural for any room in their house? If so, which room- and what wiould the subject matter be? Share and share alike. And if you’re in the mood to crash some other homes that we’ve featured, you can check them all out right here. Bonus: you don’t even have to wipe your feet upon entry.
Psst- We’re always on the hunt for a mouthwatering house (or ten) to crash, so if you or anyone you know has a casa that’s feature-ready just shoot us an email along with some photos of the space and if we’re ever in the neighborhood we’ll be sure to drop in.
Yay! I love house crashing keep em coming!
That is gorgeous!
Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. That’s amazing. She has a gorgeous home! And Jeff is one talented artist! Usually I see murals and I’m not fond of themin homes – but I would take that mural in a heartbeat. It’s so classy and beautiful. I love your house crashing posts. It’s so neat to see all the different ways people decorate their homes and how they incorporate personality into them. Nice post. Keep em coming! And a HUGE thanks to Stacie and Jeff for sharing it with you guys! What a beautiful home!
Wow! Stunning and unique, yet still totally neutral.
thanks for sharing – it’s beautiful!!
To answer your question–I wasn’t, but now I am. I am a painter at heart (not so much in practice), so maybe this would be a good excuse to do something super fantastic in my house! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Wow, what a fabulous house. Really enjoy your house crashing. The mural is amazing. My only suggestion is that is unfortunate that the hutch covers part of it. I wonder if the hutch could be moved over (might block the door though) or if she could find a shorter hutch.
Wonderful mural.
Amazing transformation! Really lovely results!
The mural is stunning, and the house is gorgeous! I agree with DC, though, the hutch obscuring part of the mural is kind of a bummer. A shorter piece of furniture would be so much better there. Love everything else though!
It looks great! I’m wondering where she got that pretty coat rack.
Such a beautiful home!!
I actually really like that the hutch is covering a small part of the mural. It makes it seem much more a part of the space and less “hey look there is a mural on the wall!”. It just seems more integrated if that makes any sense.
What a beautiful and sophisticated house! Thanks for sharing!
this house blows me away! it’s simply beautiful and the entryway makes such a huge impression walking into the home. fab job!
That is absolutely gorgeous!
Gorgeous! Jeff is really talented – if I lived in the area I would hire him!
Wow! That’s gorgeous!! Her house is beautiful!
The mural turned out SO well. Thanks for sharing; it is such a great idea, with fantastic results!
What a lovely branch. What kind of paint did he use?
Hey TG,
We believe Jeff used regular latex paint (not sure if they went with a flat or a semi gloss finish) but here’s hoping Stacie or Jeff can pop in with that info!
xo,
s
Oh! That is so lovely. And I agree with Miranda – the hutch covering it adds to the interest.
I love peeking into other houses. This one is just gorgeous!
WOW – that mural is stunning! What a unique way to decorate a large wall and stairway without hanging the usual artwork. Love it!
Love the wall mural in the foyer! We live in an almost identical home as theirs- an 1889 Victorian in Natchez, MS and I have always struggled with what to do with the grand entry way and stair area. I am not a huge fan of tons of pictures/frames going up the stairs because we have a very simple/clean style. But this is AWESOME! I am an artist so I had one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments when I saw this post. I will send pictures if I get the husbands approval to do it!
Thanks for always inspiring!
WOW! that’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Very fun addition!
That’s one fantastic mural! It transformed the whole space and sets the tone for the rest of her house.
That is so cool! I like murals like that- large scale yet simple, and nature-themed. Great job Jeff!
I want this!!!
Hello all and thank you for the compliments. Regarding the hutch, I designed the branch to extend so there is actually nothing exciting happening behind the hutch. It just flows through organically. The paint I used on this particular project was Olympic Interior Semi-Gloss Latex (Simple Silhouette). For those interested, I will travel depending on the distance. Thanks again all, especially S&J!
Thanks for stopping in with that info Jeff!
xo,
s
How dreamy! I’m oh-so-tempted to create my own rendition :) Do you have any idea the paint color on the walls? (Not the mural, the creamy greige on the walls).
Hey Heather,
Bummer, we know the wall color but it has fallen out of our brains at the moment. Here’s hoping Stacie of Jeff will drop in with that info. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
That is just simply stunning!! I love how detailed the mural is, so pretty! I’ve been thinking adding some stenciling to our bedroom wall. This is me an extra…I should do it push go for it
Wow! What a stunning entryway!
Gorgeous! Every room in her house is stunning!
BRAVO JEFF! i think you have a calling there with your mural art! seriously…i always forget about projecting the image…DUR! but projecting only gets you so far and when he DID with that projection is just PURE gorgeousness! she must’ve just been thrilled with the after…so beautiful! we’re re-painting a filing cabinet right now and this might just be our inspiration for its design! cheers!
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The wall color is Glidden flat-matte Sand White, same as the upstairs bedroom (the mural mirrors the branch as well above the bed).
Ah yes, it’s all coming back to me. Isn’t it funny how moody and gray that color looks in the foyer when it’s so crisp tan looking in the bedroom? Gotta love a color with so much range. Thanks again for dropping by with that info Jeff!
xo,
s
Just beautiful. Love the way it works with everything else we’ve seen in the house and the overall style.
Wow! I love it, that’s so beautiful and chic.
That is stunning! I love it! I have actually thought of painting some type of mural in my hall since it has all kinds of things that make it hard to hang stuff. Great inspiration!
Unlike one of the previous commenters, I actually love the fact that the hutch covers a little bit of the mural. It just makes it seem more like a natural part of the house that way. Beautiful!
that is just amazing, that is one beautiful house! so chic and cozy at the same time. my sister’s boyfriend painted a french cafe scene on her kitchen wall and she had dishes that matched it was very cool!
Love the mural, but mostly I just want to know where Stacie’s dress is from!
Sigh……… So beautiful. Her home makes me so tired of living in a boring, typical house in Florida! I long to live in a city with historical significance and architectural housing detail.
I’m certainly not a professional, but I painted a mural in my son’s nursery over the weekend. We’re due May 14th.
http://www.roundpaddedcell.com/fazed/mural5.jpg
The names are blurred – it reads “Our Last Name” Kingdom, and “His First Name’s” Castle. Hopefully he likes it. :)
Cute Sandra! And good luck with your little May baby!
xo,
s
The mural is lovely, and I love the hutch hiding a bit of it. And I’d love to know where you got the hutch/coat rack piece of furniture…I am looking for something just like it for my very similar entryway. Is it Ethan Allen? Thank you!
Where is that lovely hutch from? I love it/want it!
Here’s hoping Stacie or Jeff stop in with the hutch info asap. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
Just a question – do you happen to know where the floor lamp came from in the 5th picture down, peeking out of the side of one of the “after” bedroom shots? It looks like a lamp my brother has that he got at Ikea, but alas they don’t stock them anymore. It would be tall enough and perfect for over my dining room table. I want one!
Yup, it’s from CB2.com. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Wow! How pretty and unexpected! And much less committal than wallpaper. Funny how I was just bugging my Hubs to get rid of his projector (the exact same one that they have) that he inherited from his HS art teacher so very long ago. Now I have a reason for him to keep it! He was so creative in our baby’s room with a mural and now when he gets older, I can have him do something cool like that but for a little boy. Thanks! (I betcha my Husband would Thank you even more since now I can quit nagging!;)
That is amazing!! What a beautiful mural! I want that in my house!
WOW! That mural is absolutely beautiful- I love it!
wait wait … you guys helped decorate this house?? wow mad respect kids … that dining room is so sophisticated and gorgeous, like something out of a magazine. well done kids.
I painted a mural (for the first time ever!) in my bedroom last year. I also did a cherry blossom branch! The room is still a work in progress, and I am hoping to have some better ‘After’ pictures up on my blog soon, but here is a look at how it turned out:
http://jpmdesign.blogspot.com/2009/06/master-bedroom-update_14.html
Jeff did an AMAZING job on the entry! I love the way he incorporated the cut outs, it looks really great. (I wish mine turned out half as awesome as this mural!!!)
The hutch is really a hall tree Stacie happened upon while in Arhaus (Short Pump).
Thanks for the info Jeff!
xo,
s