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.
Tiffany T. says
Yay! I love house crashing keep em coming!
Tracie@Gurtler+Home says
That is gorgeous!
Christin says
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!
Laura@JourneyChic says
Wow! Stunning and unique, yet still totally neutral.
Danielle says
thanks for sharing – it’s beautiful!!
Kari says
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!!
DC says
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.
Camila F. says
Amazing transformation! Really lovely results!
Sarah says
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!
julie says
It looks great! I’m wondering where she got that pretty coat rack.
Miranda says
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.
Ashley @ Mutschler Family, Dallas Edition says
What a beautiful and sophisticated house! Thanks for sharing!
CarMaj says
this house blows me away! it’s simply beautiful and the entryway makes such a huge impression walking into the home. fab job!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
That is absolutely gorgeous!
heather s. says
Gorgeous! Jeff is really talented – if I lived in the area I would hire him!
Kristen says
Wow! That’s gorgeous!! Her house is beautiful!
Shannon @ Project Shannon says
The mural turned out SO well. Thanks for sharing; it is such a great idea, with fantastic results!
TG says
What a lovely branch. What kind of paint did he use?
YoungHouseLove says
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
Jill says
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!
Mandy says
WOW – that mural is stunning! What a unique way to decorate a large wall and stairway without hanging the usual artwork. Love it!
Shannon Jex says
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!
caligurl says
WOW! that’s absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Beth@321home says
Very fun addition!
ann marie says
That’s one fantastic mural! It transformed the whole space and sets the tone for the rest of her house.
Amanda says
That is so cool! I like murals like that- large scale yet simple, and nature-themed. Great job Jeff!
Carol N. says
I want this!!!
Jeff Hathaway says
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!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for stopping in with that info Jeff!
xo,
s
Heather says
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).
YoungHouseLove says
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
Katrina says
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
Megan says
Wow! What a stunning entryway!
Sugar Cookie says
Gorgeous! Every room in her house is stunning!
CasaCullen says
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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Jeff Hathaway says
The wall color is Glidden flat-matte Sand White, same as the upstairs bedroom (the mural mirrors the branch as well above the bed).
YoungHouseLove says
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
Wendy says
Just beautiful. Love the way it works with everything else we’ve seen in the house and the overall style.
Sarah Sarniak says
Wow! I love it, that’s so beautiful and chic.
The Virginia House says
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!
Kathy says
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!
kelly says
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!
SFDC says
Love the mural, but mostly I just want to know where Stacie’s dress is from!
Denise Stark says
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.
Sandra says
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. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Cute Sandra! And good luck with your little May baby!
xo,
s
Amy in Pittsburgh says
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!
Heather says
Where is that lovely hutch from? I love it/want it!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping Stacie or Jeff stop in with the hutch info asap. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
Jessica says
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!
YoungHouseLove says
Yup, it’s from CB2.com. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Misty says
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!;)
Rebecca P says
That is amazing!! What a beautiful mural! I want that in my house!
Amanda says
WOW! That mural is absolutely beautiful- I love it!
Patti says
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.
Mary says
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!!!)
Jeff Hathaway says
The hutch is really a hall tree Stacie happened upon while in Arhaus (Short Pump).
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the info Jeff!
xo,
s