So, we have settled on some colors (finally!) and are getting started. We're going to do Navajo White in the main living areas (assuming we like it when we test it in the hallway), then Irish Cream in the bedrooms and studio, a warm white called Creamy in the bathrooms, and then I'll decide on my office color after I see all those other colors.

Mr. SK is painting his studio first, then the hallway and back bedrooms. These will be the places least see by guests, so he wanted to start there. Then the bathrooms and living room, den, kitchen and dining will be painted last, with the idea that he'll be better at painting by that point.

But I think he's doing a fantastic job so far! Here are some pictures from his studio. This is only one coat, he'll do another before finishing up. Also, the lighting in this room doesn't work well with my phone's camera, I think the color is a little yellower or creamier in person. (Oh, and he will refinish the built-in desk tops so ignore that for now).

ETA: Somehow these pics don't look so great when I look at them on my laptop, but I think it looks great in person! Honest! :P

What a nice space! I like the color!

Nice!

Sweet!

Thanks y'all! I am so excited to move, seeing it come together, however slowly, makes it more real!

Jodi, I don't remember if you saw photos from the real estate listing, I'm thinking you did? Anyway, one of the sellers was an artist and she used that room as her studio. As soon as I thought I knew it would be perfect for Mr. SK! To the left of the window (the one that's not a partial window well) is a full sized door, so it's already bright for a basement room but it's even brighter when that's open.

More progress reports!!

This is the hallway, painted with Navajo White. (I put the lamp there just to show the color). Mr. SK did the hallway first to make sure we like the color, which we do. So this color will be in the living room (aka piano room). But I think we’ll go one shade darker and use Irish Cream in the family room, which is the same as the photos above of the studio. Speaking of which, Mr. SK did a second coat in there and it looks really fantastic! He’s doing magnificent job!!

Very nice work!

Thanks!! I think he’s doing a really great job!! But also, thank you for suggesting this color!!

Very nice!

Looks good!

It’s looking great. And it’s great that you can paint it while it’s empty, rather than after you move in.

Looking forward to seeing you settle in!

LIKE!

Thanks y'all! I'll have more photos soon, Mr. SK is a painting machine!!

We are now very well-known at the paint store, and this morning when we went to buy more paint, I was showing the manager some photos on my phone and he said how great it looks, and to not share those photos too much because someone will want to hire him to paint for them!

I keep agonizing about the color of the living (piano) room, but I think it's going to be Navajo White and then the family room, kitchen and dining will all be Irish Cream, which is almost imperceptibly yellow and a little darker than Navajo White.

Also, there is a huge pink crab apple tree blooming in front of the house and you can see the blooms from the bedroom window. I can't wait to move!!!

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint.

Great job! Mr. SK has a calling!