Since moving in just over a year ago we have been constantly saying we should get around to painting the apartment. One year later and only the foyer and two bathrooms have been painted.

The bathrooms had to be painted since the exposed plaster was being eaten away by the steam and running down the walls in rivulets. To date the foyer was the only room lucky enough to have us paint it voluntarily. We thought if first impressions last then the very first room guests would see should be finished.

It was only natural then to continue painting rooms that lead off the foyer. Since the dining room is smaller than the living room, it was logically next. Joe and I agreed that the room should be blood red (a very stimulating and flattering color). However, arguments ensued as to whether the ceiling should be white, red, speckled with glitter or some dark grey. In the end my demands of plain white prevailed, of which we are both satisfied with. To see the progression from exposed plaster to finished room click here.