painting the ceiling

Lately I've been busy painting our ceiling white. It was much needed. Maybe before us, some heavy smokers lived in our house. Compared to the white paint, the old color almost seems black, or dark brown and yellow at its best. It's quite a job, but very rewarding. I started with the most beautiful part of our ceiling, the part on the street side. I love the beautiful authentic ornaments, with flowers, leaves, horns and laces. The part on the garden side also still has its ornaments, but in a rather bad condition. But I reckon anyway painting it white will make it look much better.

started with the fireplace

before and after the white paint

incredible ornament in the middle where the gaslight used to hang

I love the beautiful details

fireplace looks pretty fresh as well

the corners

the result

For those who think we will be living in an all-white house... no such thing. After completing the work on the ceiling - which will still take some time - , we will continue with a nice color on the walls.