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One Room Challenge Reveal: Our Black & White Stairway and Hallway Makeover

May 10, 2017 by Cassie 199 Comments

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Well… we did it!!! We made it to the finish line in time for the One Room Challenge reveal week.  A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for hosting the ORC and motivating hundreds of us to improve spaces in our homes.  If you have been following along from the beginning, you may remember that I set out to complete our upstairs hallway and the main staircase.  This space isn’t exactly a room, but it needed a major makeover as I hadn’t touched it in the 5 years we’ve lived here.  I’ll show you one little teaser of the hallway, then I want to revisit the original plan and the scary before.  Then I’ll show you how it looks today!  These ORC makeovers are much more dramatic if we refresh on the before. 🙂

Black and White and Wood Staircase and Hallway makeover- One Room Challenge

The original space boasted lovely wood flooring, but also wood trim, wood railings, and wood like hollow core doors.  1979 called, and they don’t even want those doors back.  Ever.  As you can see below, wood trim up the staircase, wood spindles, and wooden railing that was falling out of the wall.

Eclectic Spring Entry

And in the hallway upstairs, wood trim, and hollow doors featuring duck and star stickers.  We were keeping it classy.

My plan was to update this space with gallons and gallons of primer and paint, new doors and door knobs, a DIY rope railing, a black accent wall, and updated special art.  You can see the plan below.

ORC Black White Hallway Plan

Rope Rail / Rope Hardware / Lighting (actual light I used)/ Frames / Focus on the Good / Be Silly / Doors / Knobs / Paint / Black Tassels / Stairway Inspiration

Shall we check it out now?  I’d love to show you!  Come on into my hallway… unfortunately I did select the most dimly lit space in our house, so bear with me!

Black and White Hallway Makeover

I painted the back wall that faces you as you come up the stairs with Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black, which is a fabulous perfect black.  On that wall, I added new photos I shot of my kids and had printed at Costco.  I also printed two DIY pieces of quote art I created with lyrics from a special song.  For all 4 luster finish 16×20 prints, the cost was under $30.  This part of the whole project is my favorite as it’s the most special to me.

Black and white photo gallery wall in hallway.

Our hallway is narrow so there’s no room for any pieces of furniture.  The art is where we can reflect our personalities and tell our story.

Black and White Photo Art from Costco Printing

At the other end of the hallway, I also added some gold foil state art from Minted.  I selected states that have significance to our family.

Art along narrow hallway black wall

I love how this black, white, and gold theme continues into the adjacent room as well.

Black and White Hallway with Gold Foil Art

State Foil Art from Minted in Gold

Minted Gold Foil State Art

All of the other walls in this space, including the incredibly high stairwell wall, were painted with Sherwin Williams paint color matched to Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Clover, which is a warm white I love to use.  It’s in the downstairs hallway, kitchen, dining room, and that black and white bedroom off of this hallway.

White Painted Walls

It may not sound like such a large task until you take a look at the stairwell, and what I had to paint.  It was necessary as these walls all started out as a terrible shade of almond.  If you’re curious on how to reach these edges and heights without using a ladder, click here.

Painted Stairwell

Before I talk about the staircase you see, I want to show you the incredible new doors from Metrie.  Remember those awful hollow core doors?  How could you forget?  They’re ugliness is burned into your brain!  Well, replace that image with this…

Metrie True Craft interior Doors

We used the pre-existing hinges which is why the placement is a little weird… not sure who put this house together originally, but they did some interesting things!  These doors are absolutely incredible and make all the difference.

Black White Wood Hallway

You may recall last week that when it came to the doors, we ran into some trouble… limited time, and with never having hung a door, we lacked the know-how and the confidence to learn a new skill quickly.  I called in the professionals and hired someone to hang the doors for me.  However, before he came over Friday night, in our attempts at trying, we went ahead and trimmed the doors.  Rookie mistake!  We should have called a pro from the beginning because we trimmed a couple too short, so there’s a bigger gap on two of them than I’d like.  However, the doors themselves are classic and really take our hallway up a notch or seven.

Metrie Craftsman Style Doors

These doors come pre-primed, and you may recall that my plan had been to paint them black.  However, once I saw them hung in their white pre-primed stage, I loved the airiness.  I decided to use the Benjamin Moore Simply White paint from the trim, stair trim, and railing spindles to give them a fresh white and bright look.  All they are missing is a duck sticker, am I right? 😉 Metrie True Craft Interior Classic Doors

I wanted to keep the knobs simple, and let the doors really stand out on their own.  I selected Schlage Orbit knobs in antique brass for their simple round shape.

Schlage Orbit Knobs

The doors look  great in the hallway, but also awesome in the bedrooms they open into.

Metrie bedroom Doors

I would show you how great they look paired with Sawyer’s navy blue walls, but his room is not exactly photo-ready at this moment in time… so here’s another shot of my master bedroom for you.

New Bedroom Doors from MetrieOne more change upstairs in the hallway is the light fixture.  I purchased this light from Home Depot, but can’t seem to locate it on their website.  Amazon has the exact same one here. The track style is great for a dim  hallway that needs every corner lit at night.track Style Lighting from Home DepotI selected the ORB finish to be cohesive with our downstairs hallway lights, as well as the ceiling fan and curtain hardware in our master.ORB Track Style hall Lighting

Moving down the staircase, I sanded, primed, and painted the trim as well as the wooden spindles.  That was a big undertaking, but so worth the effort.

Painted Staircase Trim and Spindles

My original plan had been to paint the risers as well, but I didn’t want it to be broken up and decided I liked the look of wood risers.  I also love the wood trim on the sides in contrast to the white paint, so that played into my decision as well

painted Stair Trim and Spindles

And now let’s talk about the elephant in the room, the DIY black rope railing.  I shared my full tutorial on that earlier this week and you can find it here.

DIY Rope Railing

This railing is certainly the most unique element in this space, and I couldn’t love it more!  The huge tassel ends are so fun- just be cautious of puppies. 😉

Tassel-ends-rope-railing

On the other side of the railing downstairs, I balanced it with tassels I purchased from Amazon.

Tassels on stair rails

I am thrilled with how everything came together, even if it’s a little imperfectly done in some places.  Everything flows so much more now, and the black wall at the top of the stairs is balanced with our black chalkboard wall at the bottom of the stairs.

Black, White, Wood Hallway and Staircase

From the dining room, you can see how everything now flows room to room.

Eclectic Home in black, white, and neutral

similar mirror / similar bar cart / similar green goblets /hall light / rope / tassels / blue glass glove mold / white glove mold / horse art / mudcloth / black panton chair / letterboard / similar paint by number / aqua glasses

Admittedly during the last 6 weeks, there were moments I struggled.  There were weekends I traveled and panicked about losing time.  There were stressful times when I had to call the pros.  However, in the end, we pulled through and I’m so happy we didn’t give up.  For now, I am saying, “Peace out, ORC!  See you in the fall!”

Peace Our ORC

You can check out all of the designer spaces here, and find the rest of the guest participants at Calling it Home!

One Room Challenge Linking Participaint

A huge thank you to Metrie for providing me with doors for this project.  All other items were purchased by me, and I’ve used affiliate links where applicable.

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Comments

  1. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:37 am

    Love it Cassie! The new doors are gorgeous. Before you explained I was like “Wait. Wasn’t she painting these black?” The white looks great!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      haha! yep, that was the plan, but once they were up, i had a change of heart!

      Reply
  2. Mallory says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Love love love the art and the rope details! It’s so much brighter!! Amazing job Cassie!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      thank you so much, mallory! LOVE your nursery!

      Reply
  3. Ariel says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Those doors really are a game changer eh?! They look fantastic, and I think leaving them white was a good call. All the personal touches really soften the edge of the cool and edgy rode bannister and black walls. You knocked it out of the park!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      the doors are AMAZING! thank you so much, ariel!

      Reply
  4. Jessica | House Homemade says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:46 am

    It looks so good! Nice job, friend.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      thank you! hoping for a more dramatic space next time, but this one needed a makeover!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Elko says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I’ll bet you find excuses to go up and down the stairs now! I’m a bit disappointed that the duck sticker is gone though!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      i know… i will have to get some new ones. 😉

      Reply
  6. Emy says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:01 am

    The hallway and stairs look great! Those doors are stunning! You’ve made that area flow so nicely with the rest of your home! Great job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      thank you, emy! LOVE your sunroom!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Looks great Cassie! I *love* the doors – what a change, and what an impact! And you know I’m a sucker for contrast with the doors and the black wall. So sharp – it really makes your beautiful photos and artwork pop! Seeing these reveals has me wishing I had participated again this round – maybe in the fall after my oldest goes to college. His room will need …. fumigating. 😉 Great job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      thank you so much, jenny! i am dying… haha! fumigate then redesign. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Chelsea says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:17 am

    It turned out so great, Cassie! Love that gallerie at the top of the stairs – definitely motivating me to get some more pictures framed! 🙂 Well done!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      thank you so much, chelsea! yes, you should frame those gorgeous kiddos!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] BoxyColonial says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:42 am

    It’s looks so great! It’s so satisfying when you finish a space like that that flows into so many other rooms and ties everything together. I super love those doors!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      i super love the doors, too! so happy with them!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Oh the difference these amazing new doors make! Paired with a fresh coat of white and the beautiful railing, it’s a winner for sure!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      thank you so much, julia! i am SO much happier with it all!

      Reply
  11. Sarah says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Great upgrade to the whole space but the doors are my fav!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      mine, too!

      Reply
  12. Kathleen Haisten says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:56 am

    It all looks so great! Love those doors, what a difference!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      thank you! i love those doors, too!

      Reply
  13. Cristina says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Oh wow, It all looks so good! I have the same stairwell with high walls that are a nightmare to paint, so of course, I’m taking notes. I love the dark wall at the top of the stairs, the gallery and those pretty doors! Awesome job as always!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      thank you so much, cristina!

      Reply
  14. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:17 am

    I love that rope banister! I doubt you’ll see many homes with that! Gorgeous transformation of this space. I love your prints and how special they mean to you all. Fantastic job, Cassie! Congrats!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      thank you so much, tee!

      Reply
  15. Shannon Fox says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Another amazingly unique and beautiful space. The art, the railing, the pretty new doors. It looks sensational!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      thank you so much, shannon! i appreciate that!

      Reply
  16. Jennifer Griffin says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:38 am

    Bravo, Cassie! What a difference! Your gallery wall is my favorite part, you captured your kids so beautifully! Well done, enjoy your new space!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      thank you- i love those photos so much!

      Reply
  17. heather says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:45 am

    LOVE that handrail!! You must be so happy with all the changes.

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      thank you, heather! i am!

      Reply
  18. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters.com says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:41 am

    It looks so great Cassie! Love the pictures of the kiddos and that tassel is mint!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      thank you so much, kyla! i appreciate it!

      Reply
  19. Karen Smith says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Hooray!! All done and it looks great 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      thank you so much, karen!

      Reply
  20. Nicole Q-Schmitz says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Looks great! Such a transformation from before and after, and you’re right – the image of the old doors did get burned into my head haha 🙂 I love the idea to have the photos and the quotes

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  21. Laurie @ VinYet Etc. says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:32 am

    I love that black wall with your lovely children featured at the top of your stairs! And those doors are amazing, so glad you left them white, excellent choice! I also love how you very cleverly painted that tricky spot in your stairwell!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      thank you so much, laurie! i love them in white, too!

      Reply
  22. Morgan says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    I am so obsessed with the rope railing. and the TASSELS!!! yessssssss.

    I also shared my reveal today! Check it out here: http://www.charlestoncrafted.com/2017/05/10/orc-reveal-fully-diy-remodeled-walk-master-closet/

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      thank you so much, morgan!

      Reply
  23. Kim Telfer says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Turned out great Cassie! I really love your black wall with the kids photos and lyrics and of course, that rope railing. Everything together just looks so fresh and classic! xoxo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      thank you SO much, kim! i am so happy it’s done! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Vicki says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Cassie,
    You did an amazing job! I love all of your choices and the black wall at the top of the stairs is a perfect backdrop for your most precious possessions! The pictures of your kids are so great. The doors make the space that much better and the flow into other rooms is so nice. You are one talented girl and all on a budget. Now take a breather and have a glass of wine….or two!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      thank you so much, vicki! this weekend i plan to celebrate! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Kristen says

    May 10, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    This is so great Cassie! It turned out wonderful. I love the black feature wall and the pictures you added to it 🙂 You are right, it now flows so well downstairs and up!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      thank you so much, kristen!

      Reply
  26. Krystine @KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    May 10, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    You are always so creative and make your spaces look amazing! Nice work!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      thank you so much, krystine!

      Reply
  27. [email protected] says

    May 10, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    The rope banister is so good girl! Seriously, amazing. Love the new doors and the artwork.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      thank you so much, ashley!

      Reply
  28. Joy says

    May 10, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Fabulous job! Love the mix of photos and lyrics. Oh, the rope – divine!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      thank you, joy!

      Reply
  29. Lisa says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    It all looks great Cassie!! I absolutely love the photos you took of your kids…..they are beautiful! The doors are gorgeous too!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      thank you, lisa!

      Reply
  30. Susie says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    Love the black wall and the photos of your kids. What a special wall! And your rope railing is amazing, too. So creative!! Great job, CAssie! Susie from The Chelsea Project

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      thank you so much, susie!

      Reply
  31. Lora says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I really like the doors and the art at the top of the stairwell. It feels very classic and sophisticated.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      thank you so much, laura!

      Reply
  32. Schilly Construction Inc. says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    This turned out wonderful! Love the black accent wall. I wonder how it would look as a dark navy instead. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  33. Haley says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    This looks great!! I love the new white doors (although I am a huge black door fan too). I love the pictures of your kids and the black rope handle is a nice touch.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      thank you so much, haley! i love the photos the most!

      Reply
  34. Dannyelle @ Life is a Party says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Wow, what a difference. So many details, I think my fav. are the black and white colour scheme and the new doors. Looking great!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      thank you, dannyelle!

      Reply
  35. Diane Rath says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    What I’m about to say is cliche, but so so true, and you have proven it in your space- never underestimate the power of paint! And now I’m super envious of anyone with stairs in their home (we live in a ranch) cuz I want to make that rope railing right this minute!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      oh but it is the truth and i see it all the time in other people’s spaces as well!!! thank you, my friend!

      Reply
  36. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Peace out is right, so much going on this round but you pulled it off. Thr rope detail is so fun and I love the new doors.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      thank you so much, maggie! i am actually already excited about the next one!

      Reply
  37. Joann @ Woman In Real Life says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    The black paint is really nice and the photos of your kids are perfect set against the paint. Your original doors remind me of my house growing up (yes, built in the seventies haha). The new doors are lovely!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      thank you so much! those doors were hideous, huh???

      Reply
  38. Amanda says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    That rope railing is my favorite thing! I have never seen anything like it and I couldn’t love it more!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      thank you so much, amanda!

      Reply
  39. Jillian says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I like how the black ties into multiple rooms! I also love the gold foil art. Great job creating a nice flow.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      thank you so much, jillian!

      Reply
  40. Katie @ Little House of Four says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    It looks so great! You know I love contrast, so I’m loving the gorgeous new doors with the dark walls. The pictures of your kids are lovely too! Great job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      thank you, katie! contrast rocks and i love your bathroom!

      Reply
  41. Jessica says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    Great makeover, that rope railing is such a unique idea!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      thank you, jessica!

      Reply
  42. Tisha Clapp says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    It looks great! I want to replace all the doors in our mid-century rancher too – bookmarking this post for later!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      these doors are awesome! they really make a huge difference! i love MCM ranchers. 🙂

      Reply
  43. Jess says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    WOW! The art is probably my favorite part! I also love the contrast of the black and white. Way to knock it out of the park.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      thank you so much, jess

      Reply
  44. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Every time I see a black wall, I fall in love with it. They are so beautiful and make everything just pop. Love how you created the wall with personal images at the top of the stairs. I also love that rope railing! What a fun idea. And (I know this wasn’t part of the reveal) I LOVE that chalkboard wall in your entry… I really need to go paint something black 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      yes, if you love it you totally do need to paint something black!

      Reply
  45. Kate Smith says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    Love it! The paint color at the top of the stairs is amazing, and those photos look so great against it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      thank you so much, kate!

      Reply
  46. Jessica says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Your doors look so good…and that rope rail…I don’t know how you did that. I bet it was heavy! I think my favorite part of your space is your pics of your kids. It says so much about who you are.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      thank you so much, jessica! it was heavy, but i used my brute strength. 😉

      Reply
  47. Kirby says

    May 11, 2017 at 5:54 am

    I can’t do black and white because they it not Jessica Fletcher, but I love them in your house. And those white doors make a world of difference, for sure!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      haha!!! hilarious! thank you, my friend!

      Reply
  48. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:44 am

    What a beautiful hallway!!! The photo wall is gorgeous, you know I love that rope railing, and I am head over heels for those new doors! The brass hardware (and hinges) are so awesome against the white doors. Well done as always!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      thank you SO much, shelley! i love the new doors SO much!

      Reply
  49. Lizzie | Emmerson & Fifteenth says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Cassie, it’s fab! Those doors are amazing, and you’re right – they do make all the difference! The whole space looks so fresh now, and that rope railing is genius. Love it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      thank you, lizzie! as you know i LOVE your space!

      Reply
  50. Wanda | From House To Home says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:36 am

    Painting that stairway looks like it was a huge job! But it looks wonderful. Love the white, black and gold colors. And those doors are to die for! Great job!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      thank you so much, wanda! it was but it’s DONE!

      Reply
  51. Erin says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:49 am

    New doors- I’m jealous!! It’s the little things like a solid door that make you wonder how the world can exist with hollow core doors everywhere!! Congrats- the space looks great!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      oh i know! hollow core doors are the worst!

      Reply
  52. Tricia Wright says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:12 am

    The doors are so classic and the combination of black, white and gold is spot on. You did a fabulous job with your hallway makeover!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      thank you so much, tricia!

      Reply
  53. lesli says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:21 am

    Cassie, you nailed it! Looks great. I am always amazed and the difference painting wood trim to white makes, so clean and light.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      thank you so much, lesli! i am SO happy that trim is done!

      Reply
  54. Shonee says

    May 11, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Amazing! I love how we have a plan and sometime we change our minds. It makes it real. I think the doors looks very nice white…the black may have been too dark. Everything else looks fabulous!
    Shone

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      thank you so much, shonee! i agree about the doors. 🙂

      Reply
  55. Delia Gibbs says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    What a great looking space, or should I say spaces! Everything ties in so beautifully, especially that rope banister (pun intended). I am sure your family is happy right now :).

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      thank you so much, delia! and i love a good pun! 🙂

      Reply
  56. Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Those doors are amazing! Love the black wall and the art work too! Great job, Cassie!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      thank you, eliesa! i love the doors!

      Reply
  57. Jennifer Gainer says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Your reveal is amazing I love the rope rail, how inventive. Those prints turned out so nice too!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  58. Karrie Trowbridge says

    May 11, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Yeah Cassie!!! You did it!! It looks great! I’m in love with the doors and rope railing!! Well, and the black and white, of course… I never get tired of that! I love how it flows from your downstairs into your upstairs and bedrooms now… It came together awesome!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      thank you SO much, karrie! i am so happy it’s done! i am actually looking forward to the next one!

      Reply
  59. Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I love everything you did to your hallway and staircase. Your prints and quote at the top of the stairs looks awesome; as well as your lovely rope railing!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      thank you so much, carol!

      Reply
  60. Stacy G. says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I like what you did here. I feel a slight twinge of sadness for the duck sticker. LOL, I am weird like that. You are one talented lady.

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      haha! i know, right? thanks, stacy!

      Reply
  61. Kathryn Griffin says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Cassie, it turned out great! Stairways are quite the challenge. And, tricorn black is the best black out there. I used it last Fall on the doors in Little Dedicated’s room in the old house. You can be sure I brought that can with me to the new house. Love the transformation! Congrats on another successful ORC! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      thank you so much, kathryn!

      Reply
  62. Angela @ Angela Marie Made says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Love the black and white wall, so pretty!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      thank you, angela!

      Reply
  63. Erin says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Awesome job Cassie! Night and day difference those doors and paint made. Also your kiddos are gorgeous. Those pictures of them are so amazing. Looks awesome friend.

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      thank you so much, erin! the pics of the kids are my favorite 🙂

      Reply
  64. Julie Nichols says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Wow what a difference! I am in love with the black wall and your art work is gorgeous!
    Julie @ Love My Simple Home

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      thank you so much, julie!

      Reply
  65. Summer says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    It looks amazing and I have a similar stairwell that is basking in taupe glory and needs a fresh new coat of white! I will be using your tip about the brush on a stick:)
    http://www.raisingafarmhouse.com

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      good luck in painting your stairwell!!!!

      Reply
  66. Shannon Acheson says

    May 11, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    It looks fabulous now! WE totally had those hollow core doors in our last house!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      thank you, shannon!

      Reply
  67. Jana says

    May 11, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    The role railing is Brillz and love the new doors, bravo lady,

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      thank you so much, jana!

      Reply
  68. Katrina says

    May 11, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Everything turned out so so good! I love your new doors, isn’t it crazy how much pretty interior doors came make a space feel more intentional 🙂 and the railing looks so good too!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      thank you so much, katrina!

      Reply
  69. Kelley Nan says

    May 11, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Cassie, congratulations! That rope rail is SO unique and awesome and I love that black art wall! I hope you can take it easy tonight and rest now that you conquered that ORC! xo

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      thank you so much, kelley! i plan to relax and celebrate with some wine this weekend!

      Reply
  70. Lidia says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    Those personal touches are amazing! (And you know I love black walls!!!) Beautifully done!! (Love love love that rope banister btw!)

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      thank you so much, lidia!

      Reply
  71. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    The doors look so good!! The black and white is such a great contrast with the wood floors!! Love it Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      thank you so much, amber!

      Reply
  72. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Love all the personalized and unique elements you infused in this space, from the rope handrail to the photos of your kids and song lyrics! Great makeover, Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      thank you so much, carol! we both went dark!

      Reply
  73. Christina says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:04 am

    What a cool makeover!! That rooe railing is so neat and the new doors look fantastic!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      thank you so much, christina!

      Reply
  74. nancy @ A says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:13 am

    I love this! So cute….and the photos at the top of the stairs are the best! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      thank you, nancy!

      Reply
  75. JENNIFER PROCK says

    May 12, 2017 at 5:20 am

    Cassie, it’s fabulous! What a brilliant idea to paint the upstairs hallway black. I’ve used Tricorn Black before and you’re right, it is perfect! Oh and those Metrie doors……divine!!! Fabulous job!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  76. Kim says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:16 am

    I love the rope railing and I’ll be putting the Tricorn black in my pocket for the next time I need a good black! Awesome job!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      thank you, kim!

      Reply
  77. Thalita says

    May 12, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Yes, yes, yes. The black and white, that rope railing and the new doors totally elevate the space. You did such a great job!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      thank you so much, thalita!

      Reply
  78. colette @ restyle it wright says

    May 12, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Sometimes you just need to call in the pros right?! Everything looks beautiful and I love all the dark moody colors! Yay for surviving the 6 weeks!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      thank you so much, colette!

      Reply
  79. Aniko says

    May 12, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Those doors make a huge difference and I am in love with your dark wall! I think a space like a hallway and a stairway is always hard to decorate but you nailed it, my friend!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      thank you so much, aniko! i am in LOVE with your space!

      Reply
  80. Jenny says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:01 am

    It looks incredible! Those doors just totally transform the space – bye bye hollow core! Of course, the photos are just perfect!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      thank you so much, jenny!

      Reply
  81. Susie says

    May 12, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I just can’t get over the rope railing, its so unique and looks fantastic! Inspiring!

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    • Cassie says

      May 12, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      thank you so much, susie!

      Reply
  82. Bre says

    May 12, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Those new doors totally make such a big difference! And that little gallery wall with the photos of your kiddos is so perfect. Love it all!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      thank you so much, bre! i love those photos!

      Reply
  83. Linda says

    May 12, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    Cassie, the doors look amazing. Love the rope railing so unique!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      thank you, linda!

      Reply
  84. yuni says

    May 12, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    love the tasseled rope! what a creative idea. the painted black wall with the gallery frames look so good!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      thank you so much, yuni!

      Reply
  85. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:46 am

    It’s fabulous!!!!!! Great transformation and I’m gaga over the rope! Beautiful!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      thank you, stephanie!

      Reply
  86. Nicki Parrish says

    May 13, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Wow! You have a lot of comments on this post, congratulations! I love this whole transformation, but the artwork at the top of the stairs is just perfect!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      thank you so much, nicki!

      Reply
  87. Jessica says

    May 13, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Girl you nailed it!!! Love the simplicity with the unexpected whimsy that tassel railing brings!!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      thank you so much, jessica!

      Reply
  88. Casey says

    May 13, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Looks great! I love all the contrasting black and white – and those doors! Such an improvement 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      thank you so much, casey!

      Reply
  89. Amber Oliver says

    May 14, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    You did such a great job!!!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      thank you, amber!

      Reply
  90. [email protected] Happy says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:08 am

    Turned out great Cassie! You must be so happy. I love my Metrie doors too – they really kick it up a notch, don’t they?

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      oh yes, those doors make such a difference! and thank you!

      Reply
  91. Kevin | Thou Swell says

    May 15, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    I love how the black and white palette played out in this space! And those doors… the transformation is incredible! The rope railing is also brilliant. Fabulous job!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      thank you so much, kevin! i adore the space you did and your fab style!

      Reply
  92. Katy {ashadeofteal} says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    The entire space turned out beautifully! I love the black tassel plays off your fireplace. Such a clever idea!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      thank you so much, katy!

      Reply
  93. [email protected] says

    May 16, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    It looks great Cassie! I was excited about the black doors, but I definitely love them white. Good call! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      ha! thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  94. Brenda says

    May 16, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    LOVE those photos of your kids!

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      thank you, brenda! i do, too, but i am partial!

      Reply
  95. Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit says

    May 17, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    That black wall is wonderful! Can’t believe how bright and airy the space looks even with such a dark wall. Well done! I enjoyed following along your progress.

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      thank you so much, jane!

      Reply
  96. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    May 17, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    Absolutely fabulous, Cassie! That rope railing is still my favorite, but the black wall and new doors are gorgeous as well! And I love the adorable photos of you in this post! <3

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    • Cassie says

      May 19, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      thank you so much, brynne!

      Reply
  97. natasha meininger says

    May 20, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Finally getting around to reading all the amazing reveal posts. I love this space, ESPECIALLY the rope rail! You killed it lady! muah!

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  98. All Things Big and Small Blog says

    May 23, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Cassie, you did such an amazing job! All the sweat and tears totally paid off! I am in love with your banister but you knew that already!

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    • Cassie says

      May 30, 2017 at 7:30 am

      thank you so much, annie! i love your bedroom! lately i am feeling a little more color-inspired. 🙂 maybe it’s the season… summer approaching tends to do that to me.

      Reply
  99. Norma | The House that Will says

    May 30, 2017 at 6:16 am

    Cassie, I’m only catching up on my favourite blogs now after the ORC and I couldn’t wait to check in on your project. I love the outcome! The black and white scheme alongside the wood is very elegant and the new doors really lift the space. I liked the idea of black doors, but I think you made the right call for the space by keeping them white. Plus it means that there is now extra focus on your wonderful black feature wall. The rope railing is a very special creative touch – very clever! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      May 30, 2017 at 7:02 am

      thank you so much, norma! i appreciate your visit and comment! XOXO

      Reply

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