Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Sneak Peek at Faux Brick Wall & Choosing Glass Door Knobs

I was wanting to give you all an update last week on how our faux brick wall is turning out but it has been so overcast and rainy that I have not been able to get any decent pics till today.
Faux Brick Wall Treatment- From My Front Porch To Yours

Here is a glimpse at the side by side so you can see what we started out with and what we ended up with. Talk about a huge difference! Though it was a lot of work it was well worth it I think. 
Faux Brick Wall Treatment- From My Front Porch To Yours
The faux brick wall led me to painting the french doors into the office.
Faux Brick Wall Treatment- From My Front Porch To Yours
While I was painting the doors I decided that I wanted to change out the door knobs to crystal ones because I have always loved the charm of crystal door knobs. I was originally wanting vintage ones but was having no luck finding two matching sets. Plus I only needed one side to work and the other side faux. I also knew that Mr. Front Porch would not want the headache of trying to retrofit vintage knobs.I ended up finding some gorgeous vintage inspired glass knobs over at  House of Antique Hardware. Because I had a small budget for this project and changing out the door knobs was not part of the original plan I contacted House of Antique Hardware asking them if they wanted to collaborate with me on completing this project. I was so excited when they agreed! They have so many knobs to look thru and after hemming and hawing over just which ones I wanted I settled upon The Egg & Dart Door Set. I then had to choose between 6 finish options. 
Glass Knobs- House of Antique Hardware-Faux Brick Wall Treatment- From My Front Porch To Yours
It came down to these two finishes. 'A' is the Antique Brass and 'B' is the Antique Pewter. You will have to wait to see which one I chose and why when I do the final reveal! Which one would you choose?

Faux Brick Wall Before-From My Front Porch To Yours
Stay tuned for the reveal!
 You will not believe the difference the faux brick wall has made in this space. The knobs should be here today so I hope to do the full reveal this week and then a follow up tutorial post on how I achieved the brick look.

 You can view the installation of the brick paneling from Lowes in my Faux Brick Wall- Part 1 Post.

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17 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Oh I can't wait Pamela!! The peek of the brick wall looks fabulous and I LOVE the knobs you bought!

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  2. Little FarmsteadJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    The newly painted brick looks amazing! What a difference!! You can't go wrong with either of those knobs...

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  3. Katie MansfieldJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    It looks so wonderful. I can't wait to see. The crystal door knobs will be amazing.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    It looks great Pamela! Can't wait for the reveal!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    I love Crystal knobs and would love to use them in my home! The faux brick looks great!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Oooh, I love how the brick looks, Pamela! I can't wait to see the whole area. Those crystal knobs are gorgeous. Looking forward to the reveal!

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Can't wait for the reveal, Pamela. Good for you contacting them. I need to get up the nerve to do that. I use them all the time.

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  8. Amanda MarieJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Oh my goodness, that brick though! I love it!

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  9. JunkchiccottageJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Oh Pamela I cannot wait to see the finished wall. I am thinking of doing this in my house too so I am anxious to see how to do this.
    Kris

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  10. Patrizia PapiJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    It's wonderful! I love the brick wall. Good diy project!

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  11. JeanetteJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    It looks great Pamela.. I can't wait to see the rest of it..it's going be gorgeous.

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  12. Anita DiazJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Wow, I can't wait to see Pamela!! Going to be awesome, I'm sure! I can tell you from my own experience that retro fitting with vintage glass knobs is a pain in the neck and almost impossible as they are usually stripped out -- and I did that on nine of my old doors. I bought one new set with rim locks from House of Antique Hardware because that was all I could afford...wish I could have gotten the nine sets I needed:-( I did later find glass door knob sets that look exactly like the old ones at Lowes for $7. HAH has the most wonderful stuff too!

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  13. Seeking Lavender LaneJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Pamela,

    I am looking to do a similar project with the faux brick from Lowes. So excited to see that you have used it and looking forward to your tutorial and reveal! Oh and I think I may have went with the Pewter choice....gorgeous knobs!

    Deb
    @Seeking Lavender Lane

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  14. priscillaJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    That is amazing ! Can't wait to see the whole wall !

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Great treatment on the faux brick! Liz from www.HometoCottage.com

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  16. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    That looks so fabulous! Those crystal door knobs are beautiful!

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  17. At The Picket FenceJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Oh my goodness Pamela!! That is going to be sooooo amazing. Can't wait to see it!

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