As you know (remember?), I've been struggling to personalize my basement apartment so that it feels like home. And not just any home, but OUR home. Because that's the trick--making something feel like yours.Painting the walls is something I've been wanting to do for ages, but as small a step as it may seem, it's been quite a huge step for me. I've never ever painted any room I've ever lived in. I've never lived in a place long enough or felt like it was worth the time or money.
But finally, we made the decision to remain in our apartment for the time we're here in Utah (we're here for at least 2 more years). And being so indecisive has helped me feel like investing time, money, and thought into our home will make me feel like we have our own little spot in the universe. I knew immediately that I wanted white walls because I needed to work with a clean slate. But then the whimsical side of me wanted some way to express myself through color, so I've been searching for the perfect shade of pink for my house for months. I wanted a peachy/blush pink that wasn't too in your face. I wanted it liveable yet identifiable pink. I partnered up with Valspar Paint to find the perfect shade. With 3,000 colors to choose from, Valspar had more than enough options. I found the perfect shade in Snow Pa, and as you can see from the video below, I got a little pink happy. This video was SO fun to make. I get happy just watching it!
Valspar has this new line of paint called Valspar Reserve that is both a paint and a primer. With time being of the essence with our busy schedules, any time saving device is welcome so the primer/paint combo is essential. And it only takes one coat! Score! This is now a requirement for every paint project I do and the quality was so great. Valspar Reserve is also extremely durable and stain + scrub resistant so knew it would stand up to any wear and tear and last for a long time.
I went through a long battle in deciding on the right shade. I thought about going darker but ultimately realized that this basement apartment needed light. Loads of it! Valspar Snow Pa was strong yet light enough to feel airy and spacious.
I'm still working on decorating it and styling it, but for now I got a few bookshelves up and am slowly adding to it. The rest of the space needs a lot of help in the furniture department so it will be awhile before I show you that.
And are you ready for this? Some before shots. Ha! I tried out various shades to get this Snow Pa. And notice how my house acts as a prop house. 
Gorgeous pink/peach, no?! For me this little project has been a huge victory. Paint is such a small spec on the home renovation spectrum but it makes a huge impact in the way you feel and how you connect with your space. This little basement apartment of ours is feeling more and ore home the more we customize it.
Thank you Valspar Paint for helping us connect with our home!
This post is sponsored by Valspar Paint. Valspar Reserve is available exclusively at Lowe's. Find the location nearest you. Thank you to our sponsors who make this blog possible. photography and video by Trisha Zemp
