Decorating Our Home with New Spring Decor Trends - Painting an Entryway - Flower Arranging Tips

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Decorate and refresh our Victorian home for Spring with one the Pantone 2024 colors of the year, Persimmon from Sherwin Williams HGTV collection. It adds a fun and bold splash of color in our front entryway.
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[@VintageBombshell]

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[@marieangeles5139]

Love your outfit. I love the way you decorated your home. Can you tell me which two colors were painted on your armoire and brand.?😊

[@Robin-MP]

Nooo just paint the wall and the ceiling. I painted my kitchen a real warm peachy cocoa brown/tanish color and I loved it, I moved but have never been able to find that color again. Live with it for a while, one good thing with paint, you can always paint over it.❤I like it alot

[@wilmabrick214]

I really like the new color. It’s sassy and unexpected. It really works well with the wood tones on the stairs and your hutch.

[@user-ox2vn9ln7h]

I like the new colour, just give yourself a little time to adjust. Tell your Mum not to worry, when we sold our home of 33 years and built a new house, it took about 2 years for me to feel like it was “home”. Even though I had al my things with me, it took time to get the placement of everything as I wanted it. Love watching you and Pete at the beach house too!

[@squeakyb.7709]

Oh my gosh! “Florida hotel vibes” had me laughing, but it’s the best compliment ever. The new entrance is GORGEOUS!

[@jenniferridley586]

Selena, if you paint your a/c return grate the same color as your wall, it will disappear visually. Love the color you chose, it looks lovely ❤

[@PurpleNurse]

I completely agree, and was thinking the same; now that the walls aren't white the grate is VERY noticeable/distracting- NOT in a good way! Paint it!🖌🖌🖌

[@jofoon6220]

I would leave the sides and bottom of the stairs the original color. The wood side is part of the trim and the bottom of the stairs is part of the ceiling. Leaving the trim and ceiling the original white color will make it more cohesive. I like the color.

[@fionamaze9009]

Selena. That colour is perfect! Remember the Victorians overdid everything!! It’s a happy, warm cosy welcoming colour - keep going with it. Also. I could open a ‘Homes and Gardens’ magazine and see your hall like this!! Stick with your instincts! Playing it safe is so boring 🥰🥰🎉🎉

[@marieevelyndunlap]

There's nothing I love more than an old home with french vanilla walls and hardwood floors. Very soft, pale pastel paint in the bedrooms is as daring as I get. So, I admit to being shocked when you opened the can and actually said "no, no, no' out loud. But seeing it on the wall ... I really like it and it goes so nicely with everything else. It's a nice pop of colour for your foyer and you don't have to paint the entire area. Give it a month or so before making a final decision and I'm dying to know what Pete thinks.

[@quiltingtothenines4254]

I agree with not painting the whole area that color. It is nice surprise color ... like "Oh, that's fun!" Give it some time. Live with through the spring. You're right, the plant looks great there.

[@sharongillis4531]

Selena trust your intuition it’s guiding you.Being indecisive is enough to change otherwise you will never be happy.

[@brendarushka9966]

I think that small pop of color really elevates your entry. I say leave it until you find something you absolutely love. The warm color complements the vanilla trim and wood on the stair treads really well.

[@Valerygallery]

I really like that color. It adds depth to the room. Instead of being one big white space. But you have to be the one that's happy with it. ❤

[@diannhoyt1844]

I love it! The color is very chic and not so girly girl. Photographs beautifully and shows off your beautiful staircase and antique furniture. You’re upping your game girl and it shows with your fashion videos and your decor. I’m taking notes!

[@drumminghands6356]

I really think it suits the period of the house. Nice shade with the wood dresser by the stairs. I like the calming factor.❤

[@susantacchino4768]

really like how it warms up your entrance. it also pushes the steps back to the background and you can actually focus on the space.

[@patriciahartnett4776]

I love the color of the front hall paint. I personally would have kept the white border underneath the risers going up the stairs to give more definition almost like a painting with a frame.

[@janine5540]

Yes.......I was screaming KEEP THE WHITE ON THE RISER...... But, she didn't...lol. Salmon is the color that comes to mind. I love the color in the dining room that is somewhat of a lighter version of this. Overall, it's a nice color but might not be for the long term. The beauty of paint is you can change it when you get tired of it.......... For now though, it's pretty and different.

[@kathygreen8398]

I was surprised at how much I liked it. I do understand all your concerns. It's a shame you couldn't just wiggle your nose and try different colors. I would keep it for awhile and then you can always change it.

[@Julie-Anne60]

I like the colour!

[@pamd4068]

So pretty

[@michellev7345]

I like the color. It's always a shock to the system when you change something. Give yourself time to get used to it. However, painting the sides of the stair riser looks very odd to me. It is a trim piece and should be the same as the rest of the trim. I think you will like the wall color better if you re-paint the trim.

[@tishamonroe7418]

the foyer is a special "jewel" and victorians loved color. a pastel would not have the same impact. I do love it. glad you painted up to the stairs. added some height needed behind the table. very welcoming entrance!!!your living room draws you "in" already!

[@karenboggs3466]

I love the color for your space. It will be beautiful for spring, summer and fall. You can always paint over it, but I think it's very nice 💐

[@PatriciaCrook-lx7og]

Selena, the paint is absolutely beautiful! Timeless and classic choice for the period of your home. I live in an historic town and have seen that color utilized quite often in older homes. Love the color!

[@user-wz5qt3ho2d]

I think you made a good decisions on the paint. I love it! I think it warms up the area and really compliments the furniture you have in there

[@ThriftyHippie]

I think that color is so lovely and really adds something to your entry.

[@marieholzwasser9224]

I would suggest leaving the stairs alone. My previous home had a very similar color paint...it's so warm and lush.

[@CollaborativeDog]

The great thing about paint is that it is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to change a room. You can pause and wait a few days to see how things go, and if you get tired of it or don't like it, it's also quick and easy to change. Personally, I think this color would be beautiful in a living room or bedroom because the color reflection will make skin glow in a very flattering way with light. It will have a similar effect to candlelight. I think it was Elizabeth Taylor who had all of her ceilings painted in a similar color because it made people look so good.❤

[@peanut3590]

I absolutely love it! It’s a very warm inviting entry way.. you always do a fantastic job in decorating..

[@cindyarnold5082]

Not sure I’m crazy about the color with your Victorian decor. But I bet it would be pretty at your beach cottage!

[@outandaboutwithbrendabgb7916]

I love the color because it warms it up and looks great with the furniture. Love you and your channel and love Pete and your parents, too. You are like a breath of sunshine and fresh air.

[@deeneedler327]

Oh, Selena, it's beautiful, especially from this angle!

[@ritaspeers1259]

I think you should only keep a color if it makes you feel happy. You are an intuitive decorator, and you know when it's right. You have STYLE!😊

[@cherylsmith9042]

Selena it’s absolutely beautiful and warm and welcoming just love it you nailed it again

[@ItsAshley08]

That color looks great! You did an amazing job on the stairs with the detailing. Let me tell you I have been watching your videos for like 5 or 6 months now, and I love how cute and fun you are! I'm about to turn 41 and my husband and I only have a dog and cat after 12 years. It's nice seeing relatable people here. 😋❤

[@debbiebroughton8325]

I love it, here in England Victorian house always had colour, great video 🇬🇧❤️

[@marybrand1977]

It blends nice with that piece of furniture.

[@sharonjackson1445]

Leave the stairs sides white will Bring out the color of what you Picked for entry Way. It's gonna be Spectacular!😊

[@melindalewingellis1923]

You know I wish you would not have painted the stairs .. Architecturally it’s off. The wall color is pretty but the placement needs tweaking. The color is a suggestion and paint only the obvious places. Less is more. The color is lovely. I was yelling at the tv for you to stop hahahaha it’s just paint .

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

You know that feeling you get when looking for a home and you walk into one and "know" it's the right one ? It's the same way with paint. If it doesn't feel right when you put it on the wall, then it isn't the right color.

[@kaseys7433]

Whether you like the color or not - from the stair angle all of the colors do complement one another. It really makes the brown tones in your table, stairs and runner pop. Not sure how it looks from the other angle, but I think it’s really pretty for spring and summer. It’s such a small pop of color that it’s definitely a safe area to play with color.

[@Anne-pk8gs]

Gorgeous Victorian color that wraps the foyer in a big vibrant hug. It has personality & is totally welcoming.

[@susanjohnson3973]

I LOVE the new color, Selena!! It is absolutely exquisite dressing your Victorian home's entry! Our daughter lived in an 1800's Victorian house that was her first home purchase. Hubs, she and I renovated and remodeled that house from top to bottom, not leaving a single space untouched. The exterior of her house was painted in the colors now in your entry hall, plus one darker shade that matched a terracotta pot!! It was stunning to see how it drew people in! Her front garden was small with a variety of plant colors mixed with the cool green grass, all surrounded by vintage wrought iron fencing. When the neighborhood was being renovated by a contractor, folks walked the streets and would always ooohh and ahhhhh (literally), while stopping in front of her house; I could hear conversations through open windows, when people's voices would waft inside. Without exception folks would remark that her house was just so beautiful, while they stopped to stare at the facade! Flip side, against our advice, our daughter bought all the paint she needed for the entire project, without buying a sample to test the color!! She cried when the first wall was painted, sorely upset that her house was pink!!! Once it was all said and done, she was pleased with the final result and appreciated the changing hues as the sun would rise and set, moving from persimmon to a more rosy hue and back to the original hue all in a day's time! Once when I was there, the contractor, working the entire neighborhood renovation, came by, struck up a conversation asking who picked the paint colors. I confessed I had, to which he responded by nodding his head and smiling at the house and grounds acknowledging its beauty. For our daughter the color palette was simply too warm, as she would have been far more comfortable with green and ivory on the exterior. She went a different route in large part, because so many homes were wearing that color already. At Christmas time her place became known as the pretty gingerbread house, as she decorated exquisitely and always hosted a big party!!!💖 Bottom line, you'll know if you can live with the color given some time with it!💖 Looking forward to hearing Pete's take on it!! Beautiful work by one and only you!!! 🌹❤🌹(apologies for the book length comment🤗)

[@filimp520]

Love the colour. Please keep it. Victorian houses had a lot of colour. ❤

[@kathyarcadi2]

Really like your decision to paint the stair border. Doing this extends the size of the wall and creates a cohesiveness in the smaller area - not chopped up and too busy. Love color in living a home!

[@aprilninthr2886]

I didn’t think I was going to like it. But, I like it! Looks beautiful.

[@kellieliacopoulos8005]

Oh Selena, I LOVE the color!! You have such an amazing gift for design!! Also, your hair looks so pretty throughout the video! Thank yoiu for sharing! Can't wait to see what else you do!! :)

[@judyjefferson4756]

Love the color. I think it gives a designer look to the hall., but the most thing is what you feel about it.

[@Abuelita654]

The color is beautiful it compliments, your rug, the piece of furniture you have by the stairs, the green that comes from the plant, one commentator said that you should paint the great behind the piece of furniture and that’s a yes for me. Also, lots of people do that and it will just disappear because when you’re looking at it from a far you can see it on the bottom you’re doing fantastic. Trust your instinct, the first one is pretty much the right one! Your home is beautiful. Keep it going.❤

[@kimproffer9456]

I think the color looks warm and inviting in the space, but if you don’t love it then it’s probably not the right color in the space for you. ❤

[@chriswilson4112]

I like it. I think you're just not used to having a definite COLOR as such in there. I think it's the right balance of having a definite color but not over the top silliness either. I think it energizes the space too.

[@teresahansen2270]

Didn’t know if I would like the color, however The after shots were beautiful, so warm and inviting.

[@donnablackburn9229]

I think a a very soft pinkish tone would look soft and more inviting.

[@user-yx1ci7xb8t]

My personal feel of your front entrance would be a soft pastel colour, maybe in the same palette as your living room but much paler.

[@wandadelacruz2486]

I love the pop of color in the entryway. Victorian homes used very bold colors ❤

[@lorrainehernandez4002]

Your house is your castle, do what ever makes you smile 🙂, after all it's just paint! I love it!

[@kathyconnolly4026]

Hi Serena! I worked for Sherwin Williams and if you post a photo of the tag on the can of trim paint people who love the color can bring it into Sherwin Williams and have them copy the formula. Wouldn't it be fun to start a trend?!?! Just a thought. Love how you share your thoughts and hopes so freely. I also appreciate how you just put it out there! Ignore the naysayers. Keep living in your dreams. As to the color, I love it! We don't use enough color in life these days.

[@jodyalaniz]

The nice thing about the paint is you can live with it and if you decide you don’t like it, you can change it…maybe a shade or two lighter. Easy fix though! 😊

[@kathyphifer7546]

That color is absolutely gorgeous especially with the carpet runner….Very Victorian and elegant!

[@michellemarraffa6051]

I like it! I like change… it’s a pretty color for sure. If you don’t like it you can always change it!

[@judyfaul8524]

PS....chill girl...the color is great for a Victorian house!Your instincts are spot on!❤

[@nonny6990]

I love the colour. It's very warm & inviting - just like your lovely personality. ❤

[@debbiem6406]

Can’t wait to see what you and Pete decide on the entry color. It’s a color you like, very Victorian, and the plant looks beautiful against it. After decorating for decades I’ve learned that if I have to put too much effort into something in order to like it, it’s not going to work. I have a collection of flower frogs that I use to display my other collection of vintage post cards!

[@vickiehanan5686]

I really liked the color for the entry way. I too thought it gives the Florida vibe . The plant just made it come together !!

[@JodieLeith160]

I absolutely love it!!! It's Beautiful! All that counts is if you like it!

[@kimstahl6833]

You are totally correct Selena about the flower frog.

[@carlaandrews5376]

The color is working. You're overthinking it!

[@loissaedder2214]

My two cents worth is the entry looks great. Give it a week or so and you'll be wondering what it looked like before. I can relate to your parents not wanting to show their new place yet. Such a big change to find your new style, if that's what she wants, or find her old style in a different way. Hello from Queensland

[@ps2v831]

Salena it is very warm. It is not over powering. It’s just a SPLASH. I like a bit of Color POP.❤ Your staircase, and height of ceiling of the entire space , accommodates the Color splash.❤❤❤

[@joycehartley8501]

I love the Persimmon color, and the paint coverage. It is starkly different than it was, but looks gorgeous in that space! I hope you love it, after getting past the shock!

[@jekalambert9412]

Paint is always hard. The best thing you can do is to invest in sample cans of the colors you're considering, then paint large (2'x3') samples on each of the walls to really get a sense of the what the color looks like on each of the surfaces and how it interacts with any adjoining rooms. Live with your samples for awhile to help you understand how you feel about the color. If you have to convince yourself that you like a paint color, your gut is telling you that you don't like the paint color. I think a deep tan color (somewhat darker than the table) would be great in the entry because it's neutral and would act as a bridge between the dining room and the living room while still distinguishing the entry space as being separate from those rooms. For a more cohesive look, the stairway walls should be the same color as the entry walls - although that means a lot more work... I wish you'd left the diagonal trim under the stairs the original trim color.

[@elizabethwhite196]

I agree she should of left the stair runner white. To me it frames as an architectural element. I commented as well regarding the color. Perhaps not my choice as I think neutrals are always more flexible. You can always accessorize with color. I’m thinking she probably wants a color though. I always suggested muted colors to my clients because of that flexibility. Not so in your face. Amazing all the commentary on this vlog!😊

[@sandiecole3274]

Selena it's just paint. Don't worry you will figure it out, you always do. Relax and go thrifting, that fixes everything. XXOO Sandie.

[@queens6583]

Victorians loved color and that color absolutely suits your home. I love the color in the entryway and it definitely warms up the space and matches well with the floor, stairs and antelope runner. You made a great choice.

[@aledford1990]

I absolutely love it! Yes, that paint is an amazing product!

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I absolutely love it. It’s so fresh and beautiful! You have to do what your heart tells you, (and Pete), of course. I’d say leave it for a couple of weeks and then see how you feel. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@user-rf2pq3fm3n]

That's one of my fav colours . I have always had my dining room and kitchen that colour. It's so pretty with silver hardware and white. My doors, trim and cuboards are white. It just makes me happy.

[@robinford3283]

Wow!! I think it's beautiful!! Great choice. Good contrast with stairs. Looks good with hardwood flooring

[@danalynna2]

Think about Home Worthy! People put so much color in their homes, and it looks amazing! I love the color you have chosen. I think it compliments your space and gives it some interest. It looks great!

[@davidb3034]

This is Mary from Hilliard Florida! I think the color is pretty! But you have to decide for your self and your husband has to like the color too! Take care, stay Safe too!🌴😎🌼😁😉♥️♥️♥️

[@cassandrasmith2727]

Selena, painting the entryway is a great idea. It sets the tone for your home and should feel like a welcoming embrace from a loved one when you step inside. You selected a beautiful warm color. But, seeing it on the wall. I just don’t think it’s right for that area of your beautiful home. Giving it a little time and getting Pete’s perspective is going to ultimately guide you to finding the color that is right for that space. I don’t know how you feel about wallpaper. That’s just something I would consider on one wall and paint the rest. Whatever you and your hubby decide to do will be beautiful. 💖🌼💖😊💖💛

[@lorettaamador7981]

Hello Dearest Selena, I absolutely love you. ❤️ In response to your question regarding the paint color, I actually really like it. It seems to define that little area, and make it pop a bit. As you stated, almost that beautiful, grand hotel feel. ♥️

[@marianela111]

It's a bit like walking into a flower pot. Obviously, it's not my home, but an entryway needs light. I'm sure you'll work with the color that works best for you. 😃

[@barbarabryant6788]

I like the color. It looks warm and inviting.💕😊

[@rachelleblanc6955]

I luv it. Leave it for a while and then if it bothers you then it's easy paint again another color. Easy peasy.

[@debbied3116]

Ohhh...I LOVE the Terra Cotta color! The way you did the stair well wall is awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mvandyc1]

I don’t comment, however I love the new color❣️❣️❣️. Try living with it for at least a month!

[@yvonneberoud2604]

Even though I like that color ,when you first opened the can I was like 😳 but when you showed it the next day I really like it. It definitely compliments the wood and plants. Thanks for sharing and making me smile ❤

[@estherwaiss8461]

I think you should keep the color, I really like it and the decor with it looks good 😊

[@annsmith4739]

Hi hi Selina,I agree it’s a shock .i don’t like it very much ,but at the end of the day it’s your home sending lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Love the color keep it ❤ it’s warm and cozy. I fell it has a vintage vibe that’s a Good thing

[@user-vf4zk7ii9k]

It's beautiful and warm. You did great! Great choice for next to your beautiful wood and stairs carpet. It's so lovely to warm up your entry. You're always great at your choices for colors and style!❤❤❤

[@genadavidson2532]

I really like the colour and the plant that you have put on the table..... and the colour of the entry table goes well with the wall colour.

[@TexasGrandmawhollythrift]

This is Grandma from Texas 😘. If you paint the part of the stairs or if you are painting the woodwork the same color (monochromatic) just use semi gloss on wood and some version of flat on walls. That is what I am doing in each room of my cottage. Research the look. It is really lovely. You are a darling girl and I love that your hubby is more involved on the cabin makeover. You should start another channel where he takes a more visible role. He is really funny if you pay attention plus he is darling too. 🥰🇺🇸

[@nancykintner9177]

Interestingly, I would not have painted the wood by the stairway...the other is very nice❤

[@darlenemchenry1104]

I agree. I would have preferred leaving the sides of the stairs the same vanilla color as the rest of the trim. Persimmon is a strong color, and might not have been my choice for a foyer, but the rest of your home is so lovely, so just trust your instincts.

[@Tenebarum]

It looks amazing. I love it.

[@RetroVintageMonkey]

I like it. And it’s easy enough to change colors if you really never settle with it. I like the warmth it brings to the space.

[@beverlyknight9741]

I like the deeper color and I think it looks good in an older home. Personally, I would have left the strip on the stairs white as it feels like part of the rest of the woodwork. Plus there wouldn’t be so much of the deeper color. It’s your home and you are the one that has to live with it so it’s ultimately up to you and Pete. ❤️

[@lmgdesigns5252]

Love the color. I think it adds a point of interest as you walk in and makes the stairs a nice feature against the white wall.

[@suzannestrauss9251]

Love it! Looks great accessorized like most colors. It's pretty! Good job. Love watching your channel and with Pete involved it's a fun touch. You mix it up well! Stay creative!

[@judykilger4950]

Love the idea of dressing for each day video !!! Can’t wait!!

[@KimReinemer-ih7vy]

I love it! Matches a Victorian home. Love watching all for idea's.

[@user-lj6nc2zz1b]

I love it, it really draws attention to your beautiful antique panel door and the stair treads look so pretty with the little white trim and warm brown wood. 💕. I think when you finish with it and decorate it’s going to look great.

[@SRVfangirl]

I am all about color in a home, preferably warm tones. So I like that this is a warmer tone then most of the other colors in the house.

[@bridgettsimpson833]

Please keep both of those colours that compliment each other and also works well with the brown furniture believe me I'm a Caribbean girl😊🇯🇲

[@katya1172]

I have a paint color called sea salt in our kitchen. I believe it is considered a chameleon color... sometimes it does have a hint of gray but thankfully, for my preference , it is mostly a beautiful blue. So depending on how the light hits your walls in your bedroom you may want to keep that in mind I'm not a huge fan of gray myself . It's way over done imo. I appreciate that you do you. That's what I love about decorating there are no rules. I really like that persimmon color reminds me of a beautiful sunset and perhaps a bit like 1940's Beverly Hills Hotel. Thank you for your upbeat and informative content. 🥰

[@elizabethwitte6417]

I love the change of color in your entryway, it’s warm and inviting. I’m all about color, but you have to do what you love! ❤️

[@carmensitler1286]

I love it. I think it warms the space up. It’s just a shock to you, like you said😊

[@loismanzi2442]

You have such a lovely glow . You look beautiful and so happy. I like the paint color . I think you should try to live with it for a while. Like you said it’s only paint it could easily be changed. It’s hard for us to really say because we are not there but from what I see it looks warm and inviting and actually I think that table looks great against that color. You have a good eye and no matter if you keep it or not it will look beautiful.

[@Kate42]

I like the color a lot. I think you should paint it on the staircase walls as well. It really gives your entrance a warm welcoming feeling. I especially love that tall plant on the table. Very charming effect.