before and after

I'm always amazed at what a little time and paint

can do to transform a room.
(Sorry for the picture quality: taken with my phone in low light)

This is my family room fireplace wall.

I looked at it over the weekend & wondered 

why I haven't painted that wood white.

That would be a quick & simple task, right?

And then, of course, I realized the entire fireplace surround 

and bookcase fronts would have to be painted as well.

(the shelves will have to wait for later)

A day and a half later:

I'm really pleased with the result!