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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Fireplace Makeover Part II
Since, it was rainy and in the 40s today, I decided opening all the windows for ventilation while I sprayed the faux stone finish on the fireplace would not be prudent. Instead, I painted the glaring white mantel and trim work. To do this, I used leftover "sunnybrook farm" by ACE paint from the accent walls in the living and dining areas. It is a beautiful shade of green. I'm not sure these photos do it justice (it could just be the off coloring of my computer monitor though...).
Ignore the smudges around the edges. Those will be covered by the faux stone and the ones on the black tile will be touched up... eventually!
I can't wait for part three to be completed!!
Ignore the smudges around the edges. Those will be covered by the faux stone and the ones on the black tile will be touched up... eventually!
I can't wait for part three to be completed!!
Fireplace Makeover Part I
From brass to black...
Since a new fireplace (preferably a gas insert) is not in our budget right now, I HAD to do something to make this fireplace tolerable and somewhat compatible with our decor without breaking the bank. Thank you Rustoleum spray paint!
Before:
During:
After:
I used Rustoleum's High Heat black spray paint:
The whole project (including taping it off) took about an hour. I LOVE how much better it looks.
Part II: Paint mantel and trim
Part III: Faux stone finish on the brown formica. (Seen here)
Edited to add: I am joining "A Soft Place to Land's DIY Day."
and Shanty 2 Chic's
Since a new fireplace (preferably a gas insert) is not in our budget right now, I HAD to do something to make this fireplace tolerable and somewhat compatible with our decor without breaking the bank. Thank you Rustoleum spray paint!
Before:
During:
After:
I used Rustoleum's High Heat black spray paint:
The whole project (including taping it off) took about an hour. I LOVE how much better it looks.
Part II: Paint mantel and trim
Part III: Faux stone finish on the brown formica. (Seen here)
Edited to add: I am joining "A Soft Place to Land's DIY Day."
and Shanty 2 Chic's
Friday, October 2, 2009
Bathroom Cabinets Decorating Dilemma!
I am joining Amanda's (at 
http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com) Decorating Dilemma's party
at http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/2009/10/decorating-dilemmas-partyround-3.html. For some reason I can't get the party icon to work!
Welcome to my bathroom!
The only changes we have made to our bathroom since we moved in are the yellow paint (Benjamin Moore Golden Straw), the window (mis)treatment and the L-shaped shower curtain rod. My major dilemma right now is the cabinets.
The cabinets definitely need to be painted. My dilemma? I don't know how to paint them or what color to paint them. Here are some pictures of the bathroom decor:
The shower curtain:
My attempt at making the toilet more pleasing to the eye:
Some of the wonderful character our 1940s house came with:
Here are some pictures of the cabinets (there are 8 drawers, 2 cupboard doors below the sink and four doors on the floor to ceiling linen closet):
The drawers:
Here is a close up of one of the drawers:
The linen closet just has plain doors (no grooves) and the same handles as the rest of the doors/drawers:
Above the counter is beadboard. Above (and behind?) the beadboard is tile that is painted white. The tile goes from the floor to about 5-6 feet up all around the bathroom and the ceiling is also tile. All of these will remain white.
Here are some thoughts to ponder (and respond to please!):
Should I paint the whole cabinet the same color and the linen cupboard the same as well? Should I paint the inside of the groove an accent color? Should I paint the inner part of the drawer front a different color than the outer part?
After painting, a second dilemma will rear its ugly head... what should I do with the handles???
Should I keep the handles? Should I paint the handles? Should I toss the handles?
I would love any and all input and ideas! Thanks so much!
http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com) Decorating Dilemma's party at http://serenitynow4amanda.blogspot.com/2009/10/decorating-dilemmas-partyround-3.html. For some reason I can't get the party icon to work!Welcome to my bathroom!
The only changes we have made to our bathroom since we moved in are the yellow paint (Benjamin Moore Golden Straw), the window (mis)treatment and the L-shaped shower curtain rod. My major dilemma right now is the cabinets.
The cabinets definitely need to be painted. My dilemma? I don't know how to paint them or what color to paint them. Here are some pictures of the bathroom decor:
The shower curtain:
My attempt at making the toilet more pleasing to the eye:
Some of the wonderful character our 1940s house came with:
Here are some pictures of the cabinets (there are 8 drawers, 2 cupboard doors below the sink and four doors on the floor to ceiling linen closet):
The drawers:
Here is a close up of one of the drawers:
The linen closet just has plain doors (no grooves) and the same handles as the rest of the doors/drawers:
Above the counter is beadboard. Above (and behind?) the beadboard is tile that is painted white. The tile goes from the floor to about 5-6 feet up all around the bathroom and the ceiling is also tile. All of these will remain white.Here are some thoughts to ponder (and respond to please!):
Should I paint the whole cabinet the same color and the linen cupboard the same as well? Should I paint the inside of the groove an accent color? Should I paint the inner part of the drawer front a different color than the outer part?
After painting, a second dilemma will rear its ugly head... what should I do with the handles???
Should I keep the handles? Should I paint the handles? Should I toss the handles?I would love any and all input and ideas! Thanks so much!
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