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A Quick Review of Amy Howard At Home Paint

July 1, 2017 By stylishrevamp 3 Comments

A few months back, my husband went out-of-town on a quick golf trip.  I knew my time was limited and I had to hustle to complete the master bedroom revamp before he returned from his trip.  The quickest way to revamp any space is with paint. So today I am sharing a quick review on Amy Howard At Home Paint.  Hint, hint, I love it!

A quick review of Amy Howard at home paint

When my husband left for his golf trip, I knew I had exactly 4 days to paint 6 pieces of furniture, put together a new to us bed, build and install a shelf and put the room back together. I thought the easiest way to get this done was to use chalk paint but the store that sells Annie Sloan chalk paint near me was not open and I knew time was of the essence here.  Sometimes I will make my own chalk paint so I headed to Ace Hardware to pick out some paint colors when I stumbled upon the Amy Howard At Home One Step Paint.  At first I thought, should I even attempt something new when I had very little time to pull this together, what if it was difficult to use? Oh, but they had the perfect color, exactly what I was looking for a perfect grey called Atelier and of course the basic black. I picked up the sample size pots of these two colors. I thought if it’s hard to work with, I can use it for painting accessory pieces and just make my own tried and true chalk paint.

The first piece I started with was my nightstand.  I wanted to paint it black.  I set the small jar of paint upside down (the sales associate told me to do this) in my sink while I cleaned my nightstand. I was painting all of this furniture in my bedroom because there was no way I could move all of the furniture downstairs into the garage and back up by myself.  Surprisingly, I did not even notice any odor to the paint.  Once the furniture was clean and completely dry, I started painting and was shocked! It was super smooth and creamy and absolutely the easiest paint to work with…ever!  From start to finish it took less than 30 minutes to do the entire piece. It really is just that easy.  One step does not necessarily mean one coat, however that was the case with the black paint.

Nightstand painted with Amy Howard Paint basic black

A Quick Review of Amy Howard At Home Paint

The coverage was amazing. I did notice that the black required only one coat whereas the Atelier required two and I wiped some of the paint off so I could see the original stain peeking through. Once I realized how easy the Amy Howard at Home Paint was to use, I was ecstatic! I knew I would be able to paint all of the furniture and pull my vision together in time to surprise my husband.  Do you like how I said surprise him? Yes, well I knew if he were here he would probably freak that I was painting the bedroom furniture.  I have never liked the stain on the furniture. It looked too orange to me but when we bought it I was days away from giving birth to our firstborn and it was the only furniture that could be delivered on time before the baby arrived and I was nesting and just needed it done. So yes, it was a surprise to him but sometimes it’s easier to not let him see the messy in between a project!

After the nightstand was done in such a short period of time, I celebrated with a cup of coffee and planned my next piece of furniture to paint. I moved on to the Secretary Desk and chair.  I knew the desk was going to be a bit more time-consuming due to all the detailed pieces.

Amy Howard painted desk

I painted the desk in the Atelier and the chair in the basic black. I even had time to recover the seat cushion. I decided to leave the interior of the desk alone.  The paint tone down the stain color and I like the juxtaposition of the grey paint against the stain.

I also painted an armoire with the basic black and a few mirrors.  I did all of this with the small sample pot of paint and I still have some paint leftover for future projects.

Mirror painted with Amy Howard basic black paint

Revamping Your Space with Amy Howard Paint

I think my favorite piece I painted was my dresser. I was back and forth on the color choice and ultimately chose the Atelier.  I am so happy with this choice.  I decided to leave the mirror with the original stain and I am glad I did.

Review of Amy Howard Paint

I buffed some of the paint off so the stain is popping through. This piece was the last one I painted and once it was done, I started waxing all the pieces with the Amy Howard Wax.  Again it was a very easy product to work with as well.  If you haven’t tried this paint, you really should.  I was able to paint all these pieces ( armoire,  dresser, two mirrors, chair and a desk) with two small sample jars of paint and I still have paint left over in each jar.

Here’s a picture of the chaos I create when I am working…Painting my Goodwill Find and this…

Setting up a paint studio in my bedroom

I am happy to say that I was able to complete the entire room in three and a half days! I think this was in large part to ease of the  Amy Howard One Step Paint!

A quick review of Amy Howard at home paint

FYI, my husband was happy with the transformation, yes, happy and surprised! I know I am not the only one that creates chaos when their spouse is out-of-town, share your adventures in the comments!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, Home Tour, Projects and DIY Tagged With: Amy Howard Paint, Chalk Paint, Master Bedroom

How to Reinvent Your Space on a Budget

June 22, 2017 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

I feel like this post has been a long time in coming.  I started to reinvent my master bedroom sitting room back in April and I am finally ready to share it with you today. It started off when I added shiplap to the fireplace which you can see here. Today I am going to share the rest of it with you and show you how to reinvent and revamp your space on a budget.

How to Reinvent Your Space on a Budget

I feel like our master bedroom and sitting room were the last two rooms to get a revamp.  Actually, they never did really have anything done to them other than paint changes a few times. We are planning on adding hardwood in the fall.  I am so ready to ditch the carpeting.  Who knew that a little 12 pound pup could wreak so much havoc on my carpet? The boys don’t help matters either. Even though the rooms are not 100 percent complete because we haven’t done the hardwood yet it still feels like a completely reinvented space with just a few changes! I will share the master bedroom portion in a later post.  Today it’s all about the sitting room which is where I spend my time watching all the shows that my husband or boys would never, ever watch.  Yep, I am a reality tv closet watcher!

DIY shelves and a Goodwill Makerover

I love this reinvented space. The tv stand/credenza was a Goodwill find.  It cost $40 and it is solid.  Each drawer is over 15 pounds.  Yes, I weighed them because that thing was a beast to move upstairs. Once we got it upstairs we added casters so I could move it around with a bit more ease.

Originally, I had this piece in my sitting room…

antique armoire

There is nothing wrong with the piece, it was lovely but it just did not fit the space.  It was too short and the depth was too deep.  I wanted something to fill the space and draw the eye up.  That’s where the shelves came in and I have to say that I love them! I adore them. Here, take another look at them!

How to Reinvent Your Space on a Budget

Adding shelves above my Goodwill stand.

So let’s start at the beginning. I found the stand at Goodwill for $40 which was a steal.  I know this will sound bizarre but I cannot wait to decorate this at Christmas time.  Yep, I said it!

So this is what it looked like when I spotted it at Goodwill…and it was love at first sight!

Goodwill credenza Before the revamp

This piece is huge. It is 76 inches in length and I am obsessed with it! I gave it a light sanding, primed, and painted it with a flat white paint that I had on hand to brighten up and bring light into the navy blue sitting area.

Decorating my $40 Goodwill Find.

Do the candlesticks and tobacco baskets look familiar?  Yep, they were originally in the sunroom downstairs.  My husband wanted a larger tv so the decorative accessories had to go…for now anyway. I have plans to dress up the extremely large tv that now dominates the sunroom that he has taken over! I changed the color on the smallest candlestick and went with a charcoal color instead of the pale blue which you can see here.

Adding Shelves to Draw the Eye Up

Next we added the shelves.  This is such an easy and inexpensive DIY.  All you need is Simpson Strong Ties (I found mine at Home Depot) and wood of your choice.  On this project we used pine 1″ x 6″ x 8 ft lengths.  I wanted the 2 inch thick pine but Home Depot didn’t have what I was looking for in stock and once I get started on a project, I don’t want to wait, so we improvised and trimmed the boards out to give it more bulk.

DIY Book Shelves

I sprayed all the Simpson Strong ties with black paint. While they were drying, I marked the studs on the wall with painters tape and decided the best placement for each shelf.  Once the ties were dry, I screw each tie to a stud.  I placed one on top and one below the shelf.  Then I slid each shelf into place, and screwed the Simpson Strong ties into the shelf.  It’s a very easy process and the impact to me is huge.  It totally reinvented the space. I will share more on my shelf styling over the weekend.

Adding shelves above my Goodwill stand.

I hope you enjoyed my newly reinvented space done on a budget! I am completely enamored with it and it did not break the bank!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, Home Tour, Projects and DIY Tagged With: Book shleves, DIY, Goodwill, Paint

How to Make an Easy DIY Feasting Board

February 16, 2017 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

I am so exited that the weekend is almost here! It has been a long, cold and windy week,  so motivation around here has been low on all fronts! Although, I was able to complete a small DIY project.

Earlier this week, I was browsing our local Home and Garden shop and ran across a lovely Feasting Board.  For $95 though, I passed but I did use it for my inspiration this week.

Inspiration for my DIY Feasting Board

How to Make an Easy DIY Feasting Board

Project List

scrap wood

wood stain

drawer pulls

nail gun (Hammer and finishing nails work just fine)

drill

combination square (called in the hubs for this part)

 

How to Make an Easy DIY Feasting Board

I had everything on hand. To begin, I found a piece of wood in my scrap wood pile. I would have preferred a longer piece of wood but I made do with what I had and it still worked out well.

The building process of a DIY feasting board.

For the feet or the legs of the feasting board, I cut two piece of scrap wood about an inch shorter than the width of the top of the board.  I used my Ryobi brad nailer to attach the pieces together.

I  stained the piece and let it dry overnight. Once dry, I applied wax to protect the wood.  I like to use the American Decor Creme Wax from Home Depot. Then I brought the hubs in to attach the drawer pulls for handles.  Normally, I would do this on my own but I could not center them on the top to save my life! He got out the t square or combination square, did some math and attached them perfectly.

Here is my version of the Feasting/Feast Board!

 

DIY Wooden Feasting Board

I had everything on hand so this was a free project…

DIY Feasting Board

Super Easy…

DIY Feasting Board

and adorable!

DIY Feasting Board

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: DIY Crafts, Projects and DIY Tagged With: DIY, Drawer Pulls, Feasting Board, Wood

4 Tips for Painting Like a Pro

February 5, 2017 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

On the blog we are fortunate to have a Guest Post by Erin Holdgate from Zillow Porchlight.  Today it’s all about painting, one of my favorite DIY’s for maximum impact.  Enjoy!

4 Tips for Paint Like a Pro

4 Tips for Painting Like a Pro
By Erin Holdgate
Paint packs a powerful punch in the world of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement, especially when it comes to transforming interiors. A well-executed paint job can rejuvenate a dull living room or revitalize a tired kitchen.

To turn your skills from DIY to pro-level, here are some tips from painting and home improvement professionals:

1. Do your prep work
Before you head to the store, remember that paint is only part of the project. The surfaces you will be painting need to be clean and dry before you get started. If you’re painting walls, fill holes left by screws and nails, and patch any cracks – a pristine surface gives you the best final results. Be sure to let spackle or other patches dry prior to painting to avoid debris getting stuck in the dried paint. To prep a piece of wooden furniture before painting, wipe down any dust and vacuum the area thoroughly. This will ensure sawdust doesn’t find its way back on to the furniture after you’ve sanded it.

2. Invest in quality supplies
To get great results, invest in high-quality paint, brushes and rollers. The last thing you want is loose bristles or clumps of lint dried into your living room walls the next day. Opting for cheap applicators is a common mistake made by DIY painters. Save yourself time and money by buying quality materials upfront so you’ll only have to do the job once. And before you head to the store, make a list of what else you might need: sandpaper, primers, drop clothes or finishes. Once your brush is wet, you won’t want to pause to run to the home store.

3. Paint with a full line of color
Now comes the fun part: Painting! But learning how much paint to put on your brush can be a bit tricky. A common DIY mistake is attempting to use up all of the paint on a brush or roller before re-dipping. This actually causes the paint to dry onto the bristles of the brush and the fabric of the roller to become matted. To maintain the integrity of your paint applicators, make sure you always paint with a saturated brush or roller. You’ll know it’s time to re-dip when the color begins to break up and you can see faint patches of uncoated surface.

4. Store leftover paint properly
Once the job is done, reseal the paint can tightly by gently pounding on the lid with a rubber mallet. Some suggest storing the can upside down to create an airtight seal. For water-based paint, your best bet is to place a piece of clear plastic wrap on the surface before resealing the can. For oil-based paint, pour a thin layer of water on top of the paint before resealing. The water will act like a film to prevent the paint from drying out. Make sure to keep your leftovers: You never know when you’ll need to do a minor touchup. Even if you plan to move, the new occupants will likely appreciate having the paint, especially if you mark the can with the room you painted with it.

Whether you’re giving new life to a coffee table or finally implementing one of your living room ideas to makeover the space, many home DIY projects require little more than a gallon of paint. With thoughtful execution and these helpful tips from the pros, the power of a great paint job is at your fingertips.


Thanks Erin for these great tips!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Projects and DIY, Uncategorized Tagged With: DIY, Paint, Supplies, tips

Project Plans and Wish List for 2017

January 29, 2017 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I always have several projects and plans swirling around my head and I am hoping to get to several of them in 2017 while some may remain on my wish list. A few of them are bigger projects and others are just fun small-scale projects that I hope to complete.

I will start with a few of the smaller projects that I would like to tackle this year.  The first of which is in our master bedroom.  We have a beautiful fireplace in the sitting room of our master bedroom which you can see here.  I love the fireplace but want to make some minor changes to it and I saw this image and knew that I wanted to do something very similar.

Shiplap on a fireplace by Blesser House

(Blesser House)

I found this at Blesser House.  If you haven’t checked her out already, you need to do so now.  She has so many great ideas and right now I am swooning over the ship lap above the fireplace. I am hoping to do something similar to this soon.  I will keep you posted once we get started on it!

Another smaller project that is underway at the moment is a faux fireplace/mantle.  This is something my youngest wanted for his room.  He is already dreaming of his first apartment in NYC! So why not let him design the room he wants here at home first. He  has a tall chest of drawers that he doesn’t use so a faux Fireplace/mantle will replace it soon. Here are a few that we saw and drew inspiration from.

Faux Fireplace from Petite Party Studio

(Petite Party Studio)

I think this one from Petite Party Studio  is fabulous.  I like the herringbone insert.

Kate's Creative Space

(Kate’s Creative Space)

I like the wood plank wall paper on this one by Kate’s Creative Space. My son likes the look of the wood insert. I was thinking where the insert is, we could paint it using black chalkboard paint and he could switch it out as he pleases.  We haven’t made a final decision on it yet.

Project Plans and Wish List for 2017

One of the larger projects we are thinking of doing this year is replacing all the carpeting upstairs with hardwoods like the kind we installed on our main level a few years ago.

5 inch wide Hickory Hardwood Flooring by Shaw

I would like to continue this hardwood flooring upstairs.  It is 5 inches wide, Hickory Hardwood by Shaw. I am hoping to do this later in the year as well as changing out our stair railing with something like this…

Fixer Upper

(Fixer Upper)

Fixer Upper

(Fixer Upper)

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(Fixer Upper)

I really, really want to change out our stair railing for one of these options above.  I like the horizontal bars best but would settle for any of the others! This may be one of the projects that might have to remain on my wish list for a while! I like the look of the iron railing and think it is time for a change though.

So there you have it, my wish list both big and small for 2017.  Yes, I have many more projects floating around in my mind but these are just a few I thought I would share with you!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Projects and DIY Tagged With: fireplace, Hardwood flooring, Mantel, stair railing

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