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Using Paint to Update Your Space

May 3, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that I have a small obsession with spray paint.  So today I am sharing how I was able to update a little space in my sunroom using one of my new favorite paints that I shared here.

I have had these bookcases for many years.  They are made from reclaimed barn wood and I have shared them before. They are still in my sunroom but since we updated the sunroom with new furniture and changed up the colors in the room the accessories in the book case were the last thing to be updated.

I really didn’t want to go out and buy all new accessories for my bookcases but I wanted to lighten them up, they were dark maroon, mustard yellow and green. It’s funny how your taste changes over the years.

Updating accessories with Paint

I painted the large vase and even the small photo frame using Rust-oleum Chalked Spray Paint. The stain on the barn wood is pretty dark and I wanted all of the accessories to be white, cream or grey.

Using Rustoleum Chalked Spray Paint

This pot was mustard yellow.  It’s a great piece and was easily updated with paint.

Using neutrals accessories to lighten up a dark bookcase

I always felt like the corners in the sunroom were a bit dark, but now I am loving it with this simple change.

Reclaimed Wood Bookcases Styled

I think I might lighten the bookcases next…by removing some of the dark wax.  They were like that when I bought them many moons ago. They are looking a bit too dark for me now in the lighter room.

Another thing I would like to change, even though I am not ready to mention this to the hubs just yet is the wall color.  I know exactly what he is going to say, “It’s not even a year old!” And he would be correct but it just looks muddy to me now. I want it to be a more crisp beige/grey. I can paint furniture all day long but the one thing I cannot do and will no longer even attempt, is painting a wall.  I don’t know what happens but I cannot do it…at all!  Anyway, that’s another conversation for different day!

Remember when I shared my DIY Photo Clipboard? Well, I made another one and stained it a weathered grey.

DIY Photo Clipboard

I am sure my boys love that I am sharing this picture all over the place.  It’s and oldie but a goodie!  Look at all that hair!  Gosh I miss those days! #cuties!!!  It’s an old Christmas card that has been propped up in the bookcase and I had leftover wood and decided to make another DIY photo clipboard.

Updating this space with paint was so easy and I think it made a huge impact on the room.

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: barn wood, bookcase, chalked spray paint, spray paint

Painting with Rust-Oleum Chalked Spray Paint

April 12, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

A few weeks ago on Thrift Shop Thursday #25, I shared a black three tiered stand that I picked up at the consignment shop. I really liked it at the time but it kind of felt heavy to me once it was in the kitchen… if that makes any sense.  Anyway, I was on instagram and I saw a white stand that Golden Boys and Me shared and I knew what I wanted to do.  If you haven’t seen Golden Boys and Me, you really need to check her out.  I love her home, she has lots of great ideas and I adore her sense of style.

Now that my mind was made up, I thought I would swing by the paint section at Home Depot. I am so glad I did!  I found a chalk paint in a spray paint application.  Who knew?  I am sure everyone, but it was a first for me.  I picked up two cans of the Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint.  I chosen the Linen White for this project and an aged gray just to have on hand for future projects. I have to say, I Love this Product!

Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint

The  finished product looks and feels just like the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  I would prefer to spray paint over brush paint any day!

Here is the three-tiered stand after I sprayed and distressed it a bit.

Painted tiered stand

Here’s a reminder of the before, again I liked the black but I wanted something a little brighter for our kitchen.

Before and After Painted Tiered Stand

After being sick for a week with the flu, this was a quick and easy project to ease me back into the swing of things! I really like how the white looks in the kitchen. Even my husband and boys said they liked it better white! Usually they do not have an opinion one way or another when it comes to these smaller changes I am constantly making.

Painted white Three tiered stand

If you get the chance you should try this product,  you will not be disappointed!

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts Tagged With: Chalk Paint, rust-oleum, spray paint, tiered stand

Thrift Shop Thursday #19

October 8, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I have missed the past two weeks of Thrift Shop Thursday.  I really thought that since the gym was near both of my favorite thrift shopping spots, it would be a breeze to pop in, see if I could score any new finds, then head home…quick and easy!  Well, that is not happening.  One, when I leave my class at the gym, I am either dying or just look like I am dying or two, I skip class all together then don’t go thrift shopping for fear someone from the gym will see me!  Anyway, today I hit the gym and the shops and found something to share and yes, I did look like a mess!

Thrift Shop Thursday #19, Sharing all my favorite thrifty finds.

I love the large candle holder that I found at the consignment shop.  When I saw it, it reminded me of the one Joanna Gaines found at an auction on The Fixer Upper, one of my favorite shows on HGTV.

This is what it looked like when I found it today.

Iron floor candle holder

Since I was planning on using it in my office,  I was back and forth between spraying it black or gold. The gold won out!

Thrift Shop Candle Holder Sprayed Gold

This is a nice and heavy piece.  I am glad I chose the gold.  It gives it a nice pop.  Check out Charlie in the background…so bored with this whole blog thing!

Gold Sprayed Iron Candle HolderYep, I am still loving my office space!

The next piece I am sharing, I found several months ago.  I get stuck on something and pick up several different variations. I am back to the candleholders.

GoodWill Gold Metal Candle Holder

This one is just a teeny tiny one that I picked up a Goodwill.  I will just add it to the collection of gold candleholders in my office.  Seriously, this is the last gold item and the very last candleholder that I will share…for now!

I just love this little candleholder though, I think it is so sweet!

Gold Metal Floral Candle Holder

Last up on this week’s Thrift Shop Thursday #19 is an old one that I have shared before but wanted to share again before I repaint it.

Cloche with Pedestal Base

I found the base of this cloche at a flea market.  It was originally stained wood that needed some love.  I painted it with Annie Sloan Graphite Chalk Paint.  I am thinking of repainting it and off white.  I think the graphite is just too dark for my dining room. I still need to put some more thought into it but I love this piece.  I picked up the glass top at Michaels and it fits within the base perfectly.

Well, that’s it for this week’s Thrift Shop Thursday #19.  I hope you are finding some great thrifted finds too.

Thrift Shop Thursday #19

Until Next Time,

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Filed Under: Fabulous Finds, Thrift Shop Thursday, Uncategorized Tagged With: gold, Paint, spray paint, thrift shop, thrift shop thursday

My Sunroom Reveal using IKEA EKTORP Furniture

September 12, 2015 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

My sunroom reveal using  IKEA EKTORP furniture has been a long time in the making.  I have known for quite some time exactly what I wanted, it just took awhile to pull it together. Finally, I am sharing it with you today!

Redecorating using IKEA Ektorp Series

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts, Home Tour Tagged With: Chalk Paint, Home Tour, IKEA, spray paint

Lamp Revamp

September 9, 2015 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

I have been busy revamping all my accessories to go with my revamped sunroom.  I am so excited that we finally finished it today!  I will share more on that later this week.

Today I am sharing my lamp revamp.Revamping a Lamp

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Filed Under: Before and After, DIY Crafts Tagged With: embroidery thread, Lampshade, spray paint

Revamping a Vintage Wash Stand

August 16, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I recently completed my home office which you can see here.  I have been using the office for a few months now and I really love this space.  I find myself adding small little touches here and there, and most recently I added a new/old piece for a spot behind my desk.  I think the revamped wash stand fits into my office perfectly.

Revamped wash stand in a glossy white

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Filed Under: Before and After, Fabulous Finds, Home Tour Tagged With: Home Office, spray paint, Vintage, wash stand

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