Showing posts with label Before and After. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Before and After. Show all posts

February 7, 2011

(Re)Finished Frame

Today we are featuring a simple (re)Finished project that can update your decor in a little over an hour!  Anyone can do this.  

The culprit is a simple old maroon and gold frame that was actually still sitting in my living room...I know SAD.  (Ok so we forgot to take a before shot...but here is one exactly like the one we (re)Finished but it is all Gold).  



To (re)Finish an old frame and give it an up to date look.
1.  Spray on two coats of white spray primer.  Wait approximately 10 minutes between each coat.  When finished it should be a dry chalky consistency.

2.    Spray 2-3 light coats of White Gloss spray paint.   Again waiting for it to dry between each coat.  I also love using black spray paint to update frames and accessories.

3.  Then the fun begins when you start antiquing...to add a little character. :)  For this project I used Antique Gold Rub `n Buff. 

This is what the package looks like and I usually buy it at Hobby Lobby.

The unopened bottle below is the actual color I used (Antique Gold).

4.  I applied the Rubb `n Buff with my finger but I am sure you could use a brush too.  I applied a VERY SMALL amount and just rubbed on areas that I wanted to highlight.  This stuff goes a LONG way...I think one tube will antique my entire house!!!  =)

This is the finished project...





February 2, 2011

Mom and Dad's DIY Master Bathroom

Our parents are HUGE RVer's...which means they spend the majority of the year traveling from place to place in their RV...our husbands call it "The Condo on Wheels"!  This year because of Melissa's husband David and his battle with Pancreatic Cancer they were unable to go to south TX for the winter.  
So WHAT TO DO...HUM!

After a little convincing we were able to persuade our parents to do a little more than taking down the wallpaper and paint the walls a new color.  We will admit it took both of us and multiple phone conversations and several blog pictures to convince the skeptics.  In addition Mom had to do a little extra talking to convince Dad of the entire project. :)  But we think you will see what a HUGE difference it made.  Wowwie, wow, wow...what a successful project.

Master Bath Before
Notice the 90s wallpaper and gold faucets/shower


Master Bath After 
Painted shower & New Light...Yes, it's the same shower!

Painted Faucet and Towel Bar




Before Door pulls

Door pulls being painted


Door pulls after


Light being painted


Light after
Wall Color - Baked Brick
Spray paint - Rustoleum Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze


New tile is scheduled to be installed next week and then the Master Bathroom makeover will be completely finished.  Great Job Mom & Dad!

January 31, 2011

I Heart Craigslist

I found this beautiful baby on craigslist a few weeks ago. (yippee, hooray, cartwheel, jumping jacks...can you tell I am excited!)  It is exactly what I have been looking for.  The dresser has been sitting in my garage waiting for its (re)finished job in order to make its way into my family room.  
Don't you just love my hardwood floors in the Garage?  Just kidding!  Because of the predicted WINTER STORM that is approaching Southwest Missouri this future entertainment center made it's way into our family room a little early.  (You know the "hurry let's clean the garage so we can get the vehicles in before the storm".)  Now I am trying to decide what I am going to do with this incredible piece.  

Choice #1 is a similar project completed by one of my FAVORITE bloggers The Frosted Gardner

Before

After

After with a view of the electronic drawer...I love that it is hidden!

Choice #2 a dresser converted into an entertainment center by Refreshingly chic

Before

After with the bottom two drawers converted to electronic shelves.

It is so hard to decide.  I love them both.  
Which design would you choose?

Family room (re)finished job is in progress.  I have pictures to share with you soon!!!!
Michelle