Hi friends, my goodness summer is flying by, in our neck of the woods kids head back
to school this month, a sure sign summer is waning. I'm so not ready!
It's time for another round of My Five Favorites and this month's topic is Before & Afters.
I'm sharing my favorites that you can do in a weekend. Although I'm the queen of dragging
a project out forever, every once in awhile I get my act together, knock it out in a weekend,
and relish in the instant gratification! #hellooneroomchallenge
My pals are sharing their favs as well, so be sure to pop over and check out their ideas too.
to school this month, a sure sign summer is waning. I'm so not ready!
It's time for another round of My Five Favorites and this month's topic is Before & Afters.
I'm sharing my favorites that you can do in a weekend. Although I'm the queen of dragging
a project out forever, every once in awhile I get my act together, knock it out in a weekend,
and relish in the instant gratification! #hellooneroomchallenge
My pals are sharing their favs as well, so be sure to pop over and check out their ideas too.
Kris @ Driven by Decor
Lisa @ Shine Your Light
Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles
Shelley @ Crazy Wonderful is our guest this month, she's long been a favorite,
she's as sweet and genuine they come, and her DIY projects and eye for decor are always
an inspiration. Just look at this guest room refresh ~ eclectic perfection in my book!
And, I'll definitely be stealing her tip, the basket is for guests' dirty laundry.
an inspiration. Just look at this guest room refresh ~ eclectic perfection in my book!
And, I'll definitely be stealing her tip, the basket is for guests' dirty laundry.
Onto my favorites:
#1 Paint your tile
When I did our kitchen makeover I took a deep breath, hoped the vision I had would work, and painted the stone tile. I couldn't be happier with that decision, it took our kitchen from
Tuscan to fresh and current.
The question I get asked most - "How has it held up?"
Perfect! It's been three years and it looks the same as the day I did it. I've always cleaned
any grease, splatters or cooking mess with a sponge, and soap and water at the time, I don't
let anything build up that would need scrubbing.
BEFORE
Tuscan to fresh and current.
The question I get asked most - "How has it held up?"
Perfect! It's been three years and it looks the same as the day I did it. I've always cleaned
any grease, splatters or cooking mess with a sponge, and soap and water at the time, I don't
let anything build up that would need scrubbing.
BEFORE
AFTER
#2 Update your bed
A classic four poster bed will always be timeless, and there was no reason to get rid of
this beautiful piece of furniture. I love injecting new life in traditional pieces by using
high gloss paint like we did for my client's bedroom update.
To accomplish this in a weekend I'd plan on this timeline:
Friday night - Light Sand & Prime
Saturday - First Coat Paint
Sunday - Second Coat Paint
BEFORE
this beautiful piece of furniture. I love injecting new life in traditional pieces by using
high gloss paint like we did for my client's bedroom update.
To accomplish this in a weekend I'd plan on this timeline:
Friday night - Light Sand & Prime
Saturday - First Coat Paint
Sunday - Second Coat Paint
BEFORE
AFTER
Another example - but even less time consuming.
This is the Craigslist headboard I updated for our bedroom refresh. I used Annie Sloan
chalk paint in French Linen, the drying time between coats is minimal, so this one only
took a few hours.
BEFORE
chalk paint in French Linen, the drying time between coats is minimal, so this one only
took a few hours.
BEFORE
AFTER
#3 Reupholster a Bench or Chairs
This one makes me want to scour Craigslist or the thrift stores because it's super
easy to reupholster this type of seat. If your project gets stalled because you're waffling
on the perfect fabric, I'll help you out - classic black and white for the win every time!
BEFORE
easy to reupholster this type of seat. If your project gets stalled because you're waffling
on the perfect fabric, I'll help you out - classic black and white for the win every time!
BEFORE
AFTER
#4 Paint your Dining Room
(or any room!)
So you all know my dining room was neon chartreuse green, and we were hosting Easter this
year and although it was fun for awhile, I just couldn't with that paint any longer. The
weekend before I decided to paint it.
year and although it was fun for awhile, I just couldn't with that paint any longer. The
weekend before I decided to paint it.
BEFORE
AFTER
#5 Refresh a piece of furniture
I love the challenge of finding a high end inspiration piece, then hunting down something
similar at a bargain price to re-create it on a budget. Paint is the biggest bang for the buck!
I'd use the same timeline in #2 above to finish a piece in a weekend.
HIGH END INSPIRATION
BEFORE
AFTER
Another favorite DIY using Annie Sloan chalk paint in French Linen.
similar at a bargain price to re-create it on a budget. Paint is the biggest bang for the buck!
I'd use the same timeline in #2 above to finish a piece in a weekend.
HIGH END INSPIRATION
BEFORE
AFTER
Another favorite DIY using Annie Sloan chalk paint in French Linen.
BEFORE
AFTER
Be sure to check out these talented friends' favs:
Kris @ Driven by Decor
Lisa @ Shine Your Light
Jennifer @ Dimples & Tangles
Shelley @ Crazy Wonderful
You might like these previous My Five Favorites too:
Gadgets
Paint Projects
IKEA Items in my Home
Thrifted Finds
Valentine Decor
Home Organization Tips
Christmas Wish List
Recipes for the Holidays
Entertaining Accessories
Displaying DIY Artwork
Ways to Mix Metals
Paint Projects
IKEA Items in my Home
Thrifted Finds
Valentine Decor
Home Organization Tips
Christmas Wish List
Recipes for the Holidays
Entertaining Accessories
Displaying DIY Artwork
Ways to Mix Metals
You can also find me on Instagram and Pinterest
11 comments:
I love all your projects, Pam - and now you have me looking around my house for things to repaint! If only my husband would give in and let me paint my dining room furniture. Maybe I can show him your last photo so he can see how amazing a paint makeover can be! Enjoy your day!
Shelley
The black and gold cabinet! ❤️ What paint did you use? I've a buffet begging me for this facelift!
I've always called you The Craigslist Master when talking furniture makeovers with my friends. Furniture must dream of landing in your hands! You always blow me away with how seamlessly you can blend high and low finds in room makeovers. And that kitchen makeover of yours! My favorite range hood ever, right there. Thank you so much for having me!
Pam, I love all of these reminders of your fantastic makeovers! Your backsplash, that gorgeous ornate headboard, and the gray hutch are particular favorites, and you've really got me wanting to paint some walls pink!
Fabulous projects Pam. You are inspiring me to give chalk paint a try. Have a couple pieces I would love to update.
I love your home and your designs! You are the master with the Midas touch!
Glad to see this post, you have been missed!!
Well done as usual!!
You are amazing! That bench is one of your prettiest reincarnations and there are many!!
Geez....you are unbelievable! I love every makeover!
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