Another way of creating more simplicity in my life is embracing more neutral shades of color in our home decor. Creamy whites, that burlap color and maybe a touch of aquamarine here and there are very appealing to me these days. I found this can of antique white paint out in the garage. It was left by the previous owners 12 years ago, and I was really surprised that once it was stirred up, it was in great shape. I covered up some of those “1980s country” colors still lurking on a few things here and there with a light coat of the white. One coat did the trick on a few things. Gone was some brick red, with mustard right behind! And this took no time at all. Now this little side table will be a two-coater.
Two coats of paint, some sanding and a coat of paste wax really didn’t take that much more time.
I’m not missing the former brick red tops on these!
4 comments:
Nice work! Love the meat grinders in the window too.
Missy
That is a sweet table. :-)
I have to admit that I got rid of the dark country colors long ago. I still have color on my walls (dark green in the kitchen - two tones of yellow in the family room - and though right now blue - soon dark red in the living area), but I keep my furnishings neutral, with a shot of color here and there.
Oh my goodness...I never would have looked TWICE at that brown 3-tiered table, but I love it with its new look.
Yet ANOTHER reminder why I hang around you guys!
paint sure works miracles!
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