We are slightly enamored with all of the diy shows and home improvement programs on cable. There is a bit of irony in this. This is the first time we have had cable in years, and it is the first time in years we are not living in a house we own. There is not a lot of renovation that you can do in military housing. You can paint whatever funky colors you like, but that's about it. That is unless you think outside the box.
I like the Property Brothers especially, because they will take the homeowners to resale shops and antique stores and totally redo the furniture to fit the mood they like. These pieces of "upcycled" furniture do as much as the renovations to change the houses and rooms. So, I decided to work on my daughter's room and see what I could do. She has an armoire and desk from the 70's, which I had painted a pale pink a few years ago. She was ready for some hot pink and bright teal. I should add that what really motivated me was a mirror my friend gave me. It was so pretty, but needed a fresh coat of paint. I added some finished pictures of the mirror, as well.
I forgot to take a picture of the desk before, but to the left is the armoire before after. Teal latex paint with acrylic copper metallic for the accents.
The detail in the wood and the original hardware are so pretty. You can't buy this kind of character in new furniture.
The desk was so much fun to paint. We used the teal paint, and then I took some of my acrylic copper metallic paint and painted the hardware and brushed the edges to give an aged look. For the seat, Rose picked out a fun hot pink fabric and I stapled it over the old dingy seat.
I am working on creating some fun "accents" for her room. I took an old frame and painted it to match, then used some foam board and leftover fabric to create a small bulletin board. And the mirror that started it all.
Her bed needs some hot pink pillows and a few more accents around the room and we'll be done.
