Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Drab to Fab Bookends

This is probably the quickest, simplest makeover I've ever done.  I picked up these second hand book ends for a crazy low price.  I thought they were $2 each and was happy to pay that, but was pleasantly surprised to learn they were $2 for the pair.  I like gold accents in design, which are making a big come back, but these puppies were a sort of late 80s not-cute shade of gold.  So I did as many a design blogger has done before me and pulled out the primer and Heirloom White spray paint I had on hand.  


After a quick couple of sprays of each, I ended up with these:

I didn't bother using a sealer - I almost never do.  I start with the assumption that I'm going to change the color down the line any way, so what is the point?  I may even bring these back to gold eventually, but a more modern shade. Well, there you have it, that was my first before and after makeover share! 

Joining up with Transformation Thursday!

3 comments:

  1. They look really good. You're making me want to go paint something a different color.

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  2. Thanks! These small paint projects are addicting. Once you start, you can't stop changing out the colors of things!

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  3. I love the stool. I found you through the Aloha Friday Blog Hop. Have a great day. :)

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