Yesterday was a stormy summer day, dark gray and muggy with heavy clouds. Instead of curling up on the couch, I got in crazy productive mode. Three hours later, I had this beautiful painted chest and a scrumptious pie coming out of the oven.
The corner of my apartment behind the stairs and right next to the door had been driving me absolutely crazy. It was a neglected space, one that I hadn't bothered to fix up since moving in. I had a bland chest of drawers there that I picked up for free in Coburg when I was desperate for storage, which made the space colorless and unfinished.
I got these beautiful brass knobs at Hobby Lobby while I was in California and they inspired me to finally fix up this piece. So, I got out a sanding block and went to town.
This was not an ideal piece to paint since the it isn't actually wood and I certainly didn't paint it according to the rules. I used wall paint, which I had on hand and only did two coats on the sides that you can really see from the hallway....I am a horrible DIYer.
Still, I think it looks so much better! I am in love with how much more finished the corner looks and how the gray really adds and pops against the white wall.
What do you think?
2 comments:
You could never tell that it was a DIY piece! It looks phenomenal! I'd love to see more about how it is over in Germany as summer is quickly approaching. Keep posting!
Thanks so much, Anna!
I am taking some pictures this weekend and will post them soon. It's getting beautiful around here! Have a great weekend!
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