Candidate #1
The ugly television stand.
Candidate #2, the equally ugly bookcase housing the stereo...
With it's fake woodgrain plastic stuff and lots of dents and dings.
And the winner is...
The fake wood bookcase. You can see that I started stripping off all the torn or gouged plastic woodgrain from the pitiful thing.
A coat of primer, and the same white paint from the fireplace and Don't forget the piece of plywood, some moulding, and the SAW!!!
Guess what? I figured out how to do moulding cuts at 45* angels!
Taking it for a test drive!
Nailed, puttied, caulked, primed, painted, and put in a new place.
Who would have thought something so ugly could turn out decent enough to keep?
I had to give the plant a haircut to fit it here. So, into a jug of water it went. Anyone local want the cutting?
Of course, I put it right next to the chair I recovered in Dropcloth, and the Fireplace I built the surround for. Ok. Now hold on tight, I am going to spin you around the room. 13 X 20 and filled to the gills...
Yes, you do see my walls are different colors. Cream, tan, brown, and of course, PURPLE!
Looks like Mrs. Trudy's Teacart is the only thing I haven't touched in this room yet. (No, Mother, I am not!)
That is DIY network on the television, and an old(er) air purifier system Jon dragged home....
The table I painted last week,
Still working up the nerve to tackle the kitchen.
I am shopping for ideas on all your blogs! LOVE the painted cabinets, Want to change the cabinet layout, and add a dish / stemware rack. Hmm, I just cannot keep up with the ideas I find!
Of course, I am linking to all the parties out there...
Can I have some of your energy?
ReplyDeleteI have two of those bookcase things. I was thinking of painting them, too! Love the molding! Wow! What a transformation!
Do you want the walls all different colors?
Your question in the beginning? Too much white?
For me the answer was YES. I changed everything and then felt the life force fly out of me! I had to add some color. Now we are back to color and I'm trying to get things into the white groove again. Sick!
I found you at MMS!
i love the molding details added! The best part about white... you can add any color and it will match! tired of that color? swap it out for another :)
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~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
I'M A LOVER OF ALL THINGS WHITE...THAT BOOKCASE LOOKS GREAT.
ReplyDeleteEVEN MY WALLS ARE WHITE...HOWEVER THE ATRIUM NEEDS A PAINT JOB...AND I WAS THINKING OF AN ACCENT WALL PAINTED WITH SUEDE OR RIVER ROCK PAINT...IN WHITE OF COURSE...HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THESES TEXTURES ON WALLS...IF SO,DID THEY LOOK GOOD.
Karyn, that bookcase looks great. I think the moulding around the top makes it. I have these same ones and wondered about painting them. HMMM, another project! Your living room is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Your living room is looking absolutely fab! Love it! Looks wonderful with the purple (lavendar?) walls.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought to paint one of those bookshelves! I used to have one like it--threw it away long ago! Shame on me!
Oh -- that's wonderful. You did a remarkable job on your bookshelf. You added some molding, which you cut with your miter saw. (I just got a miter saw -- so excited). thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me at my blog. It allowed me to find yours. I'm going to follow you too so that I can keep on eye on your projects and get inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou look busy! Nice job on projects!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a difference! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! My OCD says you should make some holes to run the cords around the back.
ReplyDeleteWe can look for cabinet pictures together then! I just posted about how I'd love to do a white/cream with a glaze on my oak cabinets. The bookcase turned out great ~ who knew you could paint those!
ReplyDeleteKaryn, you never cease to amaze!! You truly transformed this less than ordinary bookcase into a charming addition to your living room! I absolutely LOVE the molding you added and am deeply impressed at your mastering of the 45 degree angle on that monster of a saw!! I want one of those!! When/if I get one I may email you for tips!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing all your inspiring projects with us.
Warmly,
Tracey
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I love before and after pictures. The book shelf looks really nice. I especially like the molding and was impressed that you did it yourself. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteEverything turned out so nice! I love white.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Michelle
www.TrashtoTreasureDecorating.com
Moldings added to the simplest things makes all the difference! well, that and a fresh coat of paint! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you stopped by to join our little the party, I hope to see you there again! We have them every Friday. (And we are now doing a recipe link up on Wednesday!)
Cassity @ Remodelaholic
You can never go wrong with white. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteThat piece looks so much better in the white with it's new trim. It went from looking very cheap to very chic. Good choice.
ReplyDeletethats it , you've inspired me~1 spured me on and got me bustin at the seams to go paint my buffet and my wardrobe WHITE.. i love how yours looks.. Be sure to come and visit me in about 2 weeks. I went from builders plain, no molding yucko oak to white with top and bottom detail molding- couple of the doors now have glass for display and I put furniture feet on it too. I have a few things to finish and post the before and after.. Wish I was closer- I'd help you paint.
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