Day 9: The Power of Spray Paint

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It’s cheap, it’s quick, and it can refresh an item to give it instant NEW LIFE!! It had been so long since I had spray-painted something I almost forgot how magical it can be.

Before Spray Paint

Here are three items that recently got a new coat of paint and a fresh life in my home.

First, this fabulous painting with expressive brush strokes and a 70’s vibe.

Second, a mirror with a cornucopia of wooden fruit… strange? Perhaps, but for some reason I was drawn to it 🙂

And third, a pair of lamps from Amazon. They had the exact shape I wanted but the colors didn’t quite mesh with my space.

Like every good spray painting project, it started with a thorough cleaning.

Then I taped everything off with frog tape and computer paper.

Once it was all taped up, it got hauled outside for a fresh coat of spray paint.

After Spray Paint

I added a new lampshade and painted the lamp base antique white. I love how it brightened everything up and really allowed the lampshade to shine.

The mirror got painted antique white and made a nice addition to the overflow guest room.

And lastly, I spray-painted the picture frame a glossy meadow green. I feel like it made the whole painting a bit more fun and lively.

Changes Made

• Spray painted all the things!
• Replaced the lampshade to add a custom look.

Lessons Learned

• A few cans of spray paint can do wonders!
• Be patient and thorough as you’re taping off the parts you don’t want painted.

Resources

• Green spray paint: Home Depot
• Antique white spray paint: Home Depot
• Lamps: Amazon
• Green lamp shades: Anthropologie
• Mirror: Vintage
• Artwork: Vintage

Recap and What’s Next?

If you’re just catching up, here are the previous posts in the “before and after parade!”

• Friday, Day 1: The Family Room
• Saturday, Day 2: My Miniature Collection
• Sunday, Day 3: Stair Makeover and Piano Room
• Monday, Day 4: Nail Painting Station
• Tuesday, Day 5: Teacup Shelves
• Wednesday, Day 6: Dining Room Reveal
• Thursday, Day 7: Overflow Guest Room
• Friday, Day 8: Painted Countertops + Kitchen Dancing

Tomorrow I’ll be talking about styling a bookcase and showing you our sweet built-in bookcase on the stairs.

See you then!

xo, Tessie