I was discontent with my living room:
Don't get me wrong, I was thrilled to have finally gotten a new rug which I love even though it is still shedding quite a bit. It's just that the living room really felt like it was missing something. With all the different shades of white going on there, I felt it really needed some color. I went to the internet for inspiration:
Ooooh...
Ahhhh....
Lovely...
After viewing these lovely rooms that felt finished with just a few pops of color, I decided it was time to make something of my own pop. I found the perfect candidate. I found this bamboo magazine holder at Goodwill a few months ago. I had debated whether or not to paint it back then and had decided I liked the natural look.
However, as time passed it started to look a little sad and I knew just what it needed:
You may be wondering how I came up with this color? It was quite simple, it was the only bright paint I had on hand and I felt like getting it done then and there. Which is, by the way, how most of my diy design choices come about:) It turns out that I was really drawn to the pink pops of color I was seeing, so it really was a great coincidence.
I brought the magazine holder to the basement and sprayed the first coat. It looked like this:
I got a little nervous because it wasn't looking as I had imagined in my head. Also, it was a very bad idea to spray paint inside. The fumes quickly spread throughout the house.
For next two coats, I took it outside. Once it was dry, I brought it back in and tada! Color.
Oh, I also changed the furniture around:) I tend to do this once a month or so. It's an inexpensive way to have a wonderful change. I really like the new arrangement. I do think I need another pop of pink in the room. I have been thinking of adding a pouf. Something like this:
Or this:
I'll let you know when I do!
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