I don't know about you, but I tend not to organize anything that can be hidden behind closed doors. But when it comes to a home office, organization can boost productivity and simplify daily tasks. This closet makeover is the perfect example; continue reading to see the dramatic transformation.
Imagine leaving for work in the morning, and when you return home that evening, your one-note living room has been transformed into an eclectic symphony punctuated with color. That's exactly what happened
Yesterday, I rounded up bold, bedroom eye candy; and I'll be honest, I'm still on a bedroom kick today. I know you love makeover projects almost as much as I do, so let's explore the world of bedroom dressers and nightstands today, with a before and after twist. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy (and awesome) many of these makeover projects actually are.
A $10 thrift store side table gets a pop-inspired makeover with some brightly colored paint and a few smartly placed wall decals.
I've been teasing you all month long and the time has finally come for my big office makeover reveal! Are you ready for this?!? I sure hope so.
Last week, I shared some of the inspiring spaces, colors, and artwork behind our office makeover, as well as the paint colors we decided on. You may even remember talk of some neon pink desk legs being thrown into the mix. Well, I wasn't lying!
If you follow Curbly on Instagram, you no doubt have already seen some sneak peeks of my office makeover, as well as this neon DIY project. (What can I say? I'm a sucker for crazy pops of color!) If you're thinking about painting your own metal desk or table legs a fun color, here's how I did it!
Materials:
Step 1: Lightly sand the entire surface of each desk leg, then wipe the dust off with a tack cloth.
Step 2: Tape off the black plastic feet that are attached to your desk legs.
Step 3: Spray each leg with an even coat of primer and let dry thoroughly.
Step 4: Spray on your first coat of spray paint and let dry completely. [The spray paint I used was really, really hard (and frustrating) to work with because it came out in horribly uneven spurts (see photo below). Recommendation: buy better spray paint, preferably one with a decent nozzle.]
Step 5: Repeat step 4 for as many coats as you need in order to get an even finish. [I ended up having to apply 4 coats (see previous note about spray paint quality).]
Step 6: Apply a sealer in whatever finish your heart desires (matte, satin, or glossy). I went with matte.
And there you have it! Once those bad boys are dry, you can attach them to your desk or table top.
Speaking of desktops, we also decided to cover our white VIKA AMON desk with some wood grain contact paper. I would include a tutorial for that except, you know, I needed both of my hands at the time. It's super easy, though! The trick is to measure (twice!), cut (once!), and very slowly peel the backing off as you work/rub your way up the (clean and dust-free) desk surface, watching for air bubbles along the way. Bam! Easy peasy.
And now for some sneak peek-age!
A little in-process action before we hung our staggered, floating cabinets.
Another quick makeover: painting our filing cabinet to match the walls!
Oh, and this happened: Wrigley, caught in the act. Little sneak.
Be sure to check back next week for the FULL REVEAL!
You guys... I love when people get crafty and turn ordinary objects into extraordinary, way-more-functional objects. Like this clever decor hack from Curbly reader Kim!
Oh hey, remember this? My super gross office? Yeah, that bad boy is getting a makeover no matter which way you look at it. Since I'm a visual person and a planner, inspiration boards are a must! Check out my color choices and product picks -- and the spaces and artwork that inspired them -- below!
It's always fun to see how someone transforms a piece of furniture, but it's especially interesting to see how that same piece is reinvented multiple times throughout its life. Take this little stool, for instance!
Ah, the Melltorp table. It's a great start to a modern dining table, but the melamine top leaves something to be desired (especially in the scratch-resistant and quality materials departments). What to do? DIY your own concrete tabletop, of course!
Note: This project is a reader submission from Rick in St. Paul, MN. We loved his colorful wrought-iron patio furniture makeover, and wanted to share it with you. Have a project you'd like us to share? Send us an e-mail to tips@curbly.com.
“Would you like our old patio furniture?”
That's the question my uncle asked me earlier this summer. It was a bit of a loaded question, especially when he told me that he was going to throw it away if we didn't want it. Hmm... if he was tossing it, why would I want it?
Gail has a thing about doors. Especially old, junky ones. She uses them to make toddler beds and bookshelves and things. When she saw Jan's castoff door, she was struck by inspiration, which actually came from Brittany over at Pretty Handy Girl. Brittany used a door to make a bedside table, so Gail figured
I love seeing how people interpret more expensive furniture in their DIY projects! Check out how these nightstands get transformed -- and the inspiration behind the makeover.