Saturday, November 30, 2013

UPCYCLED DETAILS



Decorating with pops of metal is a big trend right now... and so are garden stools!

I combined the two and brought a big dose of chic to my living room.

This was such an easy project... here's the BEFORE...



This bright yellow garden stool was on super sale... and I used it in my bedroom for several years!


Before the garden stool could decorate the living room it had to go through a transformation.







So out to the driveway it went, and got several thin coats of Rust-Oleum HAMMERED DARK BRONZE

The effect was amazing!!!! It really did have a hammered texture!







Here's a closer look...









So when it was dry, in it came to live next to the ETHAN ALLEN BRANT CHAIR
















I'm getting a little spray paint happy around the house these days..I have my eye on an old urn... and a simple night stand that I think would look great upcycled in hammered metallic!

Don't you love little changes that make big differences?



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25 comments:

  1. Lori - IndianaNovember 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I love it !!!!

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  2. Our WayNovember 30, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Whoever invented spray paint? Bless his or her heart. Your little bench looks great. I do like the metal touches in the house. I felt guilty because I had let my copper pieces get dull. I got on a cleaning spree and now they look great. Love that chair also :) Marisa Franca

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  3. lynneNovember 30, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I've used the hammered spray paint in silver and was just amazed how great it worked. I have no idea how they make that look happen out of a spray can, but they definitely do.

    Great up cycle project!

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  4. HcoltonNovember 30, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I love it!!

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  5. KarenaNovember 30, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful Yvonne! I am going to try this on one of my Garden Stools.
    Enjoy the holiday weekend!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  6. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestNovember 30, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I love those metallic spray paints - it looks great :-)

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  7. DawnNovember 30, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Perfect new paint color:)

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 30, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Love it, I found one at Ross not long ago that is a combinations of Bronz, Gold and Silver, love it and it really does add a little chic metallic to my bedroom. Yours turned out so beautiful. Love that chair too. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseNovember 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I love it! Why haven't I thought of this before? Every garden stool that I see on sale is a gosh awful color! Now, I know what to do, put that ugly thing in my buggy!! Thanks for the inspiration. Hope you are making progress on your recovery!

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    That looks so good, Yvonne. Good idea.

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 30, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Love this idea! I'll be on the lookout for a garden stool!
    Patti

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  12. thepaintedapron.comNovember 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Now that is pretty brilliant! Looks great! How are the knees? Yikes, so sorry, hope you are back hopping around in time for Santa!
    Jenna

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 30, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I love it Yvonne!!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Used this type of spray paint on plain black Ikea tables and was very happy with the result.

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  15. PatNovember 30, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Yvonne,
    WoW!!!
    Amazing transformation!!!
    It looks like hammered metal, indeed!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  16. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    DId you rub alcohol over the ceramic or sand it before painting?

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  17. Anne BoykinDecember 1, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Hi Yvonne, Wow, you picked the perfect paint - it is awesome!

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  18. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 1, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    How awesome is this!!! You never cease to amaze me! hugs...

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  19. ScatDecember 1, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Yvonne,
    Very cool!

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  20. onneryDecember 1, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Nice touch!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I removed all my light fixtures in my guest bath and sprayed in Rust-Oleum Rubbed Oil Bronze along with all the hinges and door handles thru my whole house. They key is light even coats to avoid runs. Rust-Oleum is awesome and so are you Yvonne! Fairly new follower but, love your ideas. Keep em coming.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 1, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    The stool looks great - I can't wait to try it. I really love your chairs, too. I am wanting some of these really bad. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 2, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I do not like the garden stools....I can't understand why they are all the rage....Maybe a copy-cat kinda thing...Some have more of an import look...I do like the paint! ;-) Have a nice day!

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  24. Pinky at Designs by PinkyDecember 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    That stool looks amazing, I love it!!! So glad I didn't miss this. Hope you are doing MUCH better! XO

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