The Power of Paint……A Metamorphosis Monday Transformation

As I have previously mentioned, I have been painting furniture in my home, little by little, in an attempt to convert  to cottage style decor. 

Today, for Metamorphosis Monday, I would like to share a project that is probably one of the most dramatic “before” and “after” transformations that has taken place in my home.  I painted an old 3 piece wall unit that has been in my living room for eons.   

I have had a love/hate relationship with this wall unit. 

I have loved it because it nicely fills up  a long, awkward wall we have in our living room.  It has also given me lots of space to display many sentimental items that belonged to  my mother and grandmother, plus other things I have collected over the years.  Last, but certainly not least, it  has three very roomy storage areas concealed behind doors.  I need all the storage  space I can get!

But for at least the past decade, I have also hated it because it was so dark and out-dated looking.  It was definitely “stuck in the 70’s.”

After its  metamorphosis, it still is not my idea of  the  "perfect" cottage piece but it’s better.   It seems a little more current and feels "fresher” to me.

 

For more Metamorphosis Monday transformations, check out Susan's Between Naps on the Porch blog!