Thursday, April 28, 2011

[ vintage bed makeover ]

REMEMBER THIS fantastic metal bed frame I picked up while thrifting at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore a few months ago? [see post here] Well, after debating on whether to paint it or not and reading all of your lovely comments, I thought I'd share the makeover with you!



Originally I thought I would paint it white - it's always my favourite way to update old pieces and I'm a huge fan of white. The walls in the guest room are a biscuit shade with white drapes and I didn't want to change the wall colour - painting the bed white would have looked very pretty. But then I thought, maybe I should step out of my comfort zone and go for something a little more fun and colourful.



So, inspired by the beautiful colour of my favourite Domino decorating book, I knew I had found the perfect shade of paint. I came across Martha Stewart's sample sizes (plenty to complete this project) and had Home Depot mix me a little pot of this gorgeous turquoise green, very reminiscent of that vintage colour popular when this bed was in style.

After a bit of primer and a couple coats of paint, here's the final result!


I like that the room still has a bit of a beachy feel but it gives it a pop of colour. Even though we're moving, this look can easily be recreated in another home. What do you think?

lisa


linking to Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage


and Good Life Wednesdays at A Beach Cottage



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27 comments:

  1. PineconeApril 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I am so glad you ending up painting it. It really turned out perfect!! I LOVE the color...it is just the right amount of pop. The little details in the comforter and pillows tie it all together!!
    xo
    Ashlyn

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  2. Erica CookApril 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Wow! Looks great! Perfect colour choice. :)

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  3. MarianneApril 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love how it turned out! Great shade of green, so perfect for the room!

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  4. Melissa {AllSewnUp}April 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    what a fun burst of color it brought to the room!

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  5. Red Door HomeApril 28, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    What a fun color choice! It looks fabulous in your bedroom - a really pretty focal point!

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  6. RazmatazApril 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Lisa, what a unique colour...brave of you and it works beautifully.

    It will look lovley in AD too...

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  7. Formerly known as FrauApril 28, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Gorgeous I love the color, I'm glad you are taking that with you it's too nice for storage!

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  8. MeelingApril 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful!!!

    I love that soft aqua color...great result!

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  9. Anna @ IHODApril 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Wow, that is fantastic Lisa! I am inspired:)

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  10. Privet and HollyApril 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Sweet!
    I wonder what you
    are bringing with
    you to the big D??
    Do you get to ship
    a container?
    xx Suzanne

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  11. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsApril 28, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    It's so, so pretty! Great redo!

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  12. carolynApril 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    It's simply perfect. Love it!

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  13. Pinecone CampApril 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Fantastic make over! I love the jadey green colour you chose too. Well done, mon amie.

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  14. abeachcottageApril 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    It turned out really nice. Love the colour. Thanks so much for adding your link Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party.

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  15. KarenaApril 29, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Lisa I adore this makeover!! The color is fabulous!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Last few days to Come and enter my very Fashionable Giveaway from the French Basketeer!

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  16. Angie HoldenApril 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    You choose the perfect color!! Awesome!!

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  17. Barbara MatsonApril 29, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    It looks fabulous. That colour gives it a vintage vibe! Did you use a brush or spray?

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  18. Aimee@ the Functional SpaceApril 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Very pretty!

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  19. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileApril 29, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    It's gorgeous! That color has the perfect vintage feel.

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  20. Love, LucyApril 29, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    amazing!

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  21. StaceyApril 29, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    that's one of my favorite decorating books. great choice in colour:-). It freshens up the bed beautifully and is a lovely contrast with the white in the room.

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  22. flowers on my tableMay 1, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    It looks great. Well done you, going for colour. The bed looks very inviting! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, love Linda x

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  23. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMay 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love the pop of color, so pretty!
    Enjoy your Sunday!
    XO

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  24. emilyMay 1, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    That color is perfect! It totally makes the room!

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  25. carolynMay 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    so lovely! feeling inspired to take some paint to a few pieces i have lying around... :)

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  26. SHERRY HARTMay 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I LOVE that you picked that color...I always want to paint everything white but sometimes a strong color is great! Great choice.

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  27. Downtown Charlotte CondosMay 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I love this!! It's kind of funny I have an antique bed almost exactly like that has almost everyone in my family has had at one point and it has been painted a million times. Right now I have it painted black but I'm definitely going to consider painting it a bright color after seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

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