My life needs a little lightening and brightening, so I'm slowly working on making my home a little less rustic.
The walls recently went from a linen-like shade of green to a warm white (something I've been trying to do for three years!). But most of the soft furnishings are earthy and vintage. After painting the walls and trim (with a deliciously safe and natural paint I will share with you soon), I took a look at the wall sconces.
Faux antlers made from metal, they have been livin' large in my dining area for about nine years. There is a matching chandelier as well. I honestly love it no less now than the day I found it buried in the back corner of a shop and reduced to clear.
Yes, the antler trend came, is hanging on — and I will not care when it's gone. This spoke to me then and I love it still. BUT I see this as an opportunity...
The walls recently went from a linen-like shade of green to a warm white (something I've been trying to do for three years!). But most of the soft furnishings are earthy and vintage. After painting the walls and trim (with a deliciously safe and natural paint I will share with you soon), I took a look at the wall sconces.
Faux antlers made from metal, they have been livin' large in my dining area for about nine years. There is a matching chandelier as well. I honestly love it no less now than the day I found it buried in the back corner of a shop and reduced to clear.
Yes, the antler trend came, is hanging on — and I will not care when it's gone. This spoke to me then and I love it still. BUT I see this as an opportunity...
Before: Lovely as-is, but time for a change
The chandy...still waiting its turn!
Working to the existing elements in the room
Working with my upholstered dining chairs and existing artwork, Fusion Mineral Paint in Aubusson brought the perfect amount of modern to the party!
Because the light fixtures are metal I started with Fusion UltraGrip to guarantee adhesion of the paint to the metal surface.
Ultra Grip is a water-based emulsion that goes on milky (so you can see where you've painted it) and dries clear. Apply one coat, allow to dry 12 hours before painting.
Because the light fixtures are metal I started with Fusion UltraGrip to guarantee adhesion of the paint to the metal surface.
Ultra Grip is a water-based emulsion that goes on milky (so you can see where you've painted it) and dries clear. Apply one coat, allow to dry 12 hours before painting.
UltraGrip goes on milky and dries clear
The first coat of Fusion Paint went on smooth with beautiful coverage using a purpose-designed synthetic Fusion Paint Brush.
The second coat was painted 12+ hours after to catch whatever spots might've been missed and increase the depth and dimension of colour.
The second coat was painted 12+ hours after to catch whatever spots might've been missed and increase the depth and dimension of colour.
Work in progress — painting the first coat with Fusion Paint in the colour Aubsusson
Next up...the shades. This was the tougher decision!
I wanted a bold change, but not colourful as my dining room chairs are the focal point and I really don't want a whole lot of attention to a wall, I took inspiration from the chairs and went with a bold but neutral...Fusion Paint in Coal Black.
I wanted a bold change, but not colourful as my dining room chairs are the focal point and I really don't want a whole lot of attention to a wall, I took inspiration from the chairs and went with a bold but neutral...Fusion Paint in Coal Black.
Before: Deciding on colour and painting fabric light shades
Work-in-progress painting the shades in Fusion Mineral Paint, Coal Black
First coat finished, you can still see slight fabric texture coming through
The Fusion Paint colour Aubusson is a wonderful modern neutral. It eliminated the dark detail and it gave the sconces the perfect light-filled lift. And how about those Coal Black shades?
After — a cheery and modern revamp with Fusion Mineral Paint
After, still working on the details but the newly-painted sconces are looking pretty fine!
Enjoying the new look of these beauties and just waiting for the electrician to remove the chandy so it has its own opportunity to shine once more. I'll be sure to post here when finished!
It's all here...for the love...
Sada
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