I was debating if this little project even warranted a blog post because it’s so simple. Like really simple.
But I figured if this little simple project was on my to-do list for months before I finally got around to it, it’s worth celebrating.
Okay maybe celebrating is a bit strong, but it’s a good reminder to all of us that sometimes these little projects just take forever to get to but they’re still worth doing.
This metal piece used to be black, like a lot of things in our house, and I painted it white.
No big story there, I was just ready to lighten it up a bit.
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Plus I’m a paint hoarder (collector), so this project cost exactly $0.
I used Country Chic Paint’s Vanilla Frosting (surprise, surprise, my fave paint color).
And now it looks lovely on the green wall.
If you’re wondering, I got this piece at Pier 1 a while ago, but this one is similar. Here’s a link to the basket with the tissues.
If you’re sick of your wall decor, remember paint is always a (free or cheap) option.
Or even just moving pieces from room to room can make a space feel like new (whether you paint it or not).
We had this piece in our family room for a long time, and the black worked with the red and tan in there, but I love the new white look with the green walls.
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Since a popular question I get is “Where’d you get that?!,” here are links to the same or similar sources:
- Wall colors: Camelback and Ryegrass by Sherwin Williams
- Metal wall piece
- Tissue basket
- End table
- Silver lamp
- Tan chair
- Red pillow
Do you have any little DIYs that have been on your to-do list forever and ever? It feels good to finally cross this one off!
I have a few other small updates to make to this rental bathroom to make it feel more ‘us’ and then we’re going to call it done.
You can see all of the progress on this little bathroom makeover in these posts:
- Bathroom refresh design plans on a budget
- Ryegrass green painted bathroom
- 8 ways to update a bathroom when you can’t renovate
- The reveal: How we updated our bathroom for just $100
This little projects is a project for our bathroom refresh as part of the $100 Room Challenge hosted by my friend Erin from Lemons, Lavender & Laundry, where bloggers update a room for just $100 (it’s possible!) in just a month.
All of the other bloggers’ projects are linked below if you want to see. Or if you’re planning a full bathroom renovation, you can see all the details of our other bathroom renovation here (and get a free printable renovation checklist so you don’t forget anything!).
Check out these posts for more wall decor inspiration:
- How to plan a gallery wall when you don’t know where to start
- 5 tips for choosing the perfect wall art for your home
- The secret to making a DIY cork bulletin board
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Patti says
Love your metal art. Freshening it up with white paint and reusing it in new room is simple but a great idea and inspiring.
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Patti! It was such an easy update!
Nicki Parrish says
Great way to update an interesting art piece!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Nicki!
Emy says
Simple projects are the best! I’ve been wanting to try Country Chic paint.
GreenWithDecor says
They are! Even if they take forever to get to, ha! Country Chic Paint is awesome, I use it allll the time!
Roxanne says
Painting is always a worthy blog post, lol. I have so many things that have been on my to-do list forever I couldn’t pick just one!
GreenWithDecor says
Haha! The project list is always long!
Tracy says
It looks great repainted! Such a budget saver too!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Tracy!
Wendy Duffy says
I love painting things I have had a while to give them new life. It’s so fun and saves money too!
GreenWithDecor says
I know! Painting really never gets old!
kim says
I love that little piece – it’s perfect against the green! I have a ton of little projects around the house that I only ever seem to get to during these challenges! I can’t wait to see the finish on this one, friend!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Kim! I love it with the green! Haha yes the challenges are good motivators!
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
It’s amazing what a big impact you can make with a small change like this. I love the new color and it looks great in that spot!
GreenWithDecor says
Right?! Gotta love paint! Thanks, Meredith!
Erin- Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
I love simple projects… and I seem to remember you saying your spool towel holder might not have been worth a post either, but HELLO… loved it SO much. I think it’s a great reminder that taking an item from one space and using it in another can give the whole piece a new life… and paint just works wonders every time 🙂
GreenWithDecor says
Yay for simple projects! I love that wooden spool project, too – I’m so glad you could use it in your house, too!
Maria - House by the Preserve says
Such a pretty, simple update! Just goes to show you the power of paint!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Maria! Gotta love the power of paint!