Hope everyone is having a lovely week. Our days of sunshine have continued although I just heard on the radio that from tomorrow onwards, cloudy skies are forecast.
I finally got around to painting those Ikea stools I had bought a little while back (see here for the before shots). Thanks to all your advice, I gave them a light sand, a coat of primer and then two coats of paint (a Taubmans colour called Aqua Chintz).
I was happy with them when I was painting away in the shed, but once they were in our bedroom, I thought they may have been a little too bright and that perhaps I should have gone with the Turquoise Frost sample I had looked at. The photo above makes them look blue but in real life they're actually more of an icy green / aqua shade. However, the colour is really starting to grow on me so I think I'll leave them for a little while and see what they're like once we get our new white skirting boards and replace the carpet.
At least I can finally cross an item off my long list of decorating projects!
Fantastic job Amanda....looks great..nd I love the colour..I think leave it for a bit ..it is sure to grow on you even more. Its a nice fresh pop of colour in contrast to the dark brown dresser. Good skills! x
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous! I love the colour - I'm off to compare the colours you mentioned as I'm choosing a similar colour to paint my recent tip shop purchase.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well, keep warm :)
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI love the stool, don't you feel great when you complete a project. The colour looks great in the photo.
Donnaxx
I really like the colour Amanda and it looks like you've done a good job painting them as well. I love the little jug on your dresser too. I've got skirting boards and carpet just like yours! Mine are on the get rid of list as well.
ReplyDeleteLooks great well done, I have so many decorating things on my To Do List, I really need to start on it.
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I think the colour is really cute and fresh, but you are right it will really 'pop' once you add some white around it. Feels great to tick a project off the list, doesn't it!!! Have a great weekend, no doubt you will whip something delicious up in that slow cooker of yours! I thought of you today as I baked a coconut and passionfruit cake -- all your cakes have inspired me!! x
ReplyDeleteI think your colour choice is stunning Amanda. They look really great next to the dark wood of the dresser. xx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the colour, it's beautiful. Great choice Amanda..Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteI think the colour looks lovely Amanda! You did a great job! In the photo the stool looks great against the darker timber! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your words of encouragement ladies - like I said the photo is not a true representation of the colour and the more I look at them each time I'm in our room, the more I'm liking the colour :)
ReplyDeleteGood on you Amanda for getting a project finished. The chair colour looks great. Glad to hear it's really growing on you:o)
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They look lovely Amanda, great choice of colour!
ReplyDeleteWell done of completing them. I know what it's like, I have so many plans but so little time (and this is before having little ones!!)
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Amanda, I LOVE the colour of your stools! What a fabulous job you have done on them:) I can't wait to see what is next on your to do list!! Well done and enjoy your gorgeous new stools!~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI love the colour. I think it looks gorgeous next to the dark dresser. You did a great job!
~Sam x
Looking good! I always, without fail, have a post-paint freak-out. The colour ALWAYS grows on me and I've never re-painted anything yet :) Nice job, Amanda.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda!
ReplyDeleteI thought I would pop on over to your blog after the lovely comments you left on mine, thank-you... nice to meet you!
And yes, great job on the stool! I have a different Ikea stool that I purchased months ago with the intention of dressing it up... I'll get to it one day :)
Have a great w/e my dear!
S x
I love it Amanda, it's so cute and I think the colour is terrific - well done!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend,
Jxx
Love the colour! My fav at the moment!!
ReplyDeleteThe stools look great and I really like the colour against the dark timber in your room. It's a good feeling when you get a project finished isn't it, yeah! I really love your vase of pretty flowers too.:) Have a wonderful weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the color!! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThey look great and will look even better with the white skirting. Don't you love the sense of achievement when you have finished a project like this?
ReplyDeleteI love how this color looks in the photo! So pretty. I've been thinking about this idea since you first posted it and am considering getting a little stool for the very same reason.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found this blog via Passion for Decor and I'm loving it already! I have the same IKEA stool, but mine is painted black :)
ReplyDeleteSara