One Room Challenge Fall 2021- Week 2

The first list is what I need to do to prepare the space for a little cosmetic surgery.  This is all about filling the nail holes in the wall with spackle, sanding areas that need to be smooth, and making sure the walls are clean and free of dirt and dust.

The flooring was a concern, but I have figured it out.  As you can see there are 2 types of tile.  There was a foundation problem that had to be fixed, so the original tile was discontinued and what’s there now (darker tile) is the closest that we could find and it looks a hot mess.  My plan is to use carpet tiles or a custom runner because we can’t have a crappy-looking floor in my bold, colorful and beautiful concept. Now, the hunt is on!

1. Painter’s Tape
2. Sandpaper
3. Tack cloth
4. Paint
5. Paint roller and pan
6. Dropcloth

This vintage case good is going to be the star of the show.  It has a lot of great memories for me.  This cabinet housed my grandmother’s dinner napkins, formal silverware, and other items she used when entertaining.  I remember when she would let me polish the silverware for our annual church banquet.  She would pull out her fine china, wine goblets, candelabras, and all the decor we had to use to set the table.  This was my introduction to event planning and design.  I’ll try to find pictures of the buffet in its original state before my mother refinished it to what it is now.

My mother refinished it over 25 years ago using a whitewash technique to give it an aged look.  It was beautiful then, so now it’s my turn to give it a bold and beautiful makeover.

Checklist:

1. Sandpaper
2. Tack cloth
3. High Gloss Paint
4. New Drawer Pulls and Backplates
5. Gold Leaf/Gold Paint for detail work
6. Paint Brushes