Have you ever just noticed something around your house that you’ve looked at a million times, get a bright idea and you have to stop right then and change it?
I was vacuuming recently and stopped in the foyer, took a look at this painted chest that I’ve had, oh for at least 10 years now. I got this little beauty in Atlanta from a local decorator who used to have home shows at her house. She would buy from the Mart and have some great decorative accessories shows right in her basement and we always looked forward to it. It was a good deal. I fell in love with it then and still love it. It’s not a really expensive piece, but the details and colors are beautiful to me. I’ve looked at these gold knobs all these years and it never hit me until I stopped, took at good look and said to myself….those knobs would sure look better painted black. As we compulsive decorators are known to do, I took the knobs off right that minute, took them outside with my black Satin spray paint that’s always on hand and gave them a quick shot of paint. Let them dry well.
And put them back on and lo and behold, they DO look so much better than the gold. The piece has some black on it and the black knobs really bring out that detail.
And the black of the foyer rug really brings it all together. Do you ever do that? It doesn’t happen like that to me all the time, but sometimes something just jumps out and I have to do it right then.
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The black knobs are perfect. I absolutely love those colors in your chest. That would match exactly my couch and love seat!!! You can send it when you get time.
It looks like a whole new piece of furniture and it didn't cost you anything. It does look so much better. It makes me wonder what simple, inexpensive changes are lurking around in my house unnoticed.
Perfecto! Looks great!
Wish I was better about acting on these little things when I notice them!
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Wow it made a huge difference and it was so easy to do! I love this idea. Sometimes we tend to freak out that home improvements/decorating will too much a big cost, but there are lots of little ways to update. Thanks for sharing your tip!
I've come to expect that any idea you have is a good one! Those knobs really do look great.
Nancy
It IS amazing what a difference the black knobs made on that piece. I would have never thought of doing that..but YOU are so talented in that area. That chest is beautiful with all the detail…it would make me happy just looking at it.
I think we must be soul sista's! They look great!
Beautiful!! You are so talented!! The black rug makes everything make sense!!
Unfortunately no, that doesn't happen to me in a "decorating" sense. That's why I am reading your blog!
I love decorating magazines but I am better at organizing than decorating.
That makes a HUGE difference. Before they sort of stood out and didn't fit with the look, now they fade in a bit and compliment it.
I do things like that often. Drop everything because I just had a light bulb moment!
amazing the difference!!
Yes Ma'am I know what you mean! Been there done that… 😉 The black knobs do look better! Nancy
Rhoda-
Love your blog and all of your projects. I thought you might like this link: https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do
You can get a free quart of paint, mailed right to your house! Guess what color I got? That's right-black. You can never have too much!
Small change, BIG effect! I get those urges, too, but I'm usually not as organized as you are and would have to hunt for the paint or whatever – and by the time I found it, I'd be over it. LOL! But lately, I've found myself rearranging little things, and getting rid of some items. I want to empty my home of all my silk greenery now. Just have to find someone who wants it so I can pass it on.
I love this chest and the knobs look great!
Thanks, Hallie! I just ordered my black quart too. You're right about black paint. 🙂
Totally agree, the little touches, like knobs are the keys to the kingdom and often the hardest to conceive!
I love that beautiful chest, and the black looks great!
What a keen eye you have!! Your chest was beautiful to begin with, but that simple change to the knobs really made the black detail pop, and now it looks fabulous!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sherri:)
Yes, the black knobs are excellent! Yes, I do that with my stuff all of the time. Sometimes I think I'm torturing myself but, afterwards, I am so happy so, not torture I guess…unless I have some problem.