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lease welcome another new blog friend, Sarah from Thrifty Decor Chick. I’m just getting to know Sarah in the last few months, but wow what this girl can do with power tools. A lot, let me tell you! She almost has me convinced I need to buy some for myself. Except for my little beadboard wallpaper shortcut, I just might do that. Sarah does the real stuff.
Welcome Sarah:
Years ago when we built our home, I thought it would be the coolest to move the fireplace from a spot between the two windows to the corner. I thought because the mantel would be so much deeper, it would be more fun to decorate.
Wow, was I wrong. I soon realized all of that space was much harder to accessorize. And the position in the corner made it impossible to do the traditional art I wanted to use. I finally found some iron pieces that fit nicely and hung them above:
But it was still wasn’t right. I knew my trusty molding and glossy paint would do the trick and I was thrilled with the result. I started with chunky molding along the sides and the top of the fireplace. I went to the edge of the mantel and then up to the ceiling, then met it up in the corner:
I wanted something that would highlight the ironwork, so I took skinny picture frame molding and made large rectangles on both the left and right walls:
I always make my squares and rectangles equal distance from every edge — I believe this rectangle was four inches from the mantel, the corner, and then the chunky molding on the sides and top.
I painted it all out with glossy white paint. I use glossy on all of my molding projects because I just think it makes them look more built in and professional. I rehung my iron work and over the years have changed up the accessories a bit…
The molding and white paint make it the showcase of our family room. I love it!! Right now, it’s decorated for fall. Molding does wonders — it can make a bland spot, or an area you love to hate, into one of your favorite spots in your home!
Isn’t that the truth?! I’ve done a few molding projects in my house and I’m totally convinced. It’s an easy way to add some instant architectural interest in a room.
Thank you so much Sarah, for stopping by for a visit! If you haven’t been to Sarah’s blog, go on over. She is full of great decor projects on a budget, a girl after my own heart.
On Thursday afternoon, I’ll be hosting a fabulous giveaway AND a fantastic makeover will be revealed. Don’t miss the fun!
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Love that fireplace makeover. I need to learn how to operate power tools. They scare me:o
Rhoda,
What a fantastic change and a wonderful idea!!
It looks great!!
thanks for sharing.
blessings
Barbara jean
Hi there,
That looks terrific. Wish I had the nerve to use the tools by myself. But then my husband would probably have to lock them up – because I’d really go at it on this house!!
I love the way the mantle looks with the paneled walls behind it, gave me some very good ideas. ( I have a very dirty secret yet to be revealed over at my place – maybe soon….)
Thanks for the good ideas, have fun this weekend!
XO
Heidi
I LOVE the corner decorations. Beautiful!!!!
That is a great Idea. THanks for sharing- I have added your button to my blog page
Have a blessed Day
I wish I knew how to work with wood and sanders and all. I’d end up losing a finger. I just know it. 🙂
Your fireplace looks beautiful. Isn’t it great what a little molding can do.
SAndy
Awesome as always!!!!
What a huge difference the molding makes! The fireplace looks great, and I love how the metal artwork can stay the same, yet she can still add a painting or whatever is in season on the easel. Very nicely done!
~Misti
Sarah is absolutely amazing! She has been an inspiration to me because she makes everything look so easy and most of it is! My nephew a carpenter, painter, all around professional handyman, saw the board and batten that I put in my entry hall and said, “if you can do this, you can do anything!” All thanks to Sarah for making me believe I can…and I did! Now, I want to change up my whole house! Love that girl!