Last fall, I turned an old window into this great coat rack. It has definitely helped clean up my entry way clutter. Functionally, I was loving it. Aesthetically, it was definitely lacking something. There just wasn’t enough contrast between my Navajo White walls and the Heirloom White of the frame.
It’s time to paint! I mixed up a soft blue color using paints I already had. 
It’s already looking better… 
A little smoky glaze and it’s almost perfect. I like to brush the glaze on and then wipe it off with an old rag. I like the softer look it produces. 
I think the contrast is much better against the wall now! 
Functional, but a lot prettier now! Are you a repeat revamper like me?
Linking up to Funky Junk Interiors Robin's Egg Blue Party and to some blogs that I love!
What a cute idea! I really like how you used the old window as a coat hanger! And I love the look of the window. I even made my husband walk over to my computer so I could show it to him :-)
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Great idea to change it up a bit!
ReplyDeletea small change with big ampact- love the new color!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! It definitely pops now. I need to go to some salvage yards and see if I can find something like this.
ReplyDeleteI love the new color and finish on your coat rack, too. Very vintage and stylish. Good thinking!
ReplyDeleteLove that color, Carolyn! I think that did it ~ it looks great hanging on your wall. I have done that a few times myself over the years. In fact, I have a project I did recently that I'm not real happy with and I'm not sure which way to go with it at this point.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteI love revamping my revamped! I'm in the middle of a remodel so I cant craft now and I'm getting my fill by drooling over everyone else's stuff! I'd love it if you stopped by Topsy Turvy Tuesdays with this fun revamp!! http://imtopsyturvy.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I have a window like that- I might just copy you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I revamp all the time! :) Glad I am not the only one. I love the new look :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing what a little paint can do! Great job! Now it looks even more beautiful with that pop of color against the wall.
ReplyDeleteRevamping is what makes life exciting! Ever-changing. :) I love the color. It really pops against the wall. Great job!
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Have a wonderful day!
I love it! Great color!! I'm your newest follower... visit me at Sassy Sites! ;)
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Hi! I just found this post through domestically speakings link party! It is wonderful! I am in the process of making my own entryway coat rack thing... i just don't know if i want a mirror over the top or a cork board. any ideas?
ReplyDeleteThat shade of blue is just delightful!! I'm loving your blog and I'm so excited to be your newest follower..I love new friends at FrouFrouDecor! I'd also like to invite you to my link party/giveaway..every Friday! Hope to see you there!
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that's gorgeous! I LOVE that color, and what a fun idea to make into a coat rack:)
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The old look was nice.....the new look....GORGEOUS! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to update it. I love the color!
ReplyDeletethanks for participating in Topsy Turvy Tuesday! I love window frame crafts! I made a table, but now I'll have to keep any eye out for a smaller window to create this. It looks GREAT!
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