The first order of business was to remove that cracked piece of wavy and dated plexiglass that was by the planter. This was so easy, that after completing the 10 minute task, we looked at each other and wondered why we’d waited so long to do it.
Next up, we decided to update the book case and cabinet. We liked these two built-ins because they defined the foyer area and provided some extra storage for us, so we didn’t want to eliminate them all together. They just needed to be a little prettier and stylish (don’t we all?).
Light sanding removed the aged finish, and a single coat of Zissner’s Bulls Eye 1-2-3 water based primer got the built-ins paint ready.
After two coats of Benjamin Moore Black in a semi-gloss finish, the facelift was complete. We got some stylish storage,
and, I also gained a desktop that little fingers can’t reach. (It’s usually not this neat).
On the opposite side, the planter with its copper insert has become a dumping ground for keys, my purse, dog leashes, etc., but the good thing is that you can’t see this stuff unless you’re right on top of it. When we’re having company, we dump out all the junk and use it as a bar. Cheers to some progress!
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