I've lived in my little 900 square foot house for over 3 years now, and it has taken me this long to finally get my rear in gear and get my back room painted and converted into the studio that I have always wanted.
As of now, its about 80% complete. There is still some additional work to be done painting, moving in some more furniture and books, and hanging shelves. It feels so good to have a space of my own where I can create beautiful things to share with the world. In a few weeks, my partner will be joining me to help me finish up the remaining work that needs to be done in there. I promise to get more pictures for you.
Right now, I'd like to talk about my super-incredible-can't-believe-I-got-it-so-cheap-yet-its-so-pretty paint deal.
For those who know me, I tend to live by a "I'll know it when I see it" kind of mentality. I'll wait weeks, months, and yes, sometimes years looking for the perfect "fill-in-the-blank" until I see the one that is just right. Or until my hand is forced. I'm especially this way with paint for the house. It's a huge hassle to pull the furniture away from the walls, throw down drop cloths, tape off borders, blah blah blah...all to get the paint on the wall and realize the colour is worse than old cat food.
I thought I had settled on a colour, one called "Fossil Butte." I wasn't totally in love with it, but I figured it was good enough because I couldn't settle on anything else. I headed over to my local Home Depot to get it mixed when, lo, there appeared in the paint aisle, a rack of paint that were marked at 50% off. And there, on that rack, the most beautiful blue that called me to it! I was intrigued! I was elated. I was suspicious...what was wrong with this paint that it was half off?
I spoke to one of the women working at the paint counter and found out that any paint that is mixed that day and left behind is remixed as a different colour and marked down for quick sale. Perfectly good paint, half the price...if you can find a colour you can live with.
One gallon is more than enough for my tiny room, but what if your rooms are larger than a shoebox? They can mix more up for you, but any paint after the first one will be full price.
At the end of the day, I spent a grand total of approximately $64 (not including supplies like brushes and rollers, which are reusable) painting my room.
As of now, its about 80% complete. There is still some additional work to be done painting, moving in some more furniture and books, and hanging shelves. It feels so good to have a space of my own where I can create beautiful things to share with the world. In a few weeks, my partner will be joining me to help me finish up the remaining work that needs to be done in there. I promise to get more pictures for you.
Right now, I'd like to talk about my super-incredible-can't-believe-I-got-it-so-cheap-yet-its-so-pretty paint deal.
For those who know me, I tend to live by a "I'll know it when I see it" kind of mentality. I'll wait weeks, months, and yes, sometimes years looking for the perfect "fill-in-the-blank" until I see the one that is just right. Or until my hand is forced. I'm especially this way with paint for the house. It's a huge hassle to pull the furniture away from the walls, throw down drop cloths, tape off borders, blah blah blah...all to get the paint on the wall and realize the colour is worse than old cat food.
I thought I had settled on a colour, one called "Fossil Butte." I wasn't totally in love with it, but I figured it was good enough because I couldn't settle on anything else. I headed over to my local Home Depot to get it mixed when, lo, there appeared in the paint aisle, a rack of paint that were marked at 50% off. And there, on that rack, the most beautiful blue that called me to it! I was intrigued! I was elated. I was suspicious...what was wrong with this paint that it was half off?
I spoke to one of the women working at the paint counter and found out that any paint that is mixed that day and left behind is remixed as a different colour and marked down for quick sale. Perfectly good paint, half the price...if you can find a colour you can live with.
One gallon is more than enough for my tiny room, but what if your rooms are larger than a shoebox? They can mix more up for you, but any paint after the first one will be full price.
At the end of the day, I spent a grand total of approximately $64 (not including supplies like brushes and rollers, which are reusable) painting my room.
- $28 for primer
- $22 for chalkboard paint (what's a studio without a chalkboard wall?)
- $14 for my pretty, pretty blue enamel paint
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