Hello everyone – Happy Friday!
I’m finally revealing my fireplace mantel makeover! I love how it turned out!
Do you remember the before? It was brown stained wood….Boring!
Now it’s fresh and white and lovely!
Here is how I transformed our mantel:
1. Lightly sand the entire mantle with 220 grit sandpaper (wrapped around a piece of wood acting as a sanding block).
2. Wipe off dust.
3. Paint: I used Sherwin Williams trim paint “All Surface Enamel 0’ Acrylic in Extra White Semi Gloss….
…..and a Purdy brush (this brand is THE BEST!!)
….and a small roller
I let each coat dry for 24 hours…..
…..3 coats later it was finished!
What a difference! This white paint makeover really makes my mantel decor pop now!
Leather Manhatten Club chairs from Pottery Barn
Here’s the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ again……What do you think? Do you love the ‘after’ version as much as me??? 
Next to do: Drapes! (I’m thinking light cream colored panels)
…and sconce lighting on either side of the mirror (and moving the floor lamp!)
What color of rod do you think would look best? Black? Silver? Let me know what you think!
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Heather
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Suzan Sweatman says
May 29, 2013 at 11:09 amWhat a beautiful transformation – I painted mine too as soon as we moved in !!!
XOX
Heather SettingforFour says
May 29, 2013 at 12:56 pmThanks Suzan! I love how it turned out! Makes such a big difference doesn’t it? I’m sure you love yours now too!
Amanda says
May 29, 2013 at 3:47 pmLooks fantastic! The white paint makes a HUGE difference.
Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters
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May 29, 2013 at 1:04 pmLove the fresh new look!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
May 29, 2013 at 1:58 pmLove it! It goes great with your window trim now too!
Debbie Borthwick says
May 29, 2013 at 2:18 pmIt looks fabulous, Heather! Your mirror is gorgeous, too. I think silver rods would look great since you have the mirror, but I’m not a designer…just my humble opinion.
Debbie 🙂
Courtney says
May 29, 2013 at 4:55 pmWow! I love how the paint lightened up the whole look. I would probably try silver rods…love that mirror!
Heather SettingforFour says
May 30, 2013 at 1:40 amThanks for your thoughts Courtney!
Christine Vandormolen says
May 29, 2013 at 5:04 pmwayyyyy better….I love the rich white contrast…..
Jenny Eanes says
May 29, 2013 at 5:56 pmWow! It looks so much better painted white!! It’s funny how that little bit of paint makes such a huge impact!! I think either would work really (black or silver). I can’t wait to see your drapes.
Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com
Heather SettingforFour says
May 30, 2013 at 1:32 amThanks Jenny! Paint does do miracles! I think silver rods is the way to go too!
keri @ shaken together says
May 29, 2013 at 8:12 pmOooo, that bright white paint is perfect! I also like the silver rod idea to tie in with your mirror 🙂
Ann from On Sutton Place says
May 29, 2013 at 9:20 pmLooks just beautiful and it really pops right off your wall!
Heather SettingforFour says
May 30, 2013 at 1:33 amThat brown just had to go Ann!!
Teri Broberg says
May 29, 2013 at 11:37 pmIt looks so much better. And I LOVE that mirror.
Heather SettingforFour says
May 30, 2013 at 1:30 amThanks Teri! That mirror seriously makes the whole room I think! Yay for Homesense!!
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May 30, 2013 at 1:54 amLove it!!!
Vanessa says
May 30, 2013 at 3:02 amSo beautiful and you’re absolutely right about making your mantlescape (hah, is that a word?!) pop!
Kathy Moreland says
May 30, 2013 at 11:10 amVery pretty! I’d use black curtain rods.
Leslie Stewart says
May 31, 2013 at 1:47 amAbsolutely gorgeous Heather! The white is beautiful!
Leslie
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May 31, 2013 at 10:39 amI love the transformation. It’s a lot brighter.
Krista thehappyhousie says
June 1, 2013 at 3:20 amI love it! Isn’t it amazing what a transformation paint can make. Great job:)
Krista
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June 2, 2013 at 2:03 amLove the fresh white paint. I think anything painted in white is better. If you get a chance, please link up to my party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/sunday-linky-party-10.html
Heather SettingforFour says
June 2, 2013 at 11:31 pmThanks everyone! It looks gives the room more rythem in white versus the brown! I’m learning about rythem in my decor course right now! 😀
lynn cockrell says
June 2, 2013 at 9:14 pmYour mantel looks so light and inviting now!
Katie @ Creatively Living says
June 3, 2013 at 5:20 amBeautiful Heather! It looks so much better! I love it white!
Leslie Stewart says
June 3, 2013 at 11:18 pmThanks for sharing your amazing mantel transformation! Stop by House on the Way tomorrow to see it featured! Feel free to grab a “featured” button too. Have a great week.
Leslie
Judy K says
June 4, 2013 at 5:36 pmIt really makes a huge difference. Looks gorgeous and elegant. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I”ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
megan {homemade ginger} says
June 4, 2013 at 5:59 pmLove it! I painted my brick fireplace white…I’m always a fan of white paint! Looks great.
I would be thrilled if you shared this over at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!
Amy Daniels says
June 6, 2013 at 11:41 amHi Heather,
Do you know what material was used for your fire place surround? Is it granite? We are re-doing our fireplace mantle & surround and I like what you have!
Heather SettingforFour says
June 6, 2013 at 7:32 pmHi Amy! Thanks for your compliments!! It’s some sort of tile….not granite. I’m not sure what exactly it is or where it was purchased, the previous homeowners had it done. It’s a very generic common type, beige. There are so many nice tiles out there though – good luck redoing yours!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
June 8, 2013 at 1:21 amHeather, that’s such a great makeover! It looks so fresh and bright!
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kristi dominguez says
June 16, 2013 at 6:53 pmPaint never ceases to amaze me. Looks fabulous. Featuring you today! Thanks for partying with me.
Heather SettingforFour says
June 16, 2013 at 7:42 pmThanks for featuring me – what a thrill!!
scgirl18 says
October 1, 2013 at 8:40 pmLove those brown chairs/recliners? Where did you get them?
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