Comments on Russet Street Reno: A sticky and stanky makeover

What a stunning home. I love your look. I will b...

2010-02-24T11:08:58.096-08:00

What a stunning home. I love your look. I will be attempting many IKEA paint jobs as well over the next few months. I'm just starting my redecorating of our 50's bungalow, and am looking for inspiration. I will definitely be back to check out your blog for great ideas! Stop by if you have the time over the next while. I need all the help I can get!
Have a great day!
Dana

Cassie, This process would work for any piece of...

2010-02-19T09:27:58.116-08:00

Cassie,

This process would work for any piece of laminate you could throw at it! The key is a good primer and an oil-based paint. Use a foam roller, and possibly thin the paint a little as well. Oil-based gives a hard shell that you will never get with latex. Have fun painting your stuff!! And, I'm glad that you commented :)

~Sara

You did a fab job on that desk! And you aren't...

2010-02-19T08:15:24.243-08:00

You did a fab job on that desk! And you aren't lazy...you sanded it for pete's sake!! Do you think you could do the same process to one of those laminate/particle board cheapie Target desks?

Really enjoy your blog! Maybe one day I'll stop 'anonymously' stalking all of them!

xo, cassie

Can't wait to see what you come up with - I wo...

2010-02-18T09:28:42.030-08:00

Can't wait to see what you come up with - I work from home and am constantly struggling with a functional, practical, design friendly office!

Amanda - the rug is suprisingly soft for jute. I ...

2010-02-18T08:34:40.645-08:00

Amanda - the rug is suprisingly soft for jute. I got a rubber rug pad from TJ Maxx for underneath, and I think that it could be squishy enough to support your angsty-journaling habit!

Mrs. Chic - you're right, it would look just like a Parsons desk if there were legs instead of full sides. I definitely have a couple more pieces from the IKEA "blonde wood" series to take my (foam) roller to!

lol - agree, I had a bunch of the used to be oh so...

2010-02-18T08:13:54.535-08:00

lol - agree, I had a bunch of the used to be oh so hot light wood furniture - I'm in the process of repainting some of it!

The desk looks so much better reminds me of the West Elm pricey desk

Oh and I have a question about the jute rug. I lov...

2010-02-18T07:53:09.370-08:00

Oh and I have a question about the jute rug. I love how it looks, but is it scratchy? Like, could you lie on the floor writing in your journal teenage-angst style?

I actually didn't know you could even paint la...

2010-02-18T07:50:28.189-08:00

I actually didn't know you could even paint laminate, so I'm glad you posted this. I always walk by things at the DI (the Utah version of Goodwill) then keep walking when I realize it's laminate because I didn't think it was possible to revive with paint. Duh! Glad the spray primer worked. I'm lazy too!

Oona, I only took it apart because I knew it would...

2010-02-18T06:47:44.377-08:00

Oona, I only took it apart because I knew it wouldn't fit up the stairway! It is 56 inches long, so it had to come apart.....otherwise, I would NOT have done it!

Sarah, I'm SORRY but I did get the last rug. It says 'sold out', but here is the link so you can be emailed when it is back in stock:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-woven-Transitional-Natural-Jute-Rug-8-Square/2539157/product.html?cid=95138&fp=f

It is in the room now, and it is AWESOME! Not to rub it in or anything....

My fellow Dexter lover! I have a huge crush on Mic...

2010-02-18T06:43:22.488-08:00

My fellow Dexter lover! I have a huge crush on Michael C. Hall, which might mean there's something wrong with me considering his role as Dexter...

Anyway, it looks so much better. And doesn't something always seem to pop up with projects that keeps it from being absolutely perfect? Just tell people the fuzzies were intentional. You were adding in some texture!

O you tease! :-P I was hoping these were the upd...

2010-02-18T06:23:45.717-08:00

O you tease! :-P I was hoping these were the updated pictures of the art room. I love the fabric by the way.

I love your fabric, just love it! I can't wai...

2010-02-18T04:22:36.572-08:00

I love your fabric, just love it! I can't wait to see the room completed.

MMMMM.... love that shiny white paint! The "...

2010-02-17T19:19:09.869-08:00

MMMMM.... love that shiny white paint! The "kill room" made me laugh - love Dexter!!

We don't do any "work" in our office...

2010-02-17T18:06:45.363-08:00

We don't do any "work" in our office either, probably because we both have laptops and are big couch potatoes, sooo.... yeah.

Anyway, I thought your painting story was quite humorous. The white was a good choice.

And yes, cat poo is not an easy odor to cover up. Although I'm sick of having an unfinished basement, at least it's a good place for the litter box!

I literally laughed out loud when you said you fin...

2010-02-17T17:50:27.373-08:00

I literally laughed out loud when you said you finally took off the sticker. I'm notorious for leaving sles stickers on items forever. As long as they don't show, they stay on. =)

Love the white. Looks great (regardless of fuzzies). Love love love the fabric you chose. Totally lovely.

You mock me with your ability to find the perfect ...

2010-02-17T17:39:44.599-08:00

You mock me with your ability to find the perfect colors for your rooms. Cute fabric.

And I've hunted all over overstock for that rug. Did you take the last one? I need to replace ours since we took it outside to clean when the dogs barfed on it, and then it promptly was rained on....for four days.

Anyway--can you share a link?

Aaaaannnnnd - love the boozy suzy comments.

I love hearing I'm not the only lazy one somet...

2010-02-17T17:30:59.213-08:00

I love hearing I'm not the only lazy one sometimes! (And for the record, I probably wouldn't have taken it apart, either!) :) WHY did we all think that light IKEA color was awesome a few years ago?! I've got a few pieces myself in major need of a fresh coat of SOMETHING! I love where your room is going - can't wait for the big reveal!

Hey, you could not possibly be as lazy as I am, so...

2010-02-17T17:07:14.820-08:00

Hey, you could not possibly be as lazy as I am, so don't feel bad. I wouldn't have even taken it apart to paint it. At least you did that. I love it white, BTW!

This post couldn't have come at a better time!...

2010-02-17T16:54:34.867-08:00

This post couldn't have come at a better time! I have an Ikea table with a similar use-to-be-hot light wood finish in dire need of a new coat. I will definitely be referring back to this post for tips. Oh and your kill room is hot.

I'm excited about the reveal on Friday! Woohoo!

haha, you are too funny! Love the desk makeover......

2010-02-17T15:57:58.474-08:00

haha, you are too funny! Love the desk makeover...and at least we can't see the dust, dirt, hair, or boogers in these pics ;)