If you could see our garage, you might call it paint central… As a matter of fact, right now, it looks eerily similar to the paint aisle at Lowe’s, paint color, after paint color ,after paint color! We love the power of paint and are always looking forward to our next paint project! That’s why when I found on that one of our July topics for the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Challenge was paint projects, I headed straight for the paint aisle garage! Jacque and I have been methodically working through each room of our house, looking for the next room that could use a full out paint makeover. And after a quick look at the Never Ending Honey-Do-List, we chose our living room!
When we bought are house a few years ago, the living room didn’t look bad, but it wasn’t a room that we were compelled to spend much time in. And given that it’s one of the first rooms that our guests see, we thought it was time to step up our game! We chose to focus on a making over a few key elements of the room; The walls, the wall art, the lamps, and the cabinet.
Paint Makeover of The Walls
The first step in the paint makeover was choosing a new color for the wall. We made our way over to Lowe’s and surprisingly within about 5 minutes, Jacque and I had agreed on the Valspar color, Morning Jog. (She liked the color and I’m hoping having a room painted with a paint called Morning Jog might motivate me to be more active!) To paint the entire room, with multiple coats it took us one full day.
Paint Makeover of the Wall Art
The next step in our living room makeover started with this canvas art that Jacque had painted back when she was in college.
We painted the entire canvas with this eye catching color, sketched out the plane on adobe illustrator, and cut a custom vinyl stencil that we used to help in filling in the plane art. Here’s a break down of the steps we took to create this Vintage Airplane Art! This project was started and completed in between waiting for coats of paint to dry on the walls!
Paint Makeover of the Lamps
Jacque came up with the idea to makeover her grandparent’s vintage lamps. It was a great opportunity to add another splash of color to the room, so we went with her instincts! (Usually a smart idea…)
We taped off the lamp cords and the sockets with painters tape and gave both lamps two coats of Valspar Paint & Primer Spray Paint.
Once the lamps had dried, we applied a finish coat of clear gloss lacquer and added these herringbone lampshades to complete their transformation. This part of the living room makeover was started and completed alongside of painting the walls and the wall art. (So far all of this in one day!)
Paint Makeover of the Cabinet
The last piece to receive a paint makeover in the living room was this custom cabinet that Jacque and her Dad had made a few years back. We gave it a quick touch of Valspar’s paint color, Graystone Flats! And yep, you guessed it, started and finished all within a day!
We finished off the room by adding updated pictures, some storage with our Up-cycled Wine Crates, some new curtains that Jacque fashioned out of some previously purchased tablecloths, and even added a matching couch pillow by following this No Sew Pillow Tutorial by our friend, Virginia over at LiveLoveDIY!
At the end of the day, we were left with a feeling of accomplishment…and a sore back! But, we couldn’t be happier with the transformation that our living room has gone through. 
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Take some Advil – because this was worth the sore backs!!
Hey Kelly! I took your advice and am ready for the next room! After checking out your living room, three ways one room posts, we may need to fly you down to Tennessee to help with our next room!
GUYS!!!! This looks so good. Ultra fresh and pretty. Love the art… and those curtains!!!! Not to mention, the super pretty wall color. Pa. ah.ah. INNED 😉
The room looks great. Those lamps look vintage, but brand new. Nice Work!
John, I think there were a few moments of panic when Jacque actually started painting the lamps, but we were quickly set at ease when we stepped back and saw the results! As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by and fyi, I am totally digging your new flower bed! (No pun intended)
LOVE the update, guys! Everything looks bright and fresh and that airplane canvas is super cool!
Thanks Keri! We’ve spent more time in this room since we finished the makeover then we have the whole rest of the time we’ve lived here! We’re loving it too!
This room feels so fresh and inviting… great job guys!!
Hey Beth! Thanks for taking the time to let us know what you think! I am loving what you and Nick have been up to lately!
Matt, this looks great! I SO digging that vinyl airplane art. Cannot wait for the tutorial on that one.
Thanks Beth! Ever since we saw those airplane props with you in Nashville, I’ve been digging the idea of airplane art! (Just glad that Jacque was up for it too!)
Looks amaaaaaaazing, guys!!! Love every little detail!! The plane and the lamps are so awesome!
The power of paint!! Wow – what a difference Morning Jog makes to your lovely room! Pinned!
Love your new updates! I’m getting ready to paint our living room again because its too dark! lol.
Ooh I love the paint job! The whole room is much brighter and inviting, great job guys! And I’m super jealous you have a “paint aisle” in your garage…I need a garage so I can store power tools and paint!
I know you already saw that I featured this on my blog today, so I’m just stopping by to pin it and say thanks again for sharing it at my party!
Jessi,
Anytime you need some paint, just let us know! And thank you for the feature! We’re totally loving the new room!
Love it! Love all you two do actually! I spied a sweet little shelf made out of the bottom of an older sled, LOVE THAT!!!!!
Hey Laurie! Good eye! We’ll be sharing our Sled Shelf Tutorial some time later this year, I’ll try to remember to shoot you an email when we publish it!
Love it guys, amazing how light bright and airy the room looks.
You did an awesome job with everything but I particularly love your custom wall art. The plane looks fantastic. Great colors 🙂
Thanks Jeff! We love making our own wall art, I think the plane may be one of my favorites! I’m still amazed at how easy it was to agree on the paint colors…That is not normal!
this is one crazy awesome before and after….its amazing what paint can do. Plus I love those crates!!!
LOVE it guys! Those lamps look fantastic and the airplane wall art, awesome!
Hey Chelsea! We are ecstatic with how well the lamps turned out! Sometimes it’s tough adding that first coat of paint, but this time, it was definitely worth it!
Everything looks great ! Love the art work …. and I love lamp transformations!
Thanks for sharing all your hard work:)
Francine
I love the new livingroom reveal. The colors just flow perfect together. Look forward to seeing more.
I love the airplane art! My son’s room has a subtle airplane/travel theme so I’ll be happy to borrow that at any time…seriously!
Hey Julie! We may be able to work out a deal! 🙂 It was SUPER easy to do!
Love love love your living room! What slipcover is on your couch? I’ve been looking for one that looks like that and haven’t been able to find one that I like!
It’s from UglySofa.com! I think I paid like 29 dollars for the slip cover and it’s made by PB … even better!
What a totally GREAT transformation! Crazy what a little paint, and a lot of hard work can do 🙂 I am CRAZY in love with that little bird statue!!! Where in the world did you find that? Life to the full! Melissa
Melissa, That statue is actually part of a Franklin Mint collection that Jacque’s Pops had! We’ve got some other great pieces throughout the house! I’ll get the name of the statue if you’re interested in trying to find one!
The room looks great! I would never have thought of using a Herringbone tweed on the lampshade. The painting makeover is a great accent over the couch.
I love that airplane print! So fun!
Absolutely TRANSFORMATIONAL! I mean, just look at how beautifully you guys changed the entire thing. Re-creating the wall art, with just the right creativity has given it such a classy look.
By the way, just wondering, why didn’t you guys chose some other image other than the plane? Just curious to know :DDDDDD
Well done x
Love,
jessica
There’s nothing a can of paint can’t do!
I’m a fellow Lowe’s Creator, nice to “meet” you!
I love the lamp transformation. My sister has some lamps that could use a makeover. I even think that color would look great in her living room. : )
Note: I think you meant herringbone instead of houndstooth when talking about the fabric lampshades.
Love the makeover! Do you mind sharing the name of the Valspar spray paint you used? It’s so sunny and I am in love with it! Thank you!!
Brandi, we don’t mind a bit! We used Valspar Ultra Paint & Primer and the color is Morning Jog!
I love how you give new life to the room, it actually looks lighter with the paint that you used in the wall. Thank you for this one, it is a great idea from yours.