Updating Gold Mirrors and Hardware

I am in the process of updating my own home to put it on the market in the spring.  When going through the process, remember the little things DO make a difference.  It's all in the details.

The powder room is a place you don't want to put much money into updating, nor should you have to.  I have outlined for you here what I did to bring mine into the 21st century:

1. Got rid of the (busy) wallpaper and painted the walls a neutral color.
2. Updated all fixtures from gold to bronze.
3. Replaced the gold light fixture with bronze.
4. Added updated accessories.
5. PAINTED the gold mirror.

I would upload a before & after shot, but my one and only before shot is not very good.  Here is the after:

What I want you to notice is the mirror.  It has been painted with Rust-oleum metallic "oil rubbed bronze" paint (see below).  I love this stuff!  It completely transformed my ugly, gold, dated mirror to something that looks current and works beautifully with the other bronze fixtures.

 In addition, I also discovered a spray paint which will allow you to give most any finish an updated look.  This paint comes in several different colors.  Shown below are "hammered bronze" and "satin nickel."

I spray painted several large brass planters with the hammered bronze paint.  They look great!  I also used the hammered bronze on a downrod for the new master bedroom ceiling fan when I had a hard time finding one to fit the new fan in the correct diameter.  What I like most about this paint is that it is textured.  Either of the spray paints can be used on any type hardware or a multitude of surfaces.

Today's tip:  rather than replace gold hardware and accessories, you can paint them.  Yes, this can be a little labor intensive, but it can save you lots of money. 

If you live in the Atlanta, GA area and need help updating your home, call Stage, Show & Sell today!  Don't make costly mistakes.  Let us help you do it right the first time.