I chose to dip my toes in the mantel makeover. To keep it quick, clean, and easy, I decided to keep the ugly molding and even uglier marble and gave it a simple facelift.
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I started with Kilz to really cover the black and then went over everything with white enamel.
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That amazing gold vase is by Nate Berkus for Target. It’s been making its rounds around the house, but I think it’s finally found its home.
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The intention was to be cozy and inviting, young and modern, and not cluttered. So far, I love how it turned out.
This is what the space looked like before we bought it…I think we’ve come a loooooong way and that gives me a great feeling of accomplishment.