A Little Yellow Paint Goes a Long Way

Ever since I bought my home I've been (slowly) working on decorating. I've noticed that I tend to lean toward lots of neutral and earth tones. I love anything with a laid back vibe. But this can leave your space looking a little, well, colorless. (Duh.) So I've recruited Elsie to help me add accents and a few pops of color. I love the mid century look of my coffee table. We thought adding a little paint could be a fun and inexpensive way to add color. It's always a little scary to paint a piece of furniture!We partnered with Valspar for this (and a few upcoming projects!). Elsie and I use a lot of colorful paints and get pretty particular, so we're happy about the Love Your Color Guarantee—takes the risk out of choosing your paint color. For this project, I used a coat of primer and then 3 coats of Yellow Mustard paint + primer. Even though the paint had primer in it I decided to use a first coat of primer anyway, because I really wanted the yellow to pop.I simply taped around the edges of the legs and got to work painting. It was super easy and quick to complete. Now I have a little POC in the middle of my living room (among the cow hide rug and cow skulls... I'm going all in on those trends. Can you tell?). We're excited to show you more projects and peeks of our homes in the upcoming months! xo. Emma

Comments

[Gina]

Love! Love! Love! I have been considering painting our coffee table yellow for awhile but just haven't mustered up the courage to do it.

[andrea]

I am (normally) very anti painting furniture... especially beautiful mid-century pieces. HOWEVER, this is gorgeous! Just painting the legs, you didn't take away from the gorgeous wood used on the top or the metal feet.
Good job choosing a paint color. Good job on the (very successful) project. Love it!

[Valentina]

Very nice!

Valentina
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[Eden]

Love yellow paint! It adds the perfect pop to any neutral room! :)
xo eden
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[Danette Dillon]

That looks marvelous.

[dragon fruit]

looks incredible! all about the details :)

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[Christine]

so pretty with the cow fur rug!

[Amanda Rose]

Thats adorable! It gives the room a little extra "pop." Time to go thrifting so I can do the same...

[eeny]

looks fabulous. i am always amazed how a little pop of color can change the look.

[Joelle]

I love how the yellow paint just pops out and gives the living room a playful vibe. Gorgeous!

[Kasey M.]

Emma I love your coffee table. I'm not daring enough for yellow, but I think a nice shade of teal and it would look right at home in my living room. You know if you ever decide you want to get rid of it ;) Love your taste as always.

[Eli Terese]

That yellow coffeetable makes me happy^^

[Carlee]

Love this! Your right it adds a touch of brightness and it is subtle. Love it.
Carlee
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[Star Lee White]

I'm lovin the contrast of that skull next to the girly flowers. Cute!

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[Yelle]

Gorgeous! Love it against the brown leather couch!

[Angela]

The yellow is fabulous. I love love the pop is adds. As always, you are so creative! xo

Angela
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[mojo]

I like the color combination! the coffe table looks amazing in the room and cozy!
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[Sarah]

Mustard yellow is my favourite colour, I love the way you've used just enough to add some 'pop' to the table without taking away from the lovely wooden top and mid century style. x

[Kelly]

So true, this is amazing!

xx
Kelly
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[Gemma]

I LOVE your cushions. Your house looks so cosy.