In April 2019, back when we were renting our townhome, I decided to revamp my office space to work from home now. (If only I knew then what I know now.)
The result was a sleek and glam space was a handful of new items that served me really well. One stand-out item was a grey bar cart.
It has served a few different purposes since then, from a printer cart to a guest bedroom welcome wagon, and has recently felt like an eye-sore out of sorts with the color scheme and theme I’ve been trying to curate for our new home. Just before I was about to pull the plug on the cart and list it on my local Facebook Marketplace, I decided to see if I could fix it up with a quick DIY.
The Supplies
- Metal bar cart. I got mine from Target, originally a grey color.
- Matte black spray paint. I got mine from Lowes; I use the Rustoleum brand.
The Process
It was a quick one! I just removed all of the items from the cart, quickly wiped it down, and wheeled it out to our back yard. I placed it on a cardboard box (we have so, so many) before spraying it down from head to toe. My can of paint was left over from a previous project, so I ended up shaking and squeezing the nozzle until it was completely gone, doing my best to layer evenly.
After I totally covered it once or twice, I let it dry in the sun for a few hours. Even then, I wanted to be absolutely sure it was dry enough to handle, so I let it sit overnight in the garage. By morning, it was perfect!
The Result
Now, this updated little cart sits in our bedroom, covering up a missing piece of drywall that’s shaped like my dog’s mouth. 😉
Styling-wise, I opted for some gold planters from Wayfair (also coming from the old office), along with some faux greenery. It’s also a placeholder for a few small items, like books on my ever-growing to-read list, a blue-tooth speaker, and a scrunchie or two. I’m aiming for a minimalist vibe, but also one that functions well.
Stay Tuned
There’s plenty of projects on the horizon! Stay tuned for details on my next DIY project.
Established in 2018, Sunshine with Savannah is a catch-all blog with an emphasis on weekend travel, millennial-style marriage and fun, reflection-based musings, outdoor adventure, home design, and all things lifestyle.
Though the content is diverse and varied, the heart of this space stays true to a single, guiding principle: a simple pursuit to find sunshine, wherever I go.
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