Living Room Refresh

Your living room may be a hub for family gatherings or an intimate space to relax. Here are a few quick ways to give your space a new look. Whether you’re looking for a simple refresh or planning a more significant project, Cardinal has you covered.

Reimagine existing antiques

We all have hand-me-down pieces that could be put to good use as something new with just a little imagination. With our Benjamin Moore Advance Paints, you can paint right over the stain with little effort. Fill any existing holes with wood putty and update hardware. We also have oil- and water-based stains if you want to restore an existing piece of wood.

Paint Your Fireplace

Create a white-washed look for your interior fireplace or exterior with an authentic Limewash finish that creates an authentic look using Romabio paint. Romabio’s Masonry Flat and Textured finishes create natural beauty and work great on brick, stone, and other masonry surfaces. If you want to add a pop of color, ask our team about color matching or picking out the best color!

Paint furniture

Good Bones Paint a local furniture paint company located in beautiful downtown Charlottesville VA. They have created and developed a highly durable paint formulated especially for furnishings. It has zero VOC, superior coverage, self-priming and self-sealing, and offers a high-quality ultra-matte finish, or you can buff to a satin sheen. Absurdly Great Furniture Paint pretty much sums it up! Available at all three locations!

Shelves

Save money and make shelves yourself using a few basic supplies. If you want to add a rustic look, check out our pine and poplar options. Want to add a pop of color? Our smoother options make it easy to paint or stain to your desired color. Think outside the box. A plant shelf that holds bud vases or a custom wine rack can be easy to make and add appeal. Finish off your shelves with our hanging brackets.

See also: Tips to Build Your Own Shelves

Create an accent wall

Wallpaper is making a comeback. Pick a large focus wall in your living room and wallpaper it. Here’s your chance to get bold. By only selecting one wall, louder and brighter patterns won’t overtake the space. Another option is to use a board and batten pattern for the bottom half of a wall or using thinner pieces of wood to create unique patterns and designs.

Don’t forget the ceiling

When reimagining your space, don’t limit the power of paint to just the walls and furniture. Painting the ceiling a contrasting color draws your eye up and can transform a space. Try a light blue to mimic the sky. Want some more inspiration? Check out this article from Benjamin Moore’s paint experts, our ask our team for some advice!

Add a barn door

Barn doors can add a rustic look to your home, and they are also great space savers since they slide rather than swing. This style is becoming increasingly popular today. Build your barn door! We carry a pine six-panel wood slab door. Add hardware and paint color of choice. Our Madison and Crozet stores also carry an extensive array of barn door hardware. Including tracks and handles.

Do you have any questions about these projects or want to start one of your own? Contact our stores — we can help!