A while back I got a call from a friend saying there was a double rocker on her neighbor’s curb. She wondered if I wanted it. The answer is always yes.
I love that she thought of me 🙂
The rocker did need some work. The entire seat was rotted out. I forgot to take a picture before my handy husband re-seated it for me.
You can see the paint was dull and moldy. Not to inviting for porch sittin’, tea drinkin’ and story swapin’. We shorten our words a lot in the South.
Then, this summer I won a jar of Front Porch Paint while at the Haven Conference. I could pick any color from a mind boggling array of choices. It was all my brain could do to NOT pick another shade of gray, or cream or blah blah basic. It almost pained me, but the brave little voice inside said pick a bold color.
So I picked a deep, rich, bold plum color called Playful…
I have NEVER been a purple person. At the time I wasn’t sure what I would use it for, but I knew I was already pining for Fall. It was over 100° outside after all.
I figured if this paint was good for a no fade door it was good for a no fade rocker.
To prep the rocker I simply washed it down and scrubbed on it with a little cleaner to kill the mold, then let it dry completely.
I sanded the rough corners of the new seat and some other beat up spots.
And went to painting…
It took a few coats to get a nice even coverage. I didn’t want to distress this piece so I was more diligent in full coverage than I normally am.
Once it was all freshened up I put it in the little patio off our master bedroom. It makes me smile every time I pass by. Bold colors aren’t for everyone and they aren’t for every space. Outside is a great place to experiment with a color palette that wouldn’t normally work in your home. You have a bit more freedom to change it up.
So what new bold colors are you wanting to try?
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1
Love this rocker…what a great find. Love the color and how well it goes with your fall setting!
Thanks Tammy – I think I can make it work year round!
This turned out gorgeous! I never use purple for my furniture but this plum color is stunning!
I know! I don’t have purple anywhere! I am just drawn to it this year.
Kim!!! I feel like a broken record when I comment on your posts – but it’s fabulous! Way to go bold! Love it!
Thank you Holly – You are so sweet to me 🙂
Oh my!! I love this! I am working to update my porch and how cute would something like this be! It’s also my favorite color. Great job!!
Yes – go for it! I think it is perfect for an eye catching porch.
What a great color!?! I love Modern Masters & their awesome colors!! I think it was a great choice for our project, it truly stands out in a great way 🙂
Thank Lynn…the paint was excellent to work with!
The purple is so unexpected and perfect! It looks great with the pumpkins…you might have to have a little orange with it all year. Love that view into the nook.
Thanks Stacey! I know I am either going to have to stock up on orange or find it another color friend!
Your rocker is amazing!! The color is perfect!! And I love your brick floor in your outside patio. I also love Front Door Paint. I painted my front door and gate last year with the paint and it still looks like I just did it. Thank you for participating in the #furnitureREFRESH
Thank you for hosting and including me! Such a talented group of ladies!
I think it’s gorgeous, love the contrast of the purple and orange together! If you’re interested, I’d love it if you’d submit this to be featured as a RoadKill Rescue!
Will do! thanks Kimm
I totally love the colour you chose for this piece. What a perfect spot for a cuppa tea and a magazine read 🙂
yes!!! It is a great spot to relax in 🙂
Your new to you rocker looks great in your space and kudos for going out of your comfort zone. I am not a purple person either, but I am crushing on your purple rocker with the orange pillows! ;o)
Thanks Lucy, I am shocked at how much I am enjoying this color!!!
How lovely! When we remodeled our master bath I choose purple paint. I chose a dark shade which I offset with bright white trim and doors. It is just enough to personalize the room but not so much that it’s gwady. I love to add pops of unexpected colors in my home. The way the purple rocker adds a calming effect to the bright oranges is wonderful. You did a great job. It really welcomes you in to sit, talk and rock a while.
thank you! I bet your bathroom is just perfect. I always think decorating should be personal! It feels so free and fun to do something crazy with paint. You can always change it later when you are tired of it!
The bold, pretty color looks awesome – great makeover! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!
Thanks Angie – LOVE your party!
I love how you transformed something old into something new and I just love the placement of the rocker 🙂 I have a desire to do lots of creative things once we buy a home so I will be back to get more ideas along the way! #RaRaLinkup
Be creative now! You can decorate wherever you are and make it that much more your home 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you do!
Hi Kim, I’m new here. I gotta say I was SO blessed & encouraged just from your introduction! Btw…LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the purple rocker!
Thank you Leilani – so glad you have stopped by, I hope you continue to be blessed in this space!
Oh, I hear you on taking a chance and going for bold! I seem to struggle with going outside white, grey, or black. Or espresso. But I LOVE your bold choice! This is gorgeous. #furnitureREFRESH
I’m definitely encouraged to step out more, this was a fun project!
That is beautiful!!! I love Fall colors so much and want them around all year! 🙂
Fall is hands down my favorite time of year…colors, clothes, everything!
I Love Fall ! I too took a step out and used lots of bold purple with my Halloween decorations last year. This gives me inspiration to do more.
Also a lot of times you will post a scripture that seems to be just what I need♡♡
Thank you so much for living your Faith, I am sure you touch many of us.
Blessing to you and yours.
Sharron White
God’s timing never stops amazing me! He is so good to us! thank you for the encouragement!
What a great makeover! The purple is simply perfect on your porch!.. Sharing this tonight at Friday’s Furniture Fix. Carrie, Thirty Eighth Street
Wow – thank you Carrie – I appreciate it so much!
wow, what a wonderful courtyard type spot. i love the pumpkins on that tree stump!
b
Oh my goodness, I think it looks awesome! That is a beautiful color and looks great with the orange in the pillows!
Wow Kim, You are brave to try purple:). Your did a terrific job on the rocker and so did your husband re-seating it!!! Thank you very much much for sharing your projects at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. I hope you are having a great week. Take care, Tara
Thanks Tara – Purple was a stretch for me, but I am lovin it!
You’ve ticked the 72 yr old once again with a gorgeous repurpose! As we mature we recognise the Lord as painted our world with all these lovely colors. ORANGE is my passion this last 2 decades. Fall is outrageous with color to wind up another year of color before winter. Bless you from another “Holly”
Fall is my absolute favorite season, it sound like you get more color change than we do in my part of Texas, but I adore it just like you!
I am a purple kind of girl. I have the opposite problem with color…I tend to go overboard. I really have to hold myself back. But this little rocker makeover is the perfect soothing tone to go with the pops of orange. Keep showing me how to get it done tastefully! I love it!
I understand the dilemma all to well, I often go overboard too!!! I have to keep myself in check, sometime color is just fun and if you like it that’s all that matters!
How on earth did you find out about the Haven conference…. and are there similar ones???????????
there are lots of blogging conferences! Haven is a great one, I’ve gone for years!
What a great friend to have giving you a call like that.
Love that rocker, even the nice purple color.
Sometimes it’s best to step out of our comfort zone and do something bold and different.
Really6 gives it a nice pop of color for outdoors and goes well with your Fall décor you have set up and really makes your rocker stand out up against your wall.
Great Job
thanks, it is nice to have friends like that!
Absolutely love this color. I admit I have to calm myself down with color because if I went with my likes,my house would look like a circus. This is just the prettiest color. Gotta find a place to use it.
I feel ya! restraint is a tough one! but yes try this color, it is fabulous!