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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Spray Painted Light Fixtures and Registers


We recently renovated our rental townhouse which included spray painting the metal air vents, floor registers and light fixtures. This is a great way to save money and things from the dump.

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The pieces before all in need of a paint refresh

The vents were mainly dirty but a new coat of paint would not hurt. But a few were awfully dirty and rusty having gotten wet over the years.


Here are the pieces needing a fresh coat of paint



First step was to scrub them thoroughly. I sprayed them with Mean Green spray cleaner first.


Then used a scrub brush to get in all the nooks and crannies.


Then they were rinsed and set up to dry.


There were a few marks that need further stain removal.


All vents were set outside to air dry well.


The light fixtures were sprayed with Mean Green spray cleaner and wiped well.


To prevent any spray paint from getting in the electrical parts the ends were filled with paper.


All pieces were set on a large piece of cardboard to protect my garage floor.


Then the layers of Krylon Color Maxx white spray paint were applied.


multiple light coats were sprayed on


The registers had there vents opened and used to keep all sides able to spray then flipped over.


Once all sides were painted to the color I wanted they were left to dry well.

We did this same thing at our daughters townhouse on many light fixtures, registers, and door knobs (click link to see) years ago and they are still looking fabulous over 5 years later.


And once the flooring was in and the painting done, they were all put back in place.



All looking fresh and revived. 

Note on the light fixtures - seeing they get hot when in use, I would suggest a high heat spray paint but of course colors are limited.


Big thanks to Krylon and Mean Green spray cleaner for sponsoring this project. The links to their products are for your convenience to see their great selection. There is no monetary earnings for linking them up.


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  1. DianaAugust 20, 2024 6:46 PM

    The transformation is better than new. The process takes patience but saves money and saves so much from going into the dump. Great job.

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    1. Creative MomentsAugust 21, 2024 9:06 AM

      Thank you, I totally agree, if still working why throw away... paint and refresh the look

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  2. Julie @ My Wee AbodeAugust 25, 2024 11:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing this household tip! Congrats on the sponsored post, too! I'm delighted to be featuring your post at this week's Tuesday Turn About!

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    1. Creative MomentsAugust 26, 2024 10:13 AM

      Thank you Julie :) I appreciate the kind words and feature

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