apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

It's a look that's especially inviting and cozy when the weather is overcast, as it was for most the mornings this weekend. Painted in high gloss white, even inexpensive furniture has impact here. It's not a look for the timid since getting it right means going for strong lined pieces, no-holds-barred pattern and colour and embracing your inner extrovert. To start, hand or spray paint your pieces. We'd use a glossy bright white and, depending the piece, might even splurge on having them car painted (especially good for pieces that will get a lot of wear and tear). Toss in a little animal print, a bold neon colour to liven it up and perhaps a little metallic. Good lighting is a must (so you don't feel like you're living in a cave) and, voila.

[image: Stacys Updated Heirlooms]