A Detail I Keep Adding To Every Room Makeover
A year and a half ago, I set out to transform our all-white rooms into spaces filled with color, personality, and warmth. Now, I’m on to room number six, and there’s one detail that ties them all together—new doorknobs.
I first discovered Nostalgic Warehouse while searching for items for our primary bedroom makeover, either on Amazon or Instagram. From the moment I laid eyes on their collection, I was smitten. The doorknobs looked stunning online, but when I held one for the first time, I was blown away by its weight and quality.
I often get asked if these doorknobs come with locks, and the answer is yes! Just be sure to choose the privacy version when selecting your door hardware. While the lock may look different from a traditional doorknob, it’s definitely there.
In addition to the privacy version, we’ve used single-sided dummy knobs in the office since they only need to function on one side—they don’t turn; you just pull. We also opted for passage-style knobs on my daughter’s closet for a seamless look.
This year, I’ve added these doorknobs to our hallway, my office, my daughter’s room, and the guest bathroom. They truly are the jewelry of each room, adding a unique and special touch to every space. Alongside the doorknobs, I also found matching lightswitch covers last year, which have become another favorite.
If you’re looking to elevate a room with a high-quality piece, I can’t recommend Nostalgic Warehouse enough. There’s a reason we keep coming back for more.
Cozy Coupe Makeover
Supplies Used:
Orbital Sander (not required)
Sandpaper (220 grit)
1-2 cans of spray primer for plastic
2-3 cans of Vintage Blush Spray Paint
2-3 cans of Smokey Beige Spray Paint
1-2 cans of clear sealer spray paint
Comfort Grip for mess free and more comfortable spray (not required)
Frog tape painters tape
Automotive Trim 1/4”
Construction Adhesive for name plates
I had to order a new steering wheel because mine was broken. You can buy replacement parts here.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove any stickers and any removable plastic pieces with a flat head screw driver (gas tank cap, headlights, tail lights, hub caps, etc). If I could go back I would have disassembled the top from the bottom. There are step by step videos on Youtube for assembling the Cozy Coupe. If you don’t want to remove these things then cover them with plastic bags and painters tape.
2. Apply All Purpose Bondo (use directions on container) to any holes left behind from removing unwanted pieces. My cozy coupe was the lady bug so I filled in holes on the top of the car and on the dash where the attenas and eyes were.
3. Sand the All Purpose Bondo and give the entire car a once over with 220 grit Sandpaper.
4. Wash the car with soap and water. Let dry.
5. Cover the wheels, and anything else you don’t want to get paint on, with tape and plastic bags if you didn’t remove them.
6. Give the entire car a coat of spray primer for plastic.
7. Spray the entire car with the colors of your choice. Let dry, remove any tape you may have added. Touch up paint as needed.
8. Seal your masterpiece with several coats of clear sealer spray paint, allowing the car to dry between coats.
9. Remove the plastic bags from anything you were protecting (wheels, steering wheels, etc)
10. Apply automotive trim. This is such a nice touch! Highly recommend. TIP: Measure AND CUT the trim before applying, If you have to lift the trim up to cut it , you’ll peel back the paint.
11. Replace any plastic parts that you removed that you want back on the car like headlights, gas tank cap, etc.
12. Add special touches like VW logo, or in my case, I used custom name plates from Etsy using construction adhesive.
