I did go ahead and paint the “pink sheet” to a kind of rusty light brown. For the blue striped pillow, I painted it a chocolate brown. For the pink couch I attempted a leather look. I painted it all black and then dry brushed a brown over it. The one pillow will be fine but the other pink floral one will need to change. I may try to make a sticker with my cricut. I also have some leather looking vinyl, I could make into a pillow. Let me know your opinion. Also since the couch was plastic, I did rough it up prior to painting but am still afraid it may chip off. I was thinking of spraying with a matte clear spray?
Ideas or suggestions?
9 Likes
I have ModPodge as well and could use that for couch?
I LOVE the rustic color pallet! Orange is my favorite. I totally see your vision.
Thanks @SunnyCee
When I think A-frame I think lodge look and earth-tone colors
1 Like
Ohh I see you painted your couch! It looks really good! I would for sure seal it with something, anything you mentioned would be fine I think.
It’s looking great!
Thanks @Nectarines I just coul not have a pink couch in this house
1 Like
I agree 100%. It makes perfect sense for a ski lodge.
The pink made it a little too toy like.
Exactly my thought. Thanks!
1 Like
Everything looks great! I think the leather vinyl would look good!
I am going to try the paint and mod podge and will move to the leather if needed. I kind of like the dry brushed look right now but glad I have a back up plan!
The colors you chose look fantastic already, @jeanneL! The leather effect on the couch turned out really nice!!!
Thanks @Wenbare Hoping I cna get it to stay and not chip. But I have a plan if this doesnt work!
1 Like
You’ve got this, @jeanneL! I’m sure it’ll hold up, and even if it doesn’t, I know your backup plan will look just as amazing.
I just LOVE your new colors. I would’t worry about clearcoating anything. This furniture is not going to be for daily use. It will never even be touched once the build is done. It’s up to you…but as a furniture finisher as well, I can tell you that if your base coat doesn’t stick, it’s not going to. If it DOES chip off then you have a touch up spot that is unsealed. Just my opinion.
@Nita_Davis
I appreciate this! I just want to do whats best. I dont usually paint plastic so want to do it correctly! Thanks my friend,
You’re welcome. As long as you lightly sand the plastic first, you shouldn’t have problems at all.
1 Like
Wow! The little furnitures look realistic @jeanneL I have no experience painting any of my builds yet, so I can’t really give any advise. But it’s looking great.
Thank you @Jill_Francisco
I was kind of experimenting with color and figured I had nothing to loose!
Oh that’s quick! It looks really good! 
I don’t know much about painting but I think you did a great job and the colours match well! That’s what I envisioned a holiday lodge to look like lol. I don’t think I want to be hiking up to a ski lodge for a bright pink couch hahahaha. 
Plastic doesn’t take color so I think you should find a more suitable paint color. Besides using felt as pillow covers is a good idea. This Rolife kit makes them look stiff, the chair and bed are not soft