Update as of Oct 2017: It only took me a year, but I finally located better pictures of the before mailbox! Enjoy!
Giving our mailbox a makeover was on my to-do list for far too long, but earlier this summer, I finally checked it off. After our exterior was painted, I broke out the paint brush and the leftover paint from the trim. The project included:
- Painting the existing post white
- Replacing the actual mailbox with a pretty copper one
- Adding new street numbers
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Before
And now to admit a blogger faux pas. I took a picture of the mailbox like 9 months ago when I was originally planning to do the makeover. But the wasps had other plans that day. Fast forward to this week and I, of course, cannot find those pictures anywhere! So I apologize for the bad before pic below. I found an old listing photo and cropped it. If I can find the ones I took, I’ll update the post.
What you can’t see in the pic above is that the post was in rough shape. It was pretty green, so I gave it a good sanding. The paint is Sherwin Williams Alabaster in a gloss finish. It was super easy to paint on, and after two coats, it looked much better!
After
The new mailbox
We replaced the black plastic mailbox with a pretty copper one. We don’t have a formal HOA so no rules on the color of the mailbox here 😉 The hubs was awesome and spray painted the metal parts to hold the mailbox onto the post copper so it matched. I have to give a shout out to my mother-in-law who found the mailbox at either a local flea market or thrift store. I couldn’t find this exact one online but Amazon has this one that’s similar for only $30.
Modern mailbox numbers
I love this metal house number plate I ordered on Etsy. The modern font matches the aesthetic of our house and it fits perfectly. It was also way easier to hang than individual numbers – four small nails and we were done!
After: Mailbox Makeover
This year, I planted marigolds and vinca around the mailbox, the same as what I used on the back deck. So far, they are surviving the height of the summer heat in Georgia!
Shared on The Creative Circle, Work It Wednesday, Metamorphosis Monday, The Best Before and Afters (Thrifty Decor Chick).
that looks great with your address colors!
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Thank you! I was surprised at how well the mailbox and the numbers matched!
I LOVE the look, and the mailbox! Please, where did you find the mailbox?
Thank you, Catherine! I have to give my mother in law the credit for the mailbox – I think she found it a flea market or thrift store!