We got this really great armoire at a Celadon warehouse sale several years ago. Only problem is it was very dark wood and our bedroom walls are a clashing dark color so I haven't loved the combination.
I've become such a fan of Annie Sloan chalk paint and thought it could help me transform this piece of furniture. I started with old white, but changed my mind when I was almost done. I ended up mixing Old White and Duck Egg Blue (about 1:1). I finished it with clear wax. Here are a few pictures of the project along the way:
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I love how it turned out.
04.08.15 update. I'm considering sanding to distress the piece a bit to let some of the original wood show through... what do you think?
Er, I think it looked better before!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement!
DeleteWhat a her lol. I thinks it's lovely. I also think some distressing would add interest. Maybe also try making a glaze from the dark wax mixed with a little mineral spirits (the wax goes on easier and more transparently when mixed with mineral spirits).
DeleteI think it's ggorgeous but distressing and a little dark wax would give it depthand Iinterest
ReplyDeleteThank you! I agree, it could definitely use distressing. Hopefully I can get to that soon!
DeleteI really like this. I have a nice sort of turquoise paint and I was afraid it was just too turquoise. I will undercoat in white and then really distress the turquoise so it should soften like this. Imitation is the best from of flattery :-). I love it needless to say!
ReplyDeleteThank you, rl! I hope you'll share pictures of your piece when you finish it. When friends come to visit, they always compliment this armoire. :)
DeleteBeautiful . You did a fantastic job.
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