DIY Vintage Painted Furniture Transformations On A Budget Need some inspiration for your next furniture makeover? Check out these DIY painted furniture ideas with 'before and after' reveals! With all the different ideas online for furniture makeovers, it's hard to know what style to choose or which products won't cost an arm and a leg.
This beautifully ornate cupboard has been painted, gilded and artfully distressed by our brand-new Painter in Residence, Monika of 84 Square.
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Dresser painted in Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. Tamsin Michelle Morgan decoupaged an oil canvas to this dresser. Just wonderful!!!
You’ve heard of the five stages of grief, right? Well, have you heard of the five stages of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®? No? Well, let me enlighten you…. (Perhaps this experience will ring true for some of you.) STAGE #1: Intrigue: “A paint that requires no stripping, sanding, or priming? Tell me more!” STAGE #2:...
I am beyond thrilled to announce that my latest Painter in Residence: Jonathon Marc Mendes! Based in Lincolnshire, UK, I am sure that lots of you know his work, which he shares over on his Facebook page, Jonathon Marc Mendes - Painted Love. Over the years, I have loved seeing his confidence in his own ability grow, and here you can see just a few of the projects that I have enjoyed seeing from him recently. Jonathan is a supremely talented painter whose work spans many different styles, and is at once both steeped in history and yet utterly suited to modern interiors. The work that he has created as my Painter in Residence is unlike any of his work that I have seen previously. I cannot wait to share the projects with you, the first which will be revealed very, very soon! Keep an eye out on my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter page: @anniesloanhome to keep up to date with my Painters in Residence! Yours, Annie
Sara from Surrey Lane Home created this wonderful piece using Annie Sloan Detail Brushes and Chalk Paint™ - featuring a folk art inspired design.
A few weeks ago I shared my top 10 chalk painting tips. To follow that up today I am sharing my tips and tricks for using Annie Sloan clear wax. Annie Sloan also carries dark wax, but I personally love the clear because it's super easy to use once you get the hang of it. Plus clear
Antique glaze for a hand painted french style cupborrd
UNFOLDED .....look what your paint/ wax and some gold leafing can do to totally transform an old latex covered dresser. It now looks as if it has lived a glamor…
This beautifully ornate cupboard has been painted, gilded and artfully distressed by our brand-new Painter in Residence, Monika of 84 Square.
Hello friends...welcome back! As you can see from my last post, Spring has finally come to Virginia. My property is a vision of gorgeous greens, pinks, purples, yellows and more. See all the beautiful flowering trees and shrubs from my last post Here Lately, I have been very involved in the restyling, repainting of pretty much all of my home. I have purchased paint for all the bedrooms, the entryway, stairwell, upstairs hallway and the three bathrooms. I'm tired just typing all that! Except for the double high entryway (the upper part), I am doing all the painting myself. Behr Marquee in Platinum on the right is the new entry color. Working my way up the stairwell. I am loving the change so far...much lighter and refreshing. ***** Part of this huge restyle undertaking will involve a few painted pieces in my home. Some of which I have been wanting to tackle FOREVER! Shopkeeping just got in the way. This antique oak buffet is the first piece to get a coat of Annie Sloan paint. I bought this buffet at an auction back in the 1980's while living in Houston, Texas. As you can see the top half has always been a different shade of stain from the bottom. I think years ago someone married two pieces together, as you can find them connected by countersunk screws at the back. I had no hesitation about painting her. Five years ago, I had my hubby paint her Annie Sloan Old White and that is what she remained until now. Never waxed and never a completed paint job. She has been very sad for years while I was busy running a shop. To help bring this lady to the French side I will be applying some Efex Architectural Moldings to her. Click on the name link to find an Efex dealer near you. Click HERE to find your local Annie Sloan Stockist I wanted to paint her an earthy pink color. Of course Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink was my first choice, however, I wanted the pink to be slightly lighter. To achieve the perfect pink I mixed some Annie Sloan Antoinette Pink into the Scandinavian to lighten it. By adding another pink instead of one of Annie's whites, I was able to keep the earthiness of the Scandinavian Pink. Isn't this a lovely shade of pink? Already you can see the amazing difference in her style just by painting her and adding the Efex. Once painted with two coats of my custom mix, I took a pocket knife to her and chipped away. I wanted to give her an aged and well-worn patina. Once painted and distressed to my satisfaction, I gave her a nice application of Annie Sloan Clear Wax. I managed to tape my iPhone to the stair banister and film a little waxing video for you. Although I am no longer an Annie Sloan Stockist, I still get tons of painting and waxing questions. I hope this helps. You can find tons more video tutorials on my YouTube channel Here Be sure to click on the 'Subscribe' button so you don't miss any upcoming videos. I even more French flair by applying some of my favorite imported French gilding wax in King Gold, to the pulls. Remember...gilding wax is just as it says, a wax. Do not clear wax over as that will remove it. Gilding wax is always the last to be applied. I used my finger and it is super easy and very elegant. Purchase the gilding waxes Here I love how the gilding wax brings out all the ornate details. Here she is all finished. After I applied the clear Chalk Paint Wax, I mixed some Dark Chalk Paint Wax with some mineral spirits to create a glaze and applied that. The dark glaze took away the newness of the paint application and gave me the aged patina I was looking for. She is all Frenchified! Everyone loves a good Before and After Such a huge improvement. I love her against my newly painted grey walls. Just the right amount of chipping Lovely touches of French gold. The dark wax glaze aged her perfectly. Remember...for most pleasing results and ease of application, always clear wax first. If you do not, the dark wax will grab and stain. The French gilding wax on the Efex moldings adds such pretty bling. My sentiments exactly! Now when you enter our home, this is the first thing you see. My front door is painted in Annie Sloan's Florence Chalk Paint and I adore the two colors together. FYI...My front door has NO protective top coat as none is needed with Annie's paint when used outdoors. She has held up beautifully so far with rain and snow not bothering her a bit. So that is a little update on all that is changing in the Metzger home. More to come. Until next time...be kind and stay creative. Hugs, Janet xox
This piece is painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint and has clear and dark wax applied. I show how I did this piece on my blog: http://theemptynest-janet.blogsp…
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J'adore grey...the greys....French grey.....not 50 shades... but the color...grey! Grey is the dominant spelling in Europe and England, although gray remained in common usage in the UK until the second half of the 20th century. Gray has been the preferred American spelling since approximately 1825...although grey is an accepted variant. I love to spell it...grey...it seems more old world to me. In the Middle Ages, grey was the color of undyed wool, and was the color most commonly worn by peasants and the poor. During the Renaissance and the Baroque, grey began to play an important role in fashion and art. Black became the most popular color of the nobility, particularly in Italy, France and Spain, and grey and white were harmonious with it. Grey became a highly fashionable color in the 18th century, both for women's dresses and for men's waistcoats and coats. During the 19th century, women's fashions were largely dictated by Paris, while London set fashions for men. Over the century, bright colors disappeared from men's fashion, and were largely replaced by a black or dark charcoal grey in winter, and lighter greys in summer. In the early 20th century, the coat was gradually replaced by the suit a less formal version of evening dress, which was also usually black or charcoal grey. The greys continued to be in style throughout the 1950s. then the blacks, navys became very popular once again. Grey has gone in and out in fashion in the last years but still has the look of class & elegance. the greys at Rue 27 Maison... The greys in furniture, textiles & home decor have become more popular in the last few years. I love to see grey used in a home...grey velvet is gorgeous as is grey toile and grey silk is rich & beautiful. The countryside of France & Sweden have beautiful manor homes, farmhouses and cottages that have an abundance of greys in painted furniture & textiles. The color looks wonderful when used with a pop of color...it is neutral & very rich in color at the same time. I use grey in my home & shop, it is the most requested color right now by my clients. The Greys are beautiful with a long history, I know the greys will be around for many years to come. Sharing with you a few faves of the color...grey ♥ beautiful details on this French grey armoire... wonderful shades of grey in this setting... Grey stucco walls from La Moulin Bregeon... Love the grey velvet sofa in this French farmhouse... Grey toile & French frame... beautiful grey paneling in France... Finding grey patina in Paris Museums ~ Carnavalet Love the grey drapes ... Until next time....Cheers!
To recreate the look of this beautiful blanket chest, layer these colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Wax and gently distress for an aged patina.
Opposites on the color wheel (Blue and Orange) not only attract but are stunning when paired together. This old pine pie safe, notice the vents for cooling, is a perfect example. Mix and layer a little Emperor's Silk with Barcelona Orange over Greek Blue. Old White lightens each of the colors and is dabbed on for texture and highlights. Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ makes this an incredibly easy technique for a vintage, distressed style. I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
This lovely Jacobean Painted Buffet was dropped off by a lovely couple, who just recently moved to Niagara On The Lake from Toronto.