Before and after
Before and after kids desk
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Desks!!
Here are a couple desks I worked on over the past month. They are very different from each other but I love them both. It truly is amazing what paint can do!!
Before and after
Before and after
A couple painted tables
Well, its been awhile since I posted. I was super busy with Relay for Life here in Dupont. Now that that is finished I can go back to my projects. I have about 10 right now to do for clients so there will be anymore pictures to come. Here are just a few tables I painted and distressed. I love the way the colors turned out!
Console table before
After
Small coffee table before and after
Friday, June 7, 2013
Vintage Chair Makeover
Ok, I saw this chair on CL and knew I had to have it. There was so much potential waiting to be discovered. I originally planned on reupholstering and painting it. However, when I picked it up the fabric was in great shape and looked much better in person.
Here is a before of the chair. Isn't he a cutie :) my little model.
The wood was pretty scuffed up and I thought the wood plus the fabric is what dated the chair. It was a pretty easy update with tons of character. First I covered most of the wood with ASCP ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) in Graphite. It didn't have to be perfect because I knew I was going to paint over it. Next I painted ASCP in Old White. I had to use a small brush for this step because of the fabric, I didn't want paint on it. Once the paint was all dry I used an old rag and lightly brushed Old Walnut Gel stain over most of the chair giving it an aged look. At this point someone might look at the chair and think it was butchered, it doesn't look great, but it will :) Don't give up hope!! A fine grit sandpaper and some elbow grease and The chair is almost finished. The sandpaper helps to blend the stain with the paint and makes it look like it has been painted years ago. Just what I wanted! Once sanded the last step is to wax and sit back and admire your piece. I love it !! don't you?
Here is a link to my Facebook Page :) Thanks for stopping by!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOVO/326061287501395
Here is a before of the chair. Isn't he a cutie :) my little model.
The wood was pretty scuffed up and I thought the wood plus the fabric is what dated the chair. It was a pretty easy update with tons of character. First I covered most of the wood with ASCP ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) in Graphite. It didn't have to be perfect because I knew I was going to paint over it. Next I painted ASCP in Old White. I had to use a small brush for this step because of the fabric, I didn't want paint on it. Once the paint was all dry I used an old rag and lightly brushed Old Walnut Gel stain over most of the chair giving it an aged look. At this point someone might look at the chair and think it was butchered, it doesn't look great, but it will :) Don't give up hope!! A fine grit sandpaper and some elbow grease and The chair is almost finished. The sandpaper helps to blend the stain with the paint and makes it look like it has been painted years ago. Just what I wanted! Once sanded the last step is to wax and sit back and admire your piece. I love it !! don't you?
Here is a link to my Facebook Page :) Thanks for stopping by!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NOVO/326061287501395
Friday, May 24, 2013
Hall tree made from old door
I have always wanted to make a hall tree and now I finally have! I found a door that was salvaged from a house built in 1892 and decided it was perfect for my hall tree. I LOVE how it turned out!! I used antique door knobs as the hooks, baskets on top and there is storage under the seat. The plans were from Ana-White and I couldn't be happier.
http://ana-white.com/2013/05/hall-tree-made-old-door
http://ana-white.com/2013/05/hall-tree-made-old-door
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