More often than not in my furniture makeovers, I'm taking dark pieces and making them lighter. But I've been inspired lately by all the distressed black paint projects out there, and I'm loving the modern yet still vintage feel of it! Plus I'm keeping with my winter theme of using richer colours. When I stumbled upon this Behr mistint, I was so excited. I'd been searching for the perfect black. But when I got it home and started painting, I discovered it was the deepest, inky blue black colour. Even better!
I also broke all my own rules about furniture painting, because of the distressed styling. I sanded it down good past the finish to reveal the bare wood. Then I painted several coats of the blue black directly (no primer!). Then I distressed the piece with an 80 grit sandpaper sponge and waxed it all over using Minwax natural wax paste. Because I knew I was distressing, I didn't want primer showing through and the wax gives a nice sheen. It's not as protective as the poly but it will age gracefully with the weathered look.
I'm loving the results so much and J really had to talk me down from keeping this in our house!
If you live in the Winnipeg area and have the perfect place for the Inky Blue Weathered Side Table, you can purchase it here.
Did I mention how much I'm loving the Canon Rebel that my friend Leah lent me to try out? What a difference in my pics - without me even reading the manual yet! It will be hard to give it back without wanting to splurge on my own...sigh...
Hope you ave a most lovely day my friends!
The pictures are great and the table looks amazing...I love this one so much:) Well done, darling
ReplyDeletei just love that dark blue. it looks great with your wall color, too and really stands out. even though i know it's staged.
ReplyDeleteI looove the weathered look - very cool :)
ReplyDeleteSimple and classy! I love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat color, Lenore! It looks lovely in your home as if it was meant to be. I see you have a Scrabble game. We love Scrabble!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. This just proves that paint and care can totally transform a piece. I didn't like it so much before, but the finished product is great! Ann
ReplyDeletelove the distressed look on this piece- you really know how to revive and give new life to an old piece- talent lady- true talent- Love it!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty. I'm sure I've said it before but you have such an eye and talent for these restorations! I'd see that side table and not give it a second glance. Fantastic job! I'd to scoop up one of your creations but alas, I'm quite far away. :(
ReplyDeleteOkay, I love this. I am following you from power of paint. Will you follow me? The image I uploaded is vents, but please check out my bar stools. Of course, I wish I had done what you did on this dresser. I need to make friends with natural wax paste. thanks
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ReplyDeleteKisses, darling
I love this dark color....very nice!
ReplyDeletesometimes I have pieces that sit around too...and then I find a color...and it just hits me! I love it when that all comes together!
xoxo
Looks so pretty! I think it was a good call to not prime it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful makeover. I think that you must have a great eye to be able to see the potential in the pieces you work on. I don't think I would have known that piece could look so good!
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