Makeup vanity paint revamp!

Hi guys,
Just finished a paint project for my customer that wanted a makeup vanity.  I've painted a beautiful armoire for her link in a previous post and now she was looking for a makeup vanity.  
My paint method previous post link
Paint purchased at Home Depot:  Behr premium, fisnish mat
Darker color beige:  base 1754
Antique white color: base 1750
Special thanks to Mélanie Desmarais from Home Depot who is always so gracious, and helpful!!! 
So here we go!  Have a great day 

before, 1930

1. paint dark color, 2 paint light color

 paint furniture upside down (easier to paint buttom part)

distress by sanding, darker beige and natural wood peak through

painted stencil detail

voilà!

Softer before and after

Hello guys,
just finished a bedroom set, headboard, and two dressers, one of the dressers was posted on my blog just before this one!

Steps I followed:
                                                                                                           
1.  Used 150 sandpaper to lightly sand all areas that will be painted. 
  Washed with T.S.P all purpose heavy duty cleaner, diluted in water, to clean the surface area. Rinsed well with water.  ( Please use protective gloves for this procedure.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the box.)

2.  Painted with Behr's latex mat finish, light greige color and plaster of Paris which I added to the paint, it's easier to distress the finish after. The ratio I used:  two tablespoons Plaster of Paris plus two tablespoons of water (same ratio) mix well  Add to one cup of paint, mix well again and again.
 
3. Finished Painting with the old rose as you can see in the photos on my board. Hardware was not removed so was painted over. 

4. Creating a charming country finish was lots of fun, chipped away with a small paint scraper and sandpaper letting parts of the original dark oak and green paint peek through.  I finished with two coats of a mat latex varnish all over including the hardware.

Join me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/suzannedufaultdesign where we can exchange ideas and I could answer any questions you may have regarding this post. Thanks for stopping by and hope this will inspire you!!!!! Have agreat one!  Suzanne xxoo

1930's dresser makeover!

Sofer and prettier view!

Vintage dark wood dresser receives a new soft new look.  Painted light grey and a warm pink, gently distressed with some worn edges. 

 

Imperfection love! Before and After Makeover

Hello Everyone!                                                                                     Before and After project makeover... Buffet and hutch were originally dark oak then painted mint green by it's orginal owner and was tired and chippy, just how I like'm.  It as sitting sad in my furniture warehouse and it caught the eye one of my customer's.  She wanted it for her daughter's bedroom.  She had a great vision for it (will ad baskets).  So I proceeded to paint it a cream color and distressed it even more by chipping away with a paint scrapper. Letting some green paint peek through along with the original dark oak color.  My customer was really happy with the final results. 

Steps I followed:
                                                                                                           
1.  Used 150 sandpaper to scratch all areas that will be painted. 


2.  Washed with T.S.P all purpose heavy duty cleaner, diluted in water, to clean the surface area. Rinsed well with water.  ( Please use protective gloves for this procedure.  Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the box.)

3.  Painted with Behr's latex mat finish, antique white and I added plaster of Paris to the paint, it's easier to distress the finish after. The ratio I used:  two tablespoons Plaster of Paris plus two tablespoons of water (same ratio) mix well  Add to one cup of paint, mix well again and again 
4. Painted in a criss cross pattern overlapping strokes this will ad texture to the finish. Hardware was not removed so was painted over in the same color antique white. 

5. Creating a charming country finish was lots of fun, chipped away with a small paint scraper and sandpaper letting parts of the original dark oak and green paint peak through.  Passed the scraper over the paint...this technique created fine grey lines ( decorative finish happens because I used plaster in the paint).  I finished with two coats of a mat latex varnish all over including hardware.

Please like my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/suzannedufaultdesign where we could exchange ideas and I could answers questions you may have. Thanks for stopping by and hope this will inspire you!!!!! Have agreat one!  Suzanne xxoo

 Scratched surface gently with paint scraper

Did not remorve hardware, painted directly for better effect

 Painted over original hardware

Interior cabinet before

Little Girly & Spunky Princess!

Hi Guys,

Just finished painting furniture for a ''girly & spunky'' little princess. I think the color combo of lavender and pink turned out pretty charming!

More pieces to follow just wanted to give you a sneak peak today.

Top:  painted a very loose plaid faux finish with latex paint in lavender an pink 

Body:  painted latex mat finish, lavender color + antique wash in a soft cream color. 

A princess needs a little bling.. Five faux diamonds purchased at Micheals where added to the four corners of the drawer and above the handle.

Finish:  latex varnish.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great one!!!!!!!  Suzanne

I prefer to start painting with the piece upside down!

Little feet are easier to paint...

Added some bling!

Top painted plaid faux finish in pink and lavendar

I like to add two tablespoons Paris Plaster diluted with two tablespoons of water (mix well together no lumps) then added to one cup of latex paint.  This procedure help me in the sanding  for the distress look.

Ballerina Pink Armoire, before and after

Hi guys,

Hope you had a fun summer!
Mine was very busy with several paint projects.  One of my customer's was looking for extra storage for her little girl's bedroom.  Well when I saw this beauty I knew it would be lots of work but it would be worth it...  There was missing a drawer so I asked my cabinet maker to make one.  Created a plaid faux finish on the upper part of the cabinet front and side.  I have many more projects on the way so that's all for now... Have a great one!!!!!!!
Love Suzanne!

Fun And Creative Paint Ideas For Your Walls

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