The before…….
And the after!
This armoire was bought on Craig’s List for $600. I believe it is made of teak wood and is a reproduction. While the piece looked fine in the before I really wanted a lighter look for my living room. Plus the joints were loosening up which was causing gaps that were not so pretty. I primed the piece and applied two coats of grey paint followed by a white that was dry brushed on. I also used Burnt Umber paint mixed with glaze for the crevices to add age. It took over 10 hours to paint due to all the intricate detailing but was well worth it because it is one of my favorite pieces in the living room. Today I’m linking to Kim at Savvy Southern Style for the before & after party. Be sure to drop by and see all the wonderful projects she is featuring!!!!!! Don’t forget to sign up for the giveaway….only three days left!
Des, painting this piece really made it look like a fine European antique. :-) I saw some reproductions at furniture market a few weeks ago, and even at wholesale cost, they were about $3000. Of course I was in the design area, which is always way more expensive.... Yours looks just fantastic!!! ~ Sue
ReplyDeleteDes, when I clicked on your link up it did not work. Are you sure you put in your post URL? When I click on it it says blog not found. Thanks for trying anyway.
ReplyDeleteDes I absolutely love what you did with this piece and I am happy you are participating in the party!:-)
ReplyDeleteI have a ver similar armoire. You have given me all kinds of ideas.:) Thanks for a great post and a wonderful re-do!
ReplyDeleteHi Des, This is fabulous! I love the piece before but now it is heavenly. It looks perfect in your home.
ReplyDeleteYour link at Kim's party is not working so I came over here to see your armoire.
Hugs, Sherry
That looks GREAT!! I love the lighter color!!
ReplyDeleteWorking fine now and I deleted the first link. That armoire is just stunning. It looked good before, but wow the after is better. Thanks for linking.
ReplyDeleteDes, I did the same thing recently. I painted the armoire in our bedroom. It's a HUGE pine monster, lol. It went from a mexican style to a very shabby/french style. SO, beautiful. And you're right, it took forever to paint but it totally changes the way the room looks. Next is our sleigh bed which is also pine.
ReplyDeleteThe armoire looks fantastic! A gorgeous piece of furniture for $600!
ReplyDeleteYes, glad you exist now(tried before and it said you didn't)... love the changes, agree about it feeling very European!
ReplyDeleteTHat is a stunning piece!!!! Love the horse on top!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I like it in the lighter version. Terrific job on this project. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking change. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Des :)
ReplyDeleteDes, Wow! What a challenge you took on. I loved the rich warm wood tone, but I love this white too. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi Des~ I love it!!! It came out just beautifully!!! :)
ReplyDeleteDes, what a beautiful transformation!! It brights up the whole corner!! Bravo for you!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You did a fab job.
ReplyDeleteYou really transformed that gorgeous armoire beautifully, but I love the warm and rich original color. Love the details on it....Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece! You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteWow! That was a gutsy move. I'm not so sure I could have done it. It was beautiful before but just amazing after. Great buy and amazing painting job.
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Oh, I love it painted. It looks just fabulous and I think you got a good deal on the price.
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB..:)
xo bj
Love, love, love how your armoire turned out. It's so much better painted. I just found your blog through Savvy Southern Style. I love everything about it and just became your newest follower. I'm adding you to my blog list so I won't miss anything too.
ReplyDeleteOh Des, it is absolutely beautiful! Don't know if I would have had the nerve to tackle a piece that large not knowing what the out come would be. You just have a great eye. Teresa
ReplyDeleteDes, it is stunning! I love how it lightens up the room and makes the piece look much less heavy. Well worth all the work!! Lou Ann
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! Hard work pays off.....
ReplyDeleteSo fantastic! i love this look...i would be so scared i would ruin the wood.....yours is beautiful!
ReplyDelete~tracie
This is absolutely STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
What gray paint did you use?
I am so inspired!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm going back through the archives of your blog and I am obsessed with your decor...
ReplyDeleteStill Obsessed all these months later.. and guess what.. I found an armoire like that on CL and may be bringing it home 2morrow... you know I will be writing to you for support and details on your fab paint job
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a little late! Enjoying scrolling through all the pics. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteThis armoire looks fantastic and reminds me of Annie Sloan paint! Great inspirations, keep them coming!