I’m so excited!
There has been warmth in Kansas for the last two days! The pups have been out burning off some energy, and Charlie has planted himself in a sunny spot in the backyard and is refusing to come back in.
I have been back into the furniture projects full force lately with my turquoise dining set, the piece you will be seeing tomorrow at DebbieDoo’s, and the piece down below. My finger nails are gone, my skin is raw and my shoulders are killing me but I am happy with the end results!
My client was looking for a sweet, retro TV console. While scoping-out Goodwill one day, I ran into this vintage buffet for a whopping $25!
Now it had seen better days — it was scuffed, dirty and had a plastic veneer top that was in rough shape (please disregard the little white dog photo-bombing the shot). I loved the shape, and it still had the original hardware … so I loaded this crazy heavy buffet into the car, drove it to the shop, and off to work I went.
I started by cleaning off the years of dirt and grime. It was also pretty smelly inside, so I put some dryer sheets in the drawers and cabinets.
I then removed all of the hardware and used the bench grinder with a wire-wheel brush to remove the years of filth.
I then painted the whole piece with three coats of DIY ivory chalk-like paint. After the last coat was dry, I painted the inserts of the drawers and cabinet fronts with taupe paint.
Since my client’s home has blue accents, I decided to add a subtle pop of color to the piece, painting the inside of the drawers and cabinets blue also.
I taped-off the diamond and trim area with painter’s tape to get a nice, sharp line.
I then distressed the whole piece with a 100- and a 150-grit sanding block.
Next I went over the piece with Annie Sloan’s clear wax, and then I gave it a coat of dark wax to give it a more aged look.
I was really happy with how the piece transformed from a thrift store cast-off into a piece my clients are thrilled to have in their home!
Ooops! How did he get up there?
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This is so very pretty! I love the soft color combination on it 🙂
I love that you painted the inside turquoise!
Wow, what an improvement! And I especially like the little white dog in that one photo…your pups are SO cute
Amazing. It turned out so beautiful! Love the pop of turquoise inside the drawers. Love it!
Wow great transformation. Good find for $25.00. I love the colour combination and especially that pop of colour inside.
It’s gorgeous! I totally love how the accents pop out at you now! What a difference!
Nancy
I love this buffet!!! LOVE!!! 🙂 I would buy it in an instant.
Oh wow the difference is absolutely amazing! I really love that pop of color inside! Oh my, my pup has just been going nuts to be able to go outside. Running around or just soaking up the sun! Dogs are hilarious!
I love that you painted the inside of the drawers turquoise. I have a project that i’m working on that uses that same color. Your Buffet turned out amazing. I also found it funny with the dog perched on top. I host a Link up on Wednesdays and would love for you to share this.
Thank you so much Jamie! My little Charlie always tries to get in on all of the action! I will link it up!
I think I may have already complimented you on this gorgeous makeover but it caught my eye again over at the From Dream To Reality Party. I love the soft colors you choose for this buffet and especially love the surprise when you open the drawers! You do great work and I always enjoy your posts.
Thank you so much Marie! Right back at you!
The makeover turned out beautiful and the surprise element with the blue accent so pretty.
Thank you so much Anam! I’m a sucker for turquoise!
Another fabulous job Shanna! I love how the diamonds pop now. And I know I’ve mentioned your new design before, but it is SO cute! I love the pups in the header. 🙂
Thanks my friend! When you design it yourself it takes for-ev-er! Hope your little one’s are doing better!
Stopping by from the {wow me} wednesday blog hop 🙂
This piece turned out so cute and I’m in love with the surprise of color on the inside of the drawers and cabinets. Great idea!
Thanks Mary! I like a little unexpected pop of color!
I am crazy in love with this piece!
Thank you so much Laurel! Have a great week!
What a great job you did! The exterior colors, with the highlighted details, are very pleasing, but the surprise comes with the interior blue color. Just super. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey
Thank you so much Ann Marie! Have a great week!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful project on The Inspiration Board at homework. You were featured today!
Have a wonderful weekend.
carolyn ~ homework
Thank you so much Carolyn! Have a great week!
It’s absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in tomorrow to see your feature. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
I love this redo! My favorite part has to be the turquoise inside. Great job!
Thank you so much Corey! Have a great week!
Just beautiful – inside and out!
Thank you Sharon! Have a great week!
Hi,
Wow!!!!!That’s about all I can think of to say but it just doesn’t do the job credit. The colour combination on the ouside is just great! Love the surprise on the inside! You mention that the colours on the outside are chalk paint. What brand of paint did you use? You used ASCP wax. Is the paint the same? Maybe old white and coco? Are you sharing your secret?
Thanks again,
Cathy
Hi Cathy! I do use Annie Sloan products, but on this piece it was just chalkpaint that I made myself using the plaster of paris recipe.
Wow! Just wow…what a fantastic makeover, Shanna! I’m pretty sure I would have walked right by it before. Beautiful 🙂
Thank you my dear! It’s so hard to find a great deal on furniture at Goodwill these days!