Hi all.
This weekend I fell in love. In love with a piece of furniture and the paint I tested out on it.
But, first, have I mentioned that I fell into in a serious furniture buying slump this past month? Seriously. Could. Not. Find. One. Thing. Not that I don't have enough to keep me busy with custom orders and pieces I already have stashed away, but still, I like to keep a steady stream coming in. Just when I had given up hope, I found this beauty.
As soon as I saw this sideboard I knew it had to be mine. Yes, I know...not so beautiful before, but gorgeous lines and structurally fantastic and heavy. I'm honestly still questioning how I was able to help the guy get the piece into the back of my SUV. Pure furniture excitement and adrenaline going on there!
I started by sanding and cleaning the entire piece as some of the original finish had begun to flake off and then glued back on the decorative accents. (They had come off, but luckily were stashed in one of the drawers. Score!)
Then, I began to paint. Recently, I received some General Finishes Milk Paint to try out for the first time. One word. LOVE. Seriously. The paint went on so smooth, it is not thick or gloppy and, get this...I just had to do one coat and touch ups. I barely used a 1/4 of a can of my paint on this entire sideboard. A little distressing and a couple quick coats of poly and I was done
The finish is so rich and true to its name, Dark Chocolate. Does it not totally remind you of that? Won't this piece give such a classic and cozy feel to a dining room?
I can guarantee that this paint (and all of its other luscious shades) will be put into heavy rotation around here. Now, if only General Finishes would make an aqua colored milk paint, I would officially be in heaven!
As soon as I saw this sideboard I knew it had to be mine. Yes, I know...not so beautiful before, but gorgeous lines and structurally fantastic and heavy. I'm honestly still questioning how I was able to help the guy get the piece into the back of my SUV. Pure furniture excitement and adrenaline going on there!
I started by sanding and cleaning the entire piece as some of the original finish had begun to flake off and then glued back on the decorative accents. (They had come off, but luckily were stashed in one of the drawers. Score!)
Then, I began to paint. Recently, I received some General Finishes Milk Paint to try out for the first time. One word. LOVE. Seriously. The paint went on so smooth, it is not thick or gloppy and, get this...I just had to do one coat and touch ups. I barely used a 1/4 of a can of my paint on this entire sideboard. A little distressing and a couple quick coats of poly and I was done
The finish is so rich and true to its name, Dark Chocolate. Does it not totally remind you of that? Won't this piece give such a classic and cozy feel to a dining room?
I can guarantee that this paint (and all of its other luscious shades) will be put into heavy rotation around here. Now, if only General Finishes would make an aqua colored milk paint, I would officially be in heaven!
Linking to:
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2013/02/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no151.html
http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/ 
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
i love general finishes milk paint and have started using it on a lot of pieces. i am sharing the wealth of information just in case you didn't know this "milk paint" is actually acrylic paint that acts like milk paint. another blogger shared with me and i didn't know, so i am passing info forward. your buffet looks great.
ReplyDeleteLooks great Angela - I will have to look into that paint - wonder if they have a distributor here in Ontario
ReplyDeleteCheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
Love it Angela! It does look like a piece of Hershey Chocolate. I can't believe they don't have an aqua:)
ReplyDeletelove it! i wish we had a general finishes retailer around here, i've read such amazing things but am yet to try it!
ReplyDeletekeya
That is the coolest piece of furniture I have ever seen!!! Love the color too! It looks amazing Angela!
ReplyDeleteoh i have that color too and have been waiting for the right piece- looks awesome on this!
ReplyDeleteAngela, I love this piece of furniture! It's got a cottagy feel to it and the chocolate brown is perfect.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I've never seen a piece of furniture like this EVER. I have not tried any milk paints yet, but truth is, I'm dying to! I love this color...it goes well with everything.
ReplyDeleteThe shape of the drawers and the doors make this lovely sideboard. The paint color is so rich and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! I'd love it if you'd link this up to my blog hop party, DIY Weekend:
ReplyDeletehttp://mrandmrswinslett.blogspot.com/2013/09/diy-weekend-919.html
Thank you!
Miranda @ Mr. and Mrs. Winslett
Absolutely love this! I love the curved lines on this! Found this at Savvy Southern Style and I'm so glad I did!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great, love the color.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece, love the new finish. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove it! Looks great. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/09/fridays-five-features-no-9.html
ReplyDeleteI love upcycling! LOVE LOVE how this turned out!
ReplyDeleteLove the sytle, color, everything about it! Did I say LOVE IT?!!
Kristy @ Cup Of Jo
I love that paint too! And what a cute piece. The doors are so unique!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this paint - one coat!?! Wow - gorgeous piece! I am so delighted that you shared with Home and GardenThursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
As soon as I saw this sideboard I knew it had to be mine. ... asvintage.blogspot.de
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