What is it about the color white that is so appealing and the color of old brown wood that just doesn't do it for me? I know stained wood has it's benefits, like not showing wear and fingerprints and what not, but there's something so fabulous about a coat of white lacquer on a piece of furniture. White goes with everything, looks so clean and fresh, and gives old furniture a new life.
I found this old mid-century modern china cabinet at the Raleigh State Fairgrounds Flea Market for $100. It was okay looking (see below) in it's pre wood state, but really needed a new life.
Here is the after shot:
Here is the before shot. Do you see what I did inside the cabinet? Here it is all monochromatic in brown. I know this piece could have looked good in the right house, just not my house. Notice my old pink walls too. I miss that color. Have you noticed the difference yet on the inside?
It's blue right? Well sort of.
I wallpapered the inside of the hutch with textured wallpaper called "Ceiling Tiles" by Allen and Roth from Lowes. Then I painted it with an Interior Latex Paint by Valspar called Intercoastal Gray. I used a brush around the edges and a foam roller brush to really get into the grooves. After the paint was dry I re-installed the shelves in the unit.
The whole unit was sanded with 120 grit sandpaper, then primed with an Oil Based primer. I like to use oil base to really ensure a nice finish. Then I painted it with an Interior Latex Paint in a standard off the shelf white. Between each coat of paint I like to sand with a 220 grit sandpaper ensuring each coat sticks properly. After the white was nice and cured, I used three coats of Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat in a Gloss finish. At some point, I'd like to refinish the hardware on it, but for now I just left it as is.
I think painting this piece really made a difference. I love how it turned out and how it blends in with the wall, and the dark interior draws your eye in.
Have you painted any furniture lately?
xo
Cathleen
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