Remember this piece I was working on last weekend….well after two different colors of paint, simple plain white was the winner. The other two colors I had in mind I did really like but once the piece was moved into the entry way they quickly turn out to be too dark and muted with the lighting in the space.
So I ended up going with no-fail white with a little sanding and distressing. {below are some close-ups of the detail}
I am not what you would call a furniture finisher {it’s actually not one of my favorite things to do}
but I think it turned out well for the space it is filling…plus it was free =)
The hardware was original; I just spruce it up with a couple coats of oil rubbed bronze spary paint.
If you had a chance to peek inside my home yesterday for the {Parade of Homes} tour, you may have already seen the console in its place.
I used some simple accessories on top for the tour, but I’m sure I will be changing it around shortly. {I need to find some wall art I like as my inspiration first}
I love the look of the lanterns on sitting on the floor and always see them in catalogs with lit candles. {I guess they don’t have three year olds or worry like me} My solution = flameless candles ~ love them!
I’m pretty pleased for a free piece of furniture and a little paint!
I’ll be back tonight with the Sunday Showcase Party Post!
I hope your projects are ready – I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! Enjoy!
Indoor Sensory Playroom
Mini Appetizer Party Table
Wooden Chalkboard Postcards
Spagetti & Meatball Pasta Cups
Backyard Jeep Rock Garden
Our DIY Party Deck
Outdoor Living Space
Oh, I so enjoyed your home tour yesterday and this chest is just perfect. What a great piece. I love the white color and your tabletop vignette is gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
This is delicious! What a magnificent piece of furniture!
With such feminine detailing, white was a wonderful choice. Isn’t it nice to have a project complete too?
Looks great! I love the distressing, as well as the accessories around your new piece. :O)
Lucky duck! It turned out wonderfully. White was the best choice.
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What a treat seeing your home the other day in the Parade of Homes. I love what you did to the cabinet. It looks like you had a perfect spot for it.
WOW! It looks great! I think white is wonderful. The detail really comes alive! I love the way you accessorized it too!
Your project turned out beautiful! You’re extremely talented to say the least. I really enjoyed the photos of your home in the “Parade of Homes.” Is it wrong of me to say that yours was my favorite…because it most definetly was!
I just found your blog. That is a stunning piece! I love how you’ve decorated around it. I’ll be back!
Brenda
What a lovely piece! I love how the white just brightened it up and brought out the details.
Absolutely beautiful!!
it is perfect for the space and I love all of your little decorating touches!!
Nice Job!
Beautiful Stephanie Lynn! I love it in white!
I love all the lanterns you use in your decor, I need to get one!
Michelle
OK, I am officially in {love} with your house. You make mine look so sad
I love how you photograph you have such an eye. What camera do you use.
Thanks for your very lovely comment and yes, I will link up tomorrow!
Barbara:)
I love the flameless candles and the way you have the grapevine wreath wrapped around them! Your cabinet is beautiful!
I LOVE love LOOOOVE it!
nice work, girl!
Shelley
For someone who doesn’t enjoy refinishing furniture, you did an awesome job. I love it. I’ve been thinking about using the flameless candles – and tea lights – myself.
Happy Saturday!
Laura PARING DOWN
love the white! white makes everything look good and fresh! it looks so pretty now.
Oh, I am in love with this piece. I am drooling over those legs! Great transformation.
Chelsea
Hello sweet Stephanie Lynn – your console makeover is just fabulous! I can’t believe it’s the same piece. May I ask you what type of paint and color you used? I’m getting ready to repaint my dresser in the living room and would love a good suggestion!
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Thanks so much for visiting. What a beeautiful piece! It turned out just lovely. Love how you styled it and I use flameless candles too.
Just beautiful work being done here. Very intricate work and craftsmenship.
It looks absolutely beautiful! You definately have a knack for accessorizing as well!
Pretty!! I keep seeing the flameless candles… maybe I should invest in them.
Love the lanterns on the floor idea. They’re pretty!
It looks so great! I love it white. I think you did a fantastic job!
Nancy
That really came out fabulous! I love the distressed look
There are so many talented women out there. Your beautiful creations are a blessing.
That is gorgeous!
Beautifully done!!
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I really like how you decorated your little table too. I am enjoying visiting your blog today and looking forward to coming back again.
I am hosting a give a way each Monday of the month and wanted to extend the invitation to you. I hope you will drop by.
Sincerely ~ Tricia
I love the details! Great job!
I really LOVE painted furniture. You did a great job turning something old into something beautiful.
You have an amazing blog, and I am your newest follower:)
It’s fabulous!!! I need to find a free piece like that. I use flameless candles in my lanterns as well.
What a great find!
Great find and I really like how you painted and distressed it.. White!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Just beautiful. I absolutely love it.
I’d love for you to share this at my party this Thursday!
http://www.houseofhepworths.com
xoxo
Oh wow! I love how this piece turned out! Free is the best part too. Thanks for sharing it. Gorgeous makeover.
What a great piece! I love the legs and the skirting detail! Great entry/foyer piece.
This is such a great shapely piece! So much detail and can be used in so many places!
I love all the detail on this piece! The lanterns next to it are great too!
This piece was so pretty to being with and it looks wonderful in the white. I feel about slipcovers the way you do about painting furniture. It’s not my favorite thing to do, but I can’t afford to hire someone to do it and I love the result. This cabinet looks great and I love how it’s arranged. You have a great eye. Thanks for linking up!
White always helps furniture somehow. Nice job. Jane F
oh my gosh this is awesome. i love it!