This Dresser and nightstand (not seen until the end) was a free to me from a good friend. It was her set as a young girl, she held onto it hoping to pass it on to her daughters. She had only boys, and well, boys are not so into French - Princess Style furniture.
(I don't have pictures dating back that far, but it was very similar to these pieces I have done)
First time around, it was in our guest room and painted bright white (again, not the actual dresser, but this was about the color, this is youngest daughter's dresser)
2nd time around, it was spray painted Silver for oldest daughter's room, then slightly distressed. Here it is in the garage, about to get it's 3rd and Final Redoux (sorry about picture quality, hastily taken with my iphone, I have no patience for those essential "before" pics!
I went a completely different direction this time. Modern Masters Basic Black on the tops. A mixture of French Blue and Antique White for the body and drawers. Then with Emma's suggestion, a little hint of white in the details, just enough to make it "pop".
Le Dresser in it's appropriate outfit now:
Le Nightstand in grown up attire, enfin!
And happily together ever after.
By far, this is "le plus beau" finish, and they won't be changing outfits again!
Linking this project up with these lovely blogs:
Beautiful! I really like the black tops!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. We just sold a chest that had been done three times. First it was a basic pine color. Good finish but it just didn't sell. Next it was a white, same thing, no sell. Then, finally, it was a great grey color and someone took it home to their house yesterday. You can never tell what the customer really wants.
ReplyDeletethey look fabulous! i love how the black tops tie in with the dark hardware!
ReplyDeleteI love them! They have a classic look....for some reason they make the think of Audrey Hepburn!
ReplyDeletequite sophisticated! love the black tops, too!
ReplyDeleteYup, the third time was the charm! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous and my favorite pieces to paint! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I LOVE them & NEED them for my house! :) I'm a new follower, so I can keep up with all of your transformations!
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Gorgeous! Where I live you would never get your hands on a freebie like that! You're so lucky and you've done an amazing job. Feel free to share at my Saturday Splendour Party which is still open :)
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www.megandmums.com
I LUV-luv-luv!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job for its finale!
Catherine
A D O R A B L E!!! I love em! The next two items in my que are both black and white. One of them is a nightstand, the other is LE buffet! Yours turned out as fabulous as your personality:)
ReplyDeletea hui hou, Shelly
charm indeed - way to go!
ReplyDeleteWell done, they look stunning.
ReplyDeleteTres Julie,
xoxo
Angela.
This is one of my favorite styles of furniture...I'm jealous you got them for free! I like the latest makeover. The black tops are perfect with the dark hardware. Thanks for joining my party!
ReplyDeleteWorking on something VERY similar this weekend. My first stab at chalk paint! I would love if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/02/show-off-saturday-2.html
ReplyDeleteHope to see you there!
These are beautiful!! I love your work! I'm working on a couple of pieces now and hopefully they'll gain your approval when they're finished! :) ~Lori
ReplyDeleteFinally following you on Linky! :) I also put this on FB today!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! I actually just finished an end table & I am working on a chest in almost the same style with black and white. lol Great minds think alike. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm featuring these at my party tonight!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I always love seeing your makeovers!
ReplyDeletegreat job Karen! Love these pieces
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