This before and after is actually part of a bedroom, family room and kitchen overhaul that I have been working on with my Mom and Dad. (more on that in another post!) They built their home about 20 years ago and are ready to freshen things up a bit. It’s all coming together really well and I have had my hand on a few projects to help them out.
These beauties were what they were using for their bedroom furniture. They picked them up at a garage sale years ago so who knows how old they are, but what we do know is they needed some love!
Before …
After …
I love the transformation that a little love can do!
We decided to go black with stained tops. I really, really, really (can I emphasize the word really any more??) love how the tops break it up a bit and give the furniture a bit more character.
After debating on hardware, we ended up going with the original, which I think was the perfect match. It was like that hardware was meant for the new finish! And the best part? I didn’t have to do a thing to it! I love the little bit of old with the new … it’s the perfect marriage of styles if you ask me!
The process -
Clean and sand surfaces
Prime with a clear shellac
Paint – Valspar (whatever their true, pre mixed black is)
Distress with 60 grit
Stain tops – Minwax Dark Walnut
Poly by Varathane
Linked withThrifty Decor Chick
At the Picket Fence
These turned out great! Sooo much better than before! And I really love the stained tops too!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky am I to have such talent in the family - I don't think it came from me. Thanks for the great update! Dad and I love them!!! We are excited to see how the cabinets turn out :)
ReplyDeleteJust hopped over from Thrifty Decor Chick. Love the "new" furniture! I'll be checking back in to see more, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing set! Thank you... If you want more information about bedroom set. Please, click here. top9home
ReplyDelete