Sunday, 14 April 2013

Extreme makeover bedroom addition!

Last year we were offered an old bedroom suite from my mom, this is a set that they had since I was little. My husband and I have finally reached that stage in our marriage (or so he thought) where we can actually afford to buy or at least think of buying new furniture. I had just started painting with chalk paint so I couldn't pass this up! The furniture was old but it was solid wood and had good 'bones' so I figures what the heck. if the chalk paint could rejuvenate this set then I was sold! This would be the big test and all I can say is WOW! I was sold on chalk paint from then on and I haven't looked back since!!
I have to apologise for the poor before photos but you get the idea..
the armoire

the bedside tables


the monster dresser (can you see the
lovely brass hardware?!)


 Here are the after photos:



 



I didn't sand or prime anything, I simply wiped off the dust and began painting! I removed the lovely brass hardware and decided to spray paint them black rather than replace them. I chose a white paint, distressed it and then dark waxed it to give it an aged look.This turned out to be better than any bedroom suites I would be able to find and WAYYY cheaper ( about 1 1/4 cans of paint and some elbow grease)! I was so happy with how it turned out, I don't think I will ever buy a new piece of furniture again.
https://www.facebook.com/cougarchiccollectables#!/media/set/?set=a.527829350570829.118414.527825627237868&type=3

I feel pretty

'I feel pretty" vanity Painted a soft white with soft purple inside the drawers
$350-SOLD-Annie
I have a bit of an obsession with these vanities sooo needless to say
if you do too let me know and I can custom paint one for you:)
https://www.facebook.com/cougarchiccollectables/photos_albums?ref=hl#!/media/set/?set=a.541861529167611.119767.527825627237868&type=3
 

Antique Dresser


This is a beautiful solid wood dresser.
It was very worn out and in need of some TLC
I painted it an off white and theinside of the drawers a blue/green,
destressed it slightly and topped it off with a clear wax.
$250- SOLD
https://www.facebook.com/cougarchiccollectables/photos_albums?ref=hl#!/media/set/?set=a.530930856927345.118889.527825627237868&type=3

Refashioned Mirror

This mirror came to me very gold and had plaster cherubs in the centre,
 it was quite a beauty ha ha
I had my husband hammer out the centre and I replaced it with a mirror.
I then painted green over the
gold and wow much better! If I can find the before picture I will post it
sorry already sold
https://www.facebook.com/robin.hourie.grimstead?fref=ts#!/media/set/?set=a.535267896493641.119029.527825627237868&type=3

Funky swivel counter stools

Funky green swivel counter height stools
Sorry already Sold
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Paisley on the barn door....not Brad Paisley though.

Paisley barbed wire sculpture...
 More of those gorgeous barn door designs!!
19" - finished to hang inside or outside  $45