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Have Some Fun with Paint

February 1, 2011 at 4:41 am | Posted in furniture | 30 Comments
Tags: furniture makeover, nightstand

Here is the latest piece of furniture that I bought to be refinished. I was drawn to it because it was 100% wood (super heavy) and I loved the lines, and even though the hardware was quite dirty I knew they could be shined up.

The before isn’t so bad but a little boring so with some left over paint that I used in my office I painted it and shined it up. I think the after is lots of fun!

I think alot of people are afraid of color but really it’s just paint, so let’s go for it right!?

Don’t forget to check out how my campaigner shelves turned out over at DiggersList today!

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SO cute! I love the vibrant colors.

Would love for you to come link up:
http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2011/01/tuesday-glam-party-13.html

Comment by Jana— February 1, 2011 #

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luv the bright blue,..

Comment by notyet100— February 1, 2011 #

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That looks incredible, what a huge difference a little paint can make.

Comment by Dayhomemama— February 2, 2011 #

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Man- my husband isn’t going to be happy that I just read this post- I am now inspired to start a new project 🙂

Comment by Gina— February 2, 2011 #

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- We gotta keep ’em on their toes right!!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 2, 2011 #
  
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You know…I have been wanting to break out and use some color in my home. I’ve stuck with earth tones (browns, greens,a little bit of red) for SOOOO long! I recently just bought 2 pieces of thrift-ed furniture, but I’m a little scared! Any advice??
xoxo
Ginger
SSB

Comment by Ginger— February 2, 2011 #

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- Pick a color you have in your house like the red or any other small accent color you may have and get some paint to match, since it’s a thrift store find, just go for it, if it doesn’t turn out you can always paint it a neutral color right!? Thanks for stopping by!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 2, 2011 #
  
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What a great job you did. Royal blue is my favorite color to wear but I don’t really see it sticking out as far as paint on the craft aisles.
How did you get those knobs so shiny gold?

Comment by Elexa— February 2, 2011 #

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- Thanks Elexa, I shined the hardware up with Bar Keeper’s Friend, it’s my secret weapon! It’s amazing!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 2, 2011 #
  
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Turned out great…love the color. Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!

Comment by Diane Wells— February 2, 2011 #

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Looks beautiful, with the cheerful blue colour. Reminds me of country side wood doors in India, that come painted in bright red, green and blue colours.

Comment by iniyaal— February 3, 2011 #

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- Oh I like your take on the side table!! Thanks for stopping by!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 3, 2011 #
  
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Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Craft Edition – I featured you today! – Mandy, http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com

Comment by Mandy— February 3, 2011 #

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- Thanks so much Mandy!! I’ll see ya next week!! (;
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 3, 2011 #
  
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great job. loving the blue..

Comment by lauren @ WEST FURNITURE REVIVAL— February 3, 2011 #

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What a beautiful blue! I couldn’t agree more… it’s only paint… have fun with it!

Comment by Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking— February 3, 2011 #

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I love the color and the piece you put it on!

Comment by melanie— February 4, 2011 #

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- Thanks Melanie! Thanks for stopping by!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 4, 2011 #
  
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You certainly did a remarkable makeover of that chest. I have to agree the blue looks much prettier.

Comment by LaVoice— February 4, 2011 #

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Wow, that color certainly makes the piece pop! It looks great with the pillow and the red accent tray.

Thanks for linking to the party.

Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

Comment by Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage— February 4, 2011 #

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what a fun color! i love that blue- nice work!

Comment by cassie— February 4, 2011 #

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Great job

Comment by Becky McWhorter— February 5, 2011 #

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I love the color you choose so vibrant! I featured this today!

Comment by Heather— February 5, 2011 #

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- Thanks Heather!! Have a great weekend!!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 5, 2011 #
  
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Hi laurie, Love the remake! And the blue is perfect! Great to see you on Craft schooling Sunday, thanks so much for sharing.

Comment by creativejewishmom/sara— February 8, 2011 #

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- Thanks! You’re one of my favorite places to visit!! (; Have a great week!!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 8, 2011 #
  
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I WISH I could be braver with color! I am such a color wimp! I love ll the brightly painted furniture, but start having palpitations when I think of ACTUALLY painting something those colors. Your cabinet looks great!

Comment by Christie— February 16, 2011 #

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- Seriously go for it, it’s just paint, right!!
  
  Comment by housetoyourhome— February 17, 2011 #
  
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Amazing what a bit of paint can do to really improve/liven up a piece of furniture! It turned out gorgeous!

Comment by Marie— February 18, 2011 #

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- Thanks Marie!! I’m in love with my shelves!!!
  
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