Hey Good Lookin’

Posted by Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine

Well the shape of this console is good looking, but nothing else about the finish is! However my next door neighbor wanted it for her foyer as it was a PERFECT fit and great decoration storage!

BEFORE

Below is my first attempt at painting this for her… she picked out the paint and color so what could possibly go wrong… right?

Well, I totally hated painting with this paint… not only did I have to prime it I had to paint 3 coats… chalk paint sure has spoiled me Smile

The final result was very clean, no distressing and gold highlights along the edges… a modern finish for this silhouette… I LOVED it… she obviously did not…

So here is attempt number two (and the last I might add)… It is now painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (mix of Emperor’s Silk & Barcelona Orange)… I distressed it VERY lightly, waxed and buffed… this is what she was looking for!

I did leave the gold accents on the table but muted them significantly with paint and steel wool. I think she is still questioning whether she likes the gold handles or not… but if not that is an easy spray paint fix…

The sheen and feel of this console is fabulous! The color is now much more red, with just a tiny hint of coral…

The piece itself has a great shape to it and is perfect for tight spaces because of its depth…

I hope she likes this color for many years to come… because I won’t want to repaint it any time soon… Sarcastic smile

I REALLY hate to repaint a piece I have already completed. I have rarely have a piece I have finished that I didn’t think turned out just the way I wanted it to… but that is the difference between painting something and selling it to someone who digs it and interpreting someone’s idea of what a piece should look like and finishing it to meet their expectations… I will admit that is the hardest part for me, but I love a good challenge!

Hope you’re digging my latest paint project!

Thanks for stopping by…

Until next time!

(PS sorry if you received this post twice.. I accidently published it before it was complete)

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Hi, my name is Susan and I’m a furniture hoarder… whew, now that I have said that I feel so much better! Anyway, I started this whole furniture refinishing and blogging business in 2011 and I have LOVED every minute of it! It’s not “easy” by any means but it allows me to utilize my creative side and meet lots of wonderful people… it is seriously my dream occupation! I have been refinishing furniture for myself for over 20 years but never gave any thought to doing this for others until my kids had gotten to the point that they didn’t need me as much… sad but true! So now I’m a stay at home mom and wife who has decided that fixing up and painting furniture is so much more rewarding than vacuuming and grocery shopping… my house is never quite as clean as I would like for it to be and there is furniture everywhere… but I couldn’t be happier! I hope you can come along on this journey with me!

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Posted on January 4, 2013, in Furniture and tagged Annie Sloan chalk paint, Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint, Emperor's Silk Chalk Paint, painted console, Painting furniture with chalk paint, Red Console. Bookmark the permalink. 34 Comments.

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suzan | January 4, 2013 at 3:19 pm

Oh Wow – she’s just gorgeous and looks so perfect against the gray and white back drop.
You make me want to paint something red ( I never have – can you believe that – never once! )
XOX

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 5, 2013 at 7:12 am
  
  Oh Suzan.. You must paint something red soon! The ASCP is a great red to start with as it’s a perfect red tone! Go for it!
  
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Cloches & Lavender | January 4, 2013 at 4:15 pm

This is a beautiful piece, I love the lines and the color. Just a stunner

Cynthia

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 5, 2013 at 7:12 am
  
  Thanks Cynthia! It was a pain in the rear for sure, but I do love the end result’
  
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Peggy | January 4, 2013 at 5:50 pm

Beautiful!!

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Krystin | January 4, 2013 at 7:10 pm

Wow! What a change! Looks fantastic

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 5, 2013 at 7:13 am
  
  Thanks Krystin! It certainly does look much better… Just wish it had been easier
  
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Susan D | January 4, 2013 at 7:13 pm

I love both versions! I would have not have been happy to reprint either. Custom work is too stressful.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 5, 2013 at 7:13 am
  
  I know Susan! I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels that way!
  
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Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. | January 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm

Totally digging this stunning color choice!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 5, 2013 at 7:13 am
  
  Thanks Sharon.. It does pop in that color doesn’t it!
  
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Ugly Duckling | January 5, 2013 at 10:51 am

Yes… having carte blanche is always less stressful than trying to meet someone’s taste and expectations! You did an amazing job! I do love the second one better.

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Kathryn Cain | January 5, 2013 at 11:30 pm

I think this is a wonderful look. I have used ASCP in the Emp.red…and love it…with dark wax what you did is happy,power red….and she should love the effort and color…

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 7, 2013 at 6:46 am
  
  Thanks Kat! I do love this red too… It’s such a pretty, clean red!
  
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Svietka | January 6, 2013 at 7:14 am

i too love the color and take2 was much better. However, i think the handles r too small and too puny looking-its not their color-but the size:)

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 7, 2013 at 6:45 am
  
  Thanks for your feedback Svietka… They are the original knobs on the piece and I’m usually reluctant to change original knobs, but I agree with you… A bigger set might look better!
  
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Heather | January 7, 2013 at 9:48 pm

The piece looks beautiful and what a transformation! The red is gorgeous but I agree, the handles are so tiny, perhaps they aren’t the right size. Great job!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 8, 2013 at 6:47 am
  
  You know I never really noticed the handles being undersized until you guys said something about it! But of course now I’m like… Yours right, they are a little undersized! Thanks so much!
  
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Megan | January 8, 2013 at 8:32 am

That color is fabulous!!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 10:54 am
  
  Thanks Megan… I love it too!
  
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the cape on the corner | January 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

wow! that looks fabulous in that color! seems like a real slim piece, too, or at least it photographs that way.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 10:55 am
  
  It is a very slim piece, maybe 12 inches deep.. perfect foyer furniture! Thanks so much for the compliment!
  
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Kisha J @Sunflowergal74 | January 8, 2013 at 11:31 am

Totally would NOT want to repaint, but you did an amazing job, BOTH times – great job!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 10:56 am
  
  Thanks for liking BOTH of the redo’s… I did too
  
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Mimi | January 8, 2013 at 11:34 am

you did a great job… looks beautiful!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 10:56 am
  
  Thanks Mimi! It’s a nice little pop of color just where it needs to be!
  
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Dory | January 8, 2013 at 5:11 pm

I love your blog! I just wanted to let you know that you have been nominated for a Liebster Award on my blog! You can check it out here: http://timanddory.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/the-liebster-award/

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 10:53 am
  
  What! That’s awesome, thanks Dory!
  
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Ugly Duckling | January 9, 2013 at 12:59 pm

Love it! Have been looking for one of these!! Like the colors you chose!

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 9, 2013 at 3:12 pm
  
  Thanks Kathryn! They are surprisingly hard to find, but they are just great for small or narrow spaces!
  
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Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell | January 10, 2013 at 10:23 pm

What a difference! I love it. The gold accents totally make it. I have a dresser that I’ve been contemplating on for a quite a while as I didn’t know what to do with it, but I think you just inspired me…..a bold colour with some pretty gold trim! Thank you.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 11, 2013 at 6:50 pm
  
  I’m so happy I can I spire you! I’m sure your project will come out great too! Good luck…
  
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tammigirl | January 11, 2013 at 11:40 am

I’m a huge fan of ASCP, but I like the way you painted it at first! Go figure. At least she’s happy and you’re done.

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- Susan @ Uniquely Yours or Mine | January 11, 2013 at 6:51 pm
  
  I know! You are right! I liked the first one better too… I think the finish went with the piece better… but the customer is always right
  
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