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
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…
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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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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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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This is a beautiful piece, I love the lines and the color. Just a stunner
Cynthia
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Thanks Cynthia! It was a pain in the rear for sure, but I do love the end result’
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Beautiful!!
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Wow! What a change! Looks fantastic 🙂
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Thanks Krystin! It certainly does look much better… Just wish it had been easier 😉
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I love both versions! I would have not have been happy to reprint either. Custom work is too stressful.
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I know Susan! I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels that way!
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Totally digging this stunning color choice!
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Thanks Sharon.. It does pop in that color doesn’t it!
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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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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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Thanks Kat! I do love this red too… It’s such a pretty, clean red!
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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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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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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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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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That color is fabulous!!
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Thanks Megan… I love it too!
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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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It is a very slim piece, maybe 12 inches deep.. perfect foyer furniture! Thanks so much for the compliment!
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Totally would NOT want to repaint, but you did an amazing job, BOTH times – great job! 🙂
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Thanks for liking BOTH of the redo’s… I did too 😉
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you did a great job… looks beautiful!
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Thanks Mimi! It’s a nice little pop of color just where it needs to be!
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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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What! That’s awesome, thanks Dory!
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Love it! Have been looking for one of these!! Like the colors you chose!
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Thanks Kathryn! They are surprisingly hard to find, but they are just great for small or narrow spaces!
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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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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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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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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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beautiful,
can you tell me if chalk paint can be used on paneling? I want to give my paneled living room an old barn look. I am very rustic lol
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Thanks Lydia! You can paint paneling with chalk paint, but if it were my house I would not… I would use a high quality paint meant for that application, also clean the paneling well with TSP or formula 409.
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This piece is absolutely gorgeous. I’m loving the colour and am going to experiment with mixing those two colours myself right away. Thanks for posting the pics.
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