Bringing new life to an old piece of furniture with a paint brush and a little wax is one of my favorite things to do!
But what makes transforming furniture with a paintbrush even better is working with my daughter! She and her husband purchased an old buffet on Craig's List and with a little time and paint we turned it into a grand "grey lady"...
This is the buffet before... we had already removed the doors, drawer and hardware...
Here is what it looked like after all the paintbrush magic...
While we were painting the boys were working on installing new wainscoting!
The base of the buffet was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey and gently antiqued with Annie Sloan Clear and Dark Wax.
The doors and drawers were also painted with ASCP in Paris Grey and a subtle wash of ASCP in Pure White was added on top. Then they were lightly antiqued.
The hardware was really lovely, but it was brass and did not go with the finished look... so we dabbed a silver Gilding Wax over them. We left some of the brass show to give the pulls some depth and life.
We decided not to antique the piece too much... and used a lighter hand and a whole lot of rubbing to give the piece a soft worn look.
Because this was Jacqueline's piece, she let the buffet speak to her and she made all the decisions in the painting process. She wanted a soft silver look on the legs of the buffet. This was achieved by using a silver Gilding Wax...
We also gilded around the edge of the buffet top...
(look at how the top shines from a good waxing and buffing)
One day and two workers and lots slapping on paint and rubbing on wax and the results are like magic!
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What a lovely piece...great transformation.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love buffets and Paris ASCP. The dark wax really makes such a difference. I would love it if you would share at Restyled Sundays going on now.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how you transformed an ugly piece into a prized possession! Simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! It's just amazing what you can do with that paint. I have got to try it on a couple of things that I have.
ReplyDeleteLOVEEEE IT!!! Barbara :)
ReplyDeleteDresser perfection, the color, the hardware, its all spectacular!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a difference!!! It really looks beautiful now! It makes me want to go Craigslist shopping! haha! Thanks for sharing! =)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Yvonne! The silver on the hardware really finishes it off nicely; it goes so well with the grey.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, that is stunning. You are really getting very good with the paint and wax. I love the added silver guilding.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh, Yvonne - this is beautifully done. You both did an amazing job, I simply adore that wonderful piece of "new" furniture!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you didn't distress it too much - that never looks great when it looks so overdone.
Great job!
What an exquisite transformation! I adore the Paris Gray, subtle, neutral and so elegant! I've just begun my journey into Anne Sloan Chalk Paint, you've inspired me to move on to bigger projects. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon Yvonne, What a fabulous transformation....from an ugly duckling into a swan.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
Best Wishes
Daphne
It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat is realy beautiful!!! I know Jackie must be so pleased!! Love how you did the hardware, I really like the LITTLE bit of brass showing through. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteStunning, Yvonne! I'm so glad to see this as I'm bringing in a piece exactly like this from my mother's home and want to do something with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great make-over. I love the soft, worn look that you achieved, it's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this Yvonne. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the color & all the texture with the grooves & hardware. Beautifully done, Mom & DD!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing transformation. I love the shade of gray, too. SUPER job, Yvonne! Now I want to see the rest of the room.
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
Wow! That is beautiful and I absolutely love the hardware. What a great idea to add the silver!
ReplyDeleteThis layering and texture makes me swoon. Really. I was making little mewing and oohing sounds as I looked at your photographs. What a gorgeous job!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Yvonne.. I want to do this..So refreshing to black or white finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece and you both did a fantastic
ReplyDeletejob on this piece.
Denise
This is just beautiful, Yvonne! I love the technique you used on the handles, they are the icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
It is just gorgeous! Wow, this is a great transformation!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Tammy
Yvonne I love this finish. I'm playing around with a huge mirror right now, and I'm curious about the gilded product you used. Maybe i missed that part, but can you share?
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Leslie (aka gwen moss)
Really a lovely outcome, Yvonne. Yes, all we need is a vision, isn't it?
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Yvonne she is a beauty!! Love the wainscoting in the background too!
ReplyDeleteHope you show us a reveal of the room when they're done:)
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteYou, dear friend, have taken a "grey lady" and made her a Grand Lady!!!
Love that you kept the original hardware and didn't alter the original details except with a change in hue!!!
This is stunning!!!
Fondly,
Pat
very pretty..just the perfect color and finish..what a great job you two did!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully! I've been busy with the chalk paint, as well. I look forward to your tutorial. I have a tricky time blending in my dark wax (I use clear on top to help blend, which seems to do the trick), and I also have a hard time with the buffing. I buff till my arms ache, but I can still see 'swipe' marks in the wax if you look at a certain angel. ugh.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the transformation. So chic. So french. So rustic, So me!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Very Beautiful Yvonne!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous piece! I hope you show that beautiful wainscoting when it's finished, too!
ReplyDeletexo, Andrea
wonderful transformation. Great color and love the silver added to the legs
ReplyDeleteThat buffet is simply stunning. it doesn't look the same piece.
ReplyDeletelove the silver effect on the legs and and its perfect antiqued look.
rita
A beautiful transformation. Warm regards
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful buffet, and I love the scrolly hardware!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Yvonne! Such an incredible transformation ... love the colors you chose and the gilding wax is perfection! Your daughter must be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteLove it in grey. Well done you two. I have an enormous brown buffet and Joe does not want it painted. I could pinch him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job ! Love the hardware too.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You two did wonders on this buffet. What a beautiful piece for your daughter's dining room. She is luck to have a mom who can help her with such a project.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love it. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous piece. I can't wait to see the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI is gorgeous Yvonne! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Such a beautiful buffet....you did a fantastic job...so love the color and the hardware is so pretty!!...Looking forward to your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLovely buffet....the color and hardware...just a beautiful transformation!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, it is beautiful. I love the Paris Grey with the pure white and dark wax. The silver gilding wax looks fantastic too! Looking forward to seeing the tutorial. x
ReplyDeleteThe buffet looks lovely. The Paris Grey and the white make the finish look like linen. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation! I'll be waiting for the tutorial, love the color!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Looks like LOTS of FUN! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty, Yvonne! The silver gilding was the perfect addition to the piece. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTY and grand grey lady! Your daughter must be over the moon with the transformation and paint magic you performed! The star of the dining room no doubt!
ReplyDeleteI love that color! What a beautiful job you did!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Did you do the wash with the white paint before or after you waxed it?
ReplyDeleteThe buffet is beautiful! I'd love to see a tutorial on the wainscoting.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Yvonne! Buffet is so beautiful now!! And what a lovely colour!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vesna-HOME CHIC CLUB
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Such a gorgeous piece! You did an amazing job.
ReplyDeletePatti
Yvonne! This is absolutely stunning! I adore how this buffet turned out. Thanks so much for all the painting tips and details. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is exacTly whaT I wanT To do wiTh my mahogany bedroom furniture - so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is exacTly whaT I wanT To do wiTh my mahogany bedroom furniture - so perfect!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE BUFFET AND WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT ON A SPECIAL IM DOING ON BUFFETS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT WOULD BE OK.
ReplyDeleteLAUREN
Hello , what stroke of brushing did you use to apply the white wash on?
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!!! I think I am going to try this with my bedroom furniture. I hope it turns out half as good as your buffet :):)
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ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. So you only used ASCP in Paris Grey with the waxes, as described above? No color washing? What gives it that gorgeous brush-stroked "soft" look?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm new to chalk paint and hear that the AS wax can be difficult to use at times. Any suggestions on how to best use it? Thank you!!!
I love the buffet and handles are really beautiful. But is the gild lasting on the handles?
ReplyDeleteKaren
The guilding wax needs to cure a week or two and is just fine to use! Hope this answers your question!
DeleteI saw your number tags in Knock Off Decor and loved them! So here I am for directions and what do I spot but the beautiful buffet y'all refinished...... It's stunning, thank you for sharing it, love the handle treatment as well.
ReplyDeleteyour buffet turned out amazing. loving every detail.
ReplyDeletedid not think paris gray could add so much interest to a piece.
rita