If you are one that has a hard time making paint colour decisions, you’ll appreciate this story.
Once upon a time (right before Christmas actually) I found this amazing little vintage side table on the curb! Without really thinking, I loaded it into the back of the truck then stowed it away in my garage for awhile.
With Christmas looming, I decided to get it all dressed up for the season. But what would I do
Oh hello cuteness! I love your lines, but your wood sure is beat up and even broken in areas! Let’s fix you up a little…
I first sanded the piece to allow the next treatment planned to have a little more ‘tooth’ to grab.
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Tip: This is an important ‘safe’ furniture prep step that helps guarantee a great re-paint, regardless of what paint you use.
Then I started to paint. Let’s try white!
But then I didn’t like it. So I changed it to black.
But then I had a new brainstorm, so I changed it to white… egads!
But as you can soon see, it didn’t stay that way either!
Knowing what my base would be, I decided to use a shingle and a Houndstooth stencil to add some custom quirk to those doors!
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Stencil is Houndstooth.
Next up, I used Fusion Mineral Paint’s Coal Black to paint the base, then Ash to stencil Houndstooth onto the panels.
Then I slipped the shingle into place and stood back… oh yes… I liked this very much.
Then, oh my goodness… look out stately you look all dressed up in that houndstooth you spiffy rustic piece you…
With full-out kitty approval, this little makeover is now my BFF and I can even change my mind about the panels as desired!
Now that’s a decision I can make up my mind on…