One possible paint finish inspiration - via One King's Lane
My desk is a 1973 Sligh piece - solid wood and heavy.
It has been sitting in my living room pretty much as I found it for several weeks now.
I cleaned the grimy top using my girl-tools and things I had around the house.
Next I moved on to the drawers. First up, it will receive a good washing.
The hardware is beautiful - and it will stay.
But the dirt will have to go.
Not that there is no dirt in my house, but it's my dirt. :)
After that...homemade plaster paint.
I am using various shades of warm gray, whites and blue gray. I plan to highlight the pretty architecture with white, like in the inspiration photo at the beginning of this post.
I found a few sites with lovely furniture examples...Loi Thai's Tone on Tone and Georgia Lacey Antiques.
I have also created a Pinterest board, if anyone is interested in this furniture style.
My April 1973 piece has a few issues - marker and crayon along with with 31 years of grime.
Missing trim on the center drawer. I plan to remove it. It is a center drawer, and I don't think it will be terribly missed.
This lovely piece has no molding...
In spite of its problems, my desk has lovely details; did I mention the hardware...?
Pretty lines...gotta have pretty lines...and lots of opportunity for highlighting the architecture.
Not such a stretch in style from this lovely piece...
Painting is now in progress...finally. Next weekend is a long one...and I just added a couple of Jane Austen movies to my Netflix queue...
Refreshment is imminent.
Word for the Day:
Philemon 1:20
Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
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12 comments:
can't wait to see..your dresser is amazing
Thanks so much, Revi! I'm honored and look forward to seeing the transformation. Have a fabulous and festive 4th! Cheers, L
I pinned this piece in hopes of recreating the finish as well! I can't wait to see yours when it's finished!
Your desk is going to look gorgeous when it's done. I love the inspiration photos you've shown us today!
It's going to be beautiful! And that is some pretty hardware. Me and my girls love Jane Austen movies. Have fun!
The excitement is killing me!
Love the wonderful inspiration photos...looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Your inspiration piece is stunning--can't wait to see your finished results! Hugs, Cecilia
That's going to be so pretty! I can't wait to see it...
enjoy the movies!
Pat
can't wait to see the beauty when your done with it, revi! enjoy those movies:)
Revi ... I know it will look great when you get finished with it. You have a handsome inspiration piece. Good luck with getting it finished this weekend.
Happy 4th.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
I just know the piece will be amazing, such beautiful lines and details. Gorgeous, can't wait to see!
Hugs,
Patti
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