This little living room project is probably going to be reveled in a series of posts, since it's
probably going to take a while.
But I'm bound and determined to get it done before March.
So I got busy painting yesterday on my TV cabinet.
I loved the red and it was a little bittersweet painting over it since it was one of the first projects I ever did,
as far a redoing furniture.
But I love how it turned out....
Before
(well, sort of...I remembered to do a "before" after I'd started.)
Painted cream:
Then I sanded and did a little glaze over the top.
Here's after paint...
Here's after sanding...
And here's after using a little watered down black paint rubbed around here and there.
(I almost always use pecan stain for this step, but I'm out.)
DONE!
One project done and only about 12 to go!
Oh, but my couch now has two slipcovered arms and half of a back. That's good news!
You better just watch out, Couch, or I might just slipcover the rest of you this weekend!!
Living Room Project To Do List:
-paint TV cabinet
-make slipcover for couch
-paint
-build shelves (jarrod)
-sew curtains
If you're looking for me this weekend, you may want to check my sewing room :)
Have a happy Friday!!
xo
{alicia}
linking to:
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
14 comments:
Alicia, the armoire looks fabulous. Love the new paint color and finish. Super. Hugs, Marty
look at you go! keep up the motivation & great work! i love the way your cabinet turned out - just like you described it. can't wait to see more!
You are doing an amazing job! I love this piece of furniture. Keep up the great work!
Wowza girl...that looks wonderful! Amazing what some paint and distressing can do. Love it!
Oh my goodness! I love it :)
Goodness girl - you are QUICK! I feel like it was two sleeps ago that you thought about starting this. Im feeling like I need to get going :)
I love the new paint finish. You did a great job. And how perfect that the red still peeks through a bit. So pretty. I'm your linky neighbor at Feathered Nest Friday. I hope you pop over and say 'hi'.
~ Lynn
Great job! Can't wait to see your slipcovered couch...I need to slipcover our sectional and I need some inspriration!
it's amazing what a can of paint can do! No it looks fresh and new.
That turned out awesome! I also love your dress form. Stopped by from Tatertots & jello party - I'm a new follower now!
Cool - I became you 100th follower! :-)
Hi Alicia~ It looks fantastic all white and shabby! I had a piece that I painted red at one point and loved it- until I painted it white! Then it was insanely cute! I love how paint transforms pieces so much! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
The cabinet looks fantastic! Nice work! :)
It looks great!! I love how distressed you made it. Beautiful project!
xoxo
Jen
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