Curbside Painted Bookcase For the Craft Room
Bear in mind in September when my Yr of Change mission was to sort a bookcase? I delayed it on account of I hadn’t really accomplished painting the bookcase I needed to sort. Nevertheless this weekend, I lastly wrapped it up. Nevertheless sooner than I get to the painted bookcase reveal, I wanted to let that I’m moreover over at Pink Peppermint Design presently sharing particulars about our consuming room. I’d love with the intention to stop by and try it out!
Now, once more to the bookcase. I started with this little gem I found on the side of the curb at one in every of our neighbor’s houses. I favored that it was substantial and taller than your typical bookcase. It was barely beat up and the top was damaged in areas, so I knew it is going to be the appropriate aim for a chalk paint mission. On account of it was dirty and barely damaged, I gave it an excellent cleaning after which very calmly sanded the whole piece. There have been plenty of areas the place I was barely additional rigorous with my sanding, nonetheless nothing too detailed.
I already knew it is going to be wonderful in my craft room, so I wanted it to include various gray shades and significantly mimic a lightweight driftwood color. And, as a result of it was barely beat up, I decided it should be my first distressed mission! I chosen three colors from Nation Fashionable Paint: Lazy Linen {the first physique color}, Rocky Mountain {the deep steel gray color on the backs and inside sides}, and calmly added Pebble Seaside in some areas using a extremely dry brush for additional dimension and distressing.
As quickly because the piece was completely painted, I calmly sanded areas the place I added additional Pebble Seaside and barely heavier on plenty of the sides so the deep wood-tone would current by. I then rubbed on some Antiquing Wax in areas to further add to the excellence. As quickly as I was happy with the overall look, I added Pure Wax to your complete piece.
After this little mission, I shortly decided that styling bookcases should not be my forte. Nevertheless for now, I’m happy with the best way it seems to be like. Down the road, it might probably seemingly moreover retailer supplies and completely different craft devices/gear. Nevertheless it was positively pleasing to point out this curbside garbage into a reasonably new piece of furnishings for our dwelling!
Moreover, an infinite thanks goes out to Nation Fashionable Paint for providing me with the paint and wax for this painted bookcase mission!
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