Procrastinator Party 'Reveal'
10/19/2009
Unfortunately my camera doesn't capture the color very
My steps were: sanding, priming, first coat, another light sanding, final coat, distressing.
I decided to add an unexpected element by painting one of the inside inset panels with chalkboard paint. On a side note I'm really bothered by that right drawer handle sticking up. Excuse me while I go fix that.
Now I need to figure out what to do on top. The room this is in has two story ceilings. I have always had a hard time knowing what to do there.
The total work time on this project was probably 3.5-4 hours. But I worked on it over a few days. I left it right where it is now and just lifted the legs to scoot a drop cloth underneath. I did remove the drawers and the hardware on the drawers. I had hoped to find a knob for the doors to compliment the hardware on the drawers. Still looking.
Overall I am really happy with it. It is eye-catching, a focal point, it's decorative and I just love the splash of blue in our family room.
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It's PERFECT!!!
It's beautiful! What a statement piece. I have a computer armoire in our den that needs a makeover, you've inspired me to get to it! :)
Fantastic... love the message inside - how fun!
I love it! The chalkboard was a wonderful addition. hugs, Cherry
Lovely! I was thinking about using a colour like that for my hutch thing, hmmmm. Great job, and a big one at that!
I have been flirting with the idea of painting an entertainment armoire in our family room. You are really convincing me to do it... That looks so good! I just don't know what color!!!!!!!!!
What a surprise the chalkboard paint is! Very good idea. I can see my hubs using something like that to remind me to "Tape tonight's big game"
I don't think it looks "sucky" at all. I think it looks nice. :) I just finished an armoire painting project myself, and I think it looks so much better! What a difference a little paint can make! :)
Thanks Ya'll!
Elaine - my mother is planning to use the same color for her hutch. I think it will look great with the glass doors.
Glad ya'll like the chalkboard paint. I like it more each day.
Oh, I love this. Such an improvement!
And you totally made me smile with the chalkboard message!!!!
Thanks for participating!! Glad you got the cabinet done!
Beautiful color on that armoire and I love the blackboard idea!! Nice job!
The chalk board was such a good idea! And I just love the color!
Love it. I did one in robins egg blue by glidden- then distressed then hit it with ralph lauren smoke glaze - it took the newness edge off of it and made it look old. Fun isn't it? Also, we had a house that had high ceilings and I found an antique tricycle at an auction - very rusty and unusable. I put it on top of the amoire - it gave it height and tied in with me having 4 kids. At Christmas we added a tall sled with garland on it.
tammy
Turned out great! Love the chalkboard on the door panel.
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