One of my favorite projects this summer was a furniture makeover. too busy for a vacation to France, I thought it would be fun to give this piece a bit of a Parisian flare! I started with a great piece with great lines, but in need of a fresh look.
A little cleaning, a fresh coat of Peppercorn from Caromal Colors;
Yes, this was one coat. I have been using Caromal Colours for several months now on many projects. The paints are very thick with excellent bonding and coverage. I thinned the paints with water for this project and was so thrilled with the coverage! Next, a little distressing….
and then for the fun!! I used the Parisian Panels from Royal Design Studio. I think they were designed for this piece!! They were a perfect fit! I stenciled them in a metallic gold.
A coat of sealer and I was finished!
I was so pleased with this piece!! I did this for a client’s office, but he admitted, he would be wrestling with his wife to get it to his office. It would be perfect in their home!
If you are interested in Caromal Colours, you can order through the website. Don’t forget my code Karen S to receive $2 off shipping!
Happy Painting!
Karen
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gorgeous! those painted details are fabulous- the colors work beautifully together.
ReplyDeleteHow great is that! The cabinet looks so professional, I love the stencil you settled on. Kathy
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart...absolutely positively FABULOUS!!! LOVE that stencil! Siiiigh...
ReplyDeleteDeborah (happily visiting from
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Wow! That's a beautiful transformation. The paint and stencil just looks so great together. Thanks so much for sharing. I found you via the link party at Shabby Creek Cottage.
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krista-artista.blogspot.com
Lovely and nicely done! I'll have to check out the Caromal Colors paints...
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www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com
Just beautiful. Great job.
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Stopping over from Miss Mustard Seed...Love how you finished this piece. I just recently found the Caromal web site. I looks like when you first painted the cabinet that the paint was flat with little sheen but in your final post there seems to be a sheen added. Did you paint the piece with a semiglossy polyurethane?
ReplyDeleteI have some kitchen cabinets that I'd like to use Caromal Reclaim on but don't want a flat finish. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Michaela
Michaela,
ReplyDeletePlease email me your address so I can help you with the Reclaim! Thanks for your interest! Karen
Your really did a remarkable job on this cabinet! It's gorgeous. I have looked at the Caromel Paints for quite a while, thinking about redoing my kitchen cabinets, but just haven't gotten around to it.
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Wow! This is gorgeous!...Christine
ReplyDeleteThis is really an awesome transformation.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to try this, I have a similar shaped piece!
You really did a wonderful jog and the stenciling is so artistic and professional!
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping back by to say Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday and helping to make it a success! I appreciate you and hope you will link up again next week! I'll be looking forward to seeing you!
This is a great transformation, I'm headed over to look at the paint information right now. The stencils are a perfect addition to the piece. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow this is FABULOUS! I love the panels and the colors. I would love to have to share your talents at my VIP party today. http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/vip-party-26.html
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Beautiful! I just purchased peppercorn. Plan on doing my kitchen cabinets soon.
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So rich and elegant. I love the colors especially. Thanks so much for coming by Market Mon. Plse come again.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a stunning job you did, it's a fabulous piece of furniture now! Hugs, FABBY
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I will have to try that paint!
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Andie
Thank you for the invite, I am your newest follower!! Hope you come over and visit my post, now we'll see what's new with each other faster.
ReplyDeleteHugs, FABBY
Stunning!
ReplyDeleteSmart looking cabinet! I just love it.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
very nice piece. I would have a hard time letting go.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Ellen
Karen-those stencils were perfect for this piece. I wonder who really won out, the mr or the mrs?
ReplyDeletegail
ps catching you this week
This is so lovely, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, this turned out amazing! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteYou make it sound so easy , what a wonderful job, Karen . Love admiring your work!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Claudia
That's one of the best transformations I've seen! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteoh that is crazy, I have that exact same stencil from royal design studio....LOVE them. You should check out my american clay posts....I know it's not furniture but walls but I think you'd really like the look.....
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