We were lucky enough to get almost all the way through winter without either of the boys getting sick- until this week. Thankfully it’s just a cold and a nasty cough (confirmed by the doctor), but my little guy has been so miserable! I really hope he’s up and playing again soon. 🙁 During the boys’ naps and at night, I’ve been giving this midcentury cabinet a makeover (or is it a console? I wasn’t quite sure what to call it) that my mom picked up for me at Goodwill a couple weeks ago.
First I painted the whole thing with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite. Since it’s been absolutely freezing this winter, I’ve had a makeshift painting studio in the living room. My husband loves it. 😉
I loved the gold on the hardware and the feet and I wanted to accent it a little more. So I used metallic gold craft paint (the same one I used for the Pretty in Paisley tables) and stenciled this funky square print on both of the sides. (Stencil is from the Folk Art brand by Plaid- I bought it online.)
This thing looks crazy cool to me. It’s pretty simple when you look at it straight on but then…
Surprise! The sides are so fun and funky. I think it perfectly compliments the original era of this piece.
I also added some gold paint across the top of what I call the “crown” for more visual interest (see below). I sealed the whole piece with Annie Sloan clear wax.
What do you think – is it funk-alicious?
I’m a sucker for retro pieces with a cool vibe.
Jen
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* Review and Tips for Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
* “Retro Fabulous” Table Makeover
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Nancy @ artsy chicks rule says
Looks great Jen!! I love the gold accents. 🙂
Nancy
Reeves @ The Weathered Door says
Love it! It looks so much better painted that dark color and it makes the gold pop!
Beth says
I adore it! Talk about taking it up a notch! Thank you for the inspiration!
Kerry smith says
Most people probably would have thrown it out. Good eye!! I love that you didn’t! It looks really good. Kerry
Susan says
Wow!!! I love the gold. It makes it pop!! I love your work.
Mrs . g says
i think it looks totally gorgeous!!!!
Patticat says
I loved this project. I would never have dreamed a sorry looking piece like that would turn out so delicious. As someone already stated…you (or your Mom) have a really good eye. I would have passed it by. You’ve inspired me to stop and “really look” at those sad little pieces at the flea market
Judy Cholfe says
To quote your own words…..it truly is “FUNK-ALICIOUS” !!!!!! It looks amazing……Great job!!!
Beth says
So cute! Love how you got creative w/the stencil and colors!
the cape on the corner says
awesome, i love it especially from the side.
Erica @ For the Love of Decorating! says
WOw! What a makeover! I love this piece!
Erica
http://www.fortheloveofdecorating.com
Jen says
Thanks so much Erica! 🙂
Ingrid says
I love it! Was this laminate, or a real wood veneer?
Jen says
Thank you Ingrid! I don’t think it’s real wood at all, the cabinet is so lightweight I can easily pick it up myself and carry it around.
Corinne Avery says
TOTALLY FUNKALICIOUS! You did an awesome job on this piece! I’m sure you will sell this one quickly and for a good price! Best of luck in your creative pursuit in recycling and recreating great old furniture! I Love it! <3