Painting a two-tone table

 

The original idea for this table was to sand and re-stain this table top in a dark walnut. But after we got a closer look, we realized that this table was made of laminate...which means it's not stainable.

 



 

Option #2 was to paint a two-tone finish, to look like a dark walnut.

First, we painted the base in an antique white, let it dry overnight and then taped off

around the lower area, using painters tape so as to not peel the fresh paint.

 

 

Next, we masked off the table skirt and legs...and sprayed the top in Espresso.

 

 

 

Last of all, we finished the top with a black oil glaze, which left the appearance of a rich wood grain.

The end result was just what we had hoped for. Paint never ceases to amaze me!

 

 

For more information on our oil glazing techniques, see here.

Also, here's the formula to our Espresso finish :)

 

 

Hope you're having a happy day!

 



Transformation pics!

We've been super-duper busy working on so many projects, I haven't had the time to post any pictures... however I managed to get a few today! Some of our clients are in the process               
of furnishing their vacation home, and brought us some pieces to work on...

 

This buffet is super solid and heavy duty! Already pretty cute, but kind of dated.

 

 

We decided to replace the glass with a piece of bead board, and finished it in Winters Grey...

 

Another quick fix was to spray the knobs in Rustoleum's Hammered Metallic spray.

 



 

 

Here's another piece...this old coffee turned out pretty neat too.

 

 

 

This one was finished it in Gauntlet Grey (Sherwin Williams), and we sprayed the gold handles

and iron inserts with Rustoleum's Hammered Metallic spray (again)... I love that stuff!

 

 

 

The neat thing about this piece is that our client is having a thick seat cushion made for it,

and will be used as a bench at the end of their bed! Such a cute idea!

 

 

I just love it when old things are transformed into new again!

 

 

 

 



kitchen refinish...my house finally got a turn! :)

We've refinished many kitchens over the past several years, and it just never gets old to me how amazing the transformation is. It's been about eight years since we last did our kitchen,
and we were ready for a change...something lighter and more subtle.

Like this...

Here is our kitchen before.
Back then I was going for a bit of a rustic feel, but with our new hardwood floors I've been
feeling like we're living in a big bowl of oatmeal with all the browns going on.

It's time for a contrast :)

As you can see below, I'd already gotten started on some of the cabinets along the back wall...

see the difference between the upper cabinets and lower?

And here it is after...with the exception of the finish baseboards around the bottom.

It's not a huge difference since I like to usually stay neutral, but it's enough of a contrast.

No more oatmeal ;)

Oh, how I love quotes...

This particular finish is in a soft antique white, with a tea-stain rub.

It feels like a brand new kitchen all over again! And that makes me a happy gal :)

UPDATE: New Granite! Yay!! 

Now I'm a DOUBLE happy gal! :)

Rustica Hardware Co.

I've always been partial to sliding barn doors, so you can imagine

my excitement when stumbling across these...

 

And check out this slender shutter door... LOVE!

 

To see the entire Rustica Hardware collection, click here.

 

 

vintage wedding pics

So last week I posted reception pics of my son and his beautiful wife, and promised that

I'd share their amazing wedding & engagement photos this week...

Sooooo, without further adieu...

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know...STUNNING huh!!

The best thing about it is these two are just as beautiful on the inside!