Old Buffet Given New Life

The owner of this buffet wanted to give it new life with a light painted finish.  The original finish was a dark brown stain.  We planned on painting the top, but after sanding we discovered a beautiful grain pattern and decided to restain the top in a lighter color (Minwax Stain & Seal "Chestnut Brown") that would show off the natural wood grain.

 





 

We also dressed up the top with a stenciled design painted in gold with gold leaf flakes applied in a random manner.

 

Gold Leaf Accent

 

After sanding, the piece was primed with Zinser BIN 123 and painted with two coats of an off white Olympic latex enamel. The owner will be selecting new hardward for the drawers and doors and mounting the mirror. 


 

This beautiful piece of furniture will definitely draw a lot of attention.

Pretty Table Update

Sis has been busy lately. She painted and lightly distressed this really cute table. I can't help it; this table makes me smile. Maybe it was her choice of hardware. I also like the natural ebony stained top with the off-white paint scheme. Maybe, I can convince her to do my dinette set.