![]() It’s hard to avoid that “oh my God, what have I done” feeling when the first few strokes hit the piece. The stage you see in the photo above is about the scariest part of the whole process. I opted to paint it flat, something I don’t usually do, but the clean lines of the piece and classic decor in the bedroom called for a more modern approach than the usual antiquing I often do. Next I considered the color and paint technique the piece would get. I wiped down the piece to remove dust and debris, removed the drawers and the original hardware, and put a drop cloth of trash bags down to catch any spills.Īnd that’s all the prep that chalk paint needs. (I’m happy to report he loves the outcome!) Well, actually, first I prepped my husband who thought the idea was insane. With the decision made, I prepped the piece. I had visions of my grandchildren stripping the piece to unearth the bare wood underneath. It was inarguably outdated and was headed for the landfill, as no one wanted it (you can read that story here).įinally, tied to that same point was the knowledge that once I painted it, it would be hard to restore its original finish, if I – or anyone else – ever decided to. ![]() Of all the pieces I’ve painted before, only one was real wood and it had belonged to my parents. The second obstacle was the knowledge that this was a quality set. It’s not that I would paint them all the same, but the heavy dark wood could never sit comfortably with lighter pieces. ![]() The second I took a paintbrush to one piece, that meant a commitment to all 5 pieces. So what was holding me back?įor starters, our bedroom set is comprised of 5 pieces – 2 nightstands, 2 tall narrow chests and a large dresser. I knew quite clearly what my preference was. My favorites *always* had light furniture. As I tended to the rest of our home, I would occasionally look at inspiring photos of bedrooms in magazines and on social media.
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