A spash of color

I started with this worn out piece of furniture, that I found locally. ( It had ugly brass hardware on it but I removed them before I remembered to take the pic.). when I found this piece I saw so much potential but I wasn't sure of it's origianl purpose, but I loved the deminsions and style. It was too tall for a night stand or living room side table.But I knew it would be great as a serving station/ buffet, entry way table or even as a TV stand.

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  Then after doing some research on pintrist and a local antique stores for similar pieces I found out it is really similar to several of the old dry sink or washstands I saw, so that's what I am calling it. I got my inspiration from this piece to the right and decided to go bold with color.  So I used an avocado/pee-green. The piece was very worn and the wood needed very little prep just a light hand sand and dusting with a wet rag. Then I applied the paint in a nice thick coat (I used a flat Martha Stewart wall paint). After that I distressed and sanded the edges to give it the old country or rustic inspired look, which I just love on this piece. Lastly I wanted to try a bit of faux glaze for effect and to fallow my inspiration piece. so I mixed some bear glaze with a dark brown paint and then liberally applied it to the piece. It really helped tone down the green while giving it a rustic aged look. I was really happy with the way it turned out. And although I have put this one in my house because I love it so much it is still for sale! check it out in my online store.






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