This fantastic vanity received a custom-mixed coat of deep blue-green, created by mixing General Finishes Klein Blue with Emerald Milk Paint. To add depth and tone down the color, a wash of thinned Lamp Black was brushed on in sections and wiped off, deeping the color and shadowing edges. The painted portions were protected with High Performance Topcoat in satin. The top and upper drawers of the vanity were sanded down to the raw wood and given a coat of Nutmeg Gel stain then protected with...
This oak chest-of-drawers was brought back to life with a mixture of GF Snow White and Antique White. The handles were orginally rust/iron, but I dry brushed and sanded them with GF Lamp Black to give the piece some character. The whole thing was sealed with GF HPTC, flat.
This beautiful Thomasville buffet did not sell in its original dated condition. The brass hardware was removed from the back and the top stripped and sanded down to remove all scratches and rings. The top was stained expresso and the body was painted in a rich custom mixed bright turqouise. It was then glazed with GF pitch black glaze and crumpled bags were used to get the faux effect. The entire piece was topcoated with GF High Performance Topcoat in flat. The result is an updated buffet/...
"These oversized nightstands were quickly snatched up out of my inventory for custom order and now they are ready to head home! They are painted in a gorgeous midnight blue - a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Lamp Black Milk Paint. A light accent using Pitch Black Glaze and a little extra gold wax on the hardware finished off their elegant makeover." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
Custom Mix of equal parts Driftwood+Basil
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"It’s fun to add color, and lately my spray gun has contained white or gray paint so I need to change it up! This mid century modern dresser was refinished using a combination of General Finishes Emerald and Coastal Blue Milk Paint. The rest was stripped and stained in Brown Mahogany. The brass hardware was cleaned up with Barkeepers Friend for a beautiful shiny finish!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"This is a custom green I created using General Finishes Milk Paint. It is such a great green!! You know me! LOVE me some green!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
"I have been wanting to paint something this color for a long time and I knew this was the perfect piece! This solid walnut dresser was painted in a custom blend of General Finishes Coastal Blue, Patina Green and Lamp Black to achieve this dark rich teal. The top was stained in Java and sealed with polyurethane for extra durability. Aged bronze pulls and a very colorful floral fabric liner complete this transformation." - Nap Time Creations
"This beautiful piece went home today, and I couldn’t be more excited with how it turned out. It was a family heirloom; I’m so grateful for the opportunity to give it a new look. I stripped the veneer from the top and stained it with General Finishes “Nutmeg” Gel Stain with a number of layers of High Performance Topcoat in semi gloss for a nice shine! The body was painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in “Driftwood” and “Lamp Black” for the perfect dark gray. The glass knobs...
"Look at all that blue yumminess! This big dresser was beautiful knotty pine to begin with but I thought it could use a little facelift. It’s been painted with a custom blue using General Finishes Snow White, Antique White, Coastal Blue and Federal Blue. Federal Blue is a discontinued color, that I absolutely love, but I happened to find some several months ago and have been squirreling it away. Silly right? I decided it was time to break it open! The wash is Antique White and I custom mixed...
Stained shims really added some much needed texture to this boring flat front dresser. A mixture of General Finishes Queenstown and Lamp Black with High performance flat topcoat. Shims stained in Antique walnut.
COLOR RECIPE
- 1 part Queenstown
- 1 part Lamp Black
Dresser/Nightstand combo painted in a custom mix of Antique White and Snow White milkpaint. Dresser drawer fronts were stained in a grey penetrating stain, then accented with Van Dyke and Winter White glaze effects and a kiss of black wax.
COLOR RECIPE
- 5 parts GF Snow White
- 1 part GF Antique white
Any French Provincial piece is stunning on it's own but adding paints and glazes can bring out its curves and details! After looking at this piece for sometime as it took up the majority of space in our dining room I finally decided on breaking out of the norm of the white distressed base with a stained top and went for blends and washes of different grays. Everyone in the house was happy that a decision was finially made and I was no longer second guessing my decision!
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The french countryside came calling when this piece was transformed from a china hutch to a french-infused multi-purpose etagere. Using a 50/50 mix of GF Chalk White and GF Chapin Gray on the body, with the detailing done in GF Chalk White and Modern Masters metallic paint bringing life and vibrance to the carved florals, the colors in this piece are reminiscent of traditional country french furniture of old. This piece is now enjoying new life!
COLOR RECIPE
"I'm a sucker for the curves of French Provincial pieces. This lady was painted for a client using a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood and Linen using a 2:1 ratio. The body was glazed with GF Pitch Black Glaze Effects for a streaky finish. The top was darkened by adding some Lamp Black to the paint mix and then streaked with the glaze. The entire piece is sealed with High Performance Topcoat for a satin finish. Last but not least the pulls were freshened up in silver...
"This gorgeous antique solid wood desk has been given a total makeover! The body is hand painted in a custom grey using a mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray, Queenstown Gray, and their Slate Gray Chalk Style Paint. It is sealed with Annie Sloan clear wax on the body for a great sheen, and the top received multiple layers of GF High Performance Topcoat for extra durability. The dovetail drawers were stripped, sanded and stained in a mix of Gray and Antique Walnut Gel Stain, then whitewashed...
"We thought we would bring you this bright and cheery piece!! This beautiful Bassett dresser is painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Patina Green and Snow White Milk Paints. Tell us what you think of us doing some brighter colors for spring!" - Belle Maison
"This AMAZING mid-century solid wood antique end table set is ready for a new home! The body has been hand painted using a custom mix of General Finishes Midnight Blue Chalk Style Paint and Patina Green Milk Paint. It is sealed with Annie Sloan clear and dark wax for shading and has silver leaf gilding wax to showcase the beautiful trim details. The top was stripped, sanded, and stained in GF Java Gel Stain and sealed with their Gel Topcoat for a durable satin finish. Mersman furniture pieces...
"Pretty in Pink! Dress up your little ones room with these unique nightstands painted in a mix of General Finishes Antique White with a dash of Brick Red for that perfect pink color." - Vintage Actually Decor
This beautiful dresser was painted with several products from ...
"How sweet is this chest! I love nursery pieces! This piece was brought to us by a client and refinished in a custom mix of General Finishes Tuscan Red and Snow White. I can’t wait to see the room all finished up!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
This Jacobean vanity has been painted in a mix of Coral Crush and Snow White. The details were painted with Seagull Gray and Argentine Pearl Effects and then completely glazed with Winter White Glaze Effects.
"✨It’s official. I’m OBSESSED with gold leaf!! ✨ This unique sideboard has been updated in a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in Emerald & Lamp Black, then glazed with Pitch Black. But the real showstopper is the Makers’ Studio gold leafing!! It takes a sweeping path across the piece then ends with a few sparkles on the foot. The gorgeous deep green is perfect for seasonal decorating & also super on trend for 2019!
Wouldn’t it be perfect in your home this holiday?!?" -...
"This piece has been in my entry foyer for years but it has gotten dinged up and chipped and I was tired of the dark color so I decided it was time for a change! I mixed a custom color using General Finishes Chalk Style Paints in equal parts of Bayberry Green and Empire Gray to create this soft farmhouse color. I also blended a little Bone White to add subtle highlights and some Dark Chocolate Milk Paint for the shaded areas. The top was done in a base of Empire Gray and a few washes of the...
Stunning vanity refinished in a 50/50 mix of GF Antique White and Snow White Milk Paint, Antique Walnut Gel Stain along with three coats of High Performance Topcoat by Jubilee Vintique.
Stunning distressed set in a custom mix of GF Lamp Black and Queenstown Gray Milk Paint by 3rd&5th Furniture Co.
"This makeover was created using a custom mixture of General Finishes milk paints. I mixed Coastal Blue, Klein Blue, Patina Green, Emerald, Lamp Black and Snow White. I also used Metallic Teal to glaze the entire piece and accented all the distressed areas with Metallic Champagne. The top was stained with two coats of each Ebony and Special Walnut and then sealed with a custom toner and poly. I added new champagne scalloped hardware to complete this mermaid inspired look." - Lilly's Home...
"Loving this combination of General Finishes Queenstown and a custom blend of Millstone with Queenstown. This two-toned detailing took forever but it was so worth it!" - Boxwood & Brass
"What do you think - because I LOVE this piece! This amazing console cabinet is definitely easy on the eyes and has SO much storage. Some maybe find this color combo simple but I think it’s one of my favorites - classic, clean, and handsome! The base and inside of the super roomy cabinets are painted in a custom gray mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Driftwood Milk Paint and I stripped and re-stained the top using Java Gel stain. All sealed and protected - but of course. The hardware...
"Originally made in Camden N.J. by J.B. Vansciver Co., this stunning buffet features original hardware, bowed drawers and contoured doors of the classic serpentine styling. It’s beautiful colour (a custom mix of GF Persimmon and Coral Crush Milk Paint) is sure to be a focal point in your home year round. It really is the perfect colour whether it’s spring, summer or fall and will definitely chase away those winter blues in the dead of winter. The drawers are also lined in a beautiful floral...
"This vintage Henry Link dresser needed some major love but right away I could see the potential. My friend had asked me to be on the lookout for a curvy dresser for her daughter and I knew this one would be perfect!
I was given one directive, she wanted it light blue with no hue of green and was given free reign on the rest! I set out to create the perfect light blue using General Finishes Snow White as my base and added just a touch of Coastal Blue. The hardware on this dresser was long...
"This solid maple dresser has been hand painted in a custom blend of General Finishes Snow White and Brick Red to create this beautiful blush pink. The hardware is stunning and make this piece a show stopper! The gorgeous frosted glass knobs are from Anthropologie and perfectly compliment these beautiful brushed gold rose pulls from D. Lawless Hardware" - Nap Time Creations
Fun "Flamingo" custom color of 2 parts Coral Crush + 1 part Persimmon by Teresa of The Chalk Chick.
"I am so pleased with the way this China cabinet turned out. This piece was in such rough shape when we got it! It has to be one of the best before and after pieces we have done! This one was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Midnight Blue and Limestone Chalk Style Paints on the outside and Limestone on the inside. It was then glazed with Limestone and Midnight Blue to add a bit of dimension. This piece will add a bit of farm house charm to any room in the house!" - Painted Paradise...
This Thomasville 3 drawer chest is a perfect example of how you can save a well constructed piece of furniture from the trash pile by updating it with a bit of paint.
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The color is equal parts Driftwood and Millstone.
"We've painted our fair share of buffets, but we have never seen one quite like this! We love Paulo's 3 door style! Paulo is a custom mix of three General Finishes colors; Coastal Blue, Persian Blue, and Emerald. Paulo has some spectacular details mixed with a sleek almost modern body lines." - Brass Tacks Resale
"Recently transformed this china cabinet top with a custom mix of Black Pepper, Chapin Gray, French Vanilla, Chocolate & Antique Walnut Gel Stain used as a glaze. Added beautiful feet & new knobs and now it fits perfectly with today's style <3" - Amini Design Ashburn
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Chapin Gray with a custom mix of 2:1 Reverent Gray, Antique White Milk Paint, French Vanilla with a custom mix of 1:1 Linen Milk Paint, Antique White Milk...
"This old blanket chest has been given a new life indeed!
Recognize this deep blue??? It’s that same custom color mix I’ve done a few times recently - General Finishes Coastal Blue mixed with a touch of Queenstown Gray. It’s so pretty. I can see why it’s been so popular! I also completely refinished the top in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and put on completely brand new hardware from D. Lawless Hardware." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
"Love creating unique pieces to complement our clients homes! This piece was inspired by an abstract painting with lots of gorgeous blue tones, so we created this custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue & Persian Blue to coordinate and update the piece. The top was stained in Antique Walnut for a deep, rich color. Fresh hardware by D. Lawless Hardware completed the update!" - Captiva Home - Furniture Painting
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"This quality Basset Buffet is ready to bring its cheerful elegance to your home! The eye catching curves and details have been brought out by a gorgeous shade of blue created by custom color mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue, Seagull Gray, Queenstown Gray and Emerald Milk Paints. Along with all over glazed accenting she is sure to be the focal point of any room!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
"This antique 1940's era solid wood Duncan Phyfe style dresser has been hand painted in a beautiful aqua color for a bright, fun new look. The custom color was created using blended layers of General Finishes Chalk Style Paints in Key West Blue, Bone White, and Summertime Blue to accent the beautiful bow front shape. It is lightly distressed on the edges and sealed with Annie Sloan white wax, clear wax, and black wax for shading. The elegant carvings on the sides are highlighted using silver...
"This dresser and nightstand belonged to my client’s grandmother. They decided they wanted to incorporate these pieces in the space they’re preparing for a new addition to the family. The pieces had great bones and solid, but the finish needed new life and updating. The bodies were primed with Zinsser BIN Shellac to prevent tannin bleed through and painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Antique and Snow White Milk Paint (1:1).
The tops were sanded back to bare wood and stained with a...
Beautiful mix of General Finishes Persian Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Belle Maison
"Darkest gray mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Lamp Black. Top stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Stain, sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint SFO in Natural. The body is sealed with Fusion Beeswax!" - Flipping Fabulous
"Imagine the stories this beauty could tell. She was hand painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Queenstown Gray. She demanded to make a statement, so we dressed her up in gold. The mirror holds a beautiful, natural patina which only enhances her sophistication." - Gracefully Aged and Distressed
COLOR RECIPE
- 4 parts Coastal Blue
- 2 parts Queenstown Gray
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"I'm sort of obsessed with this buffet. In it's first life, this was a hair ✂️✂️✂️ station. In it's second life, I picture it in an entryway or modified as a bathroom vanity.
It is painted in a 50/50 mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray & Lamp Black, with subtle black lowlights & Burnished Pearl Effects in the details, sealed with High Performance Gloss & Flat, and Fusion Mineral Paint Ageing Wax for depth." - Flipping Fabulous
"Here she is! So much better! You’d never know all that veneer was missing! Here’s the answer to a lot of your questions...I custom mixed General Finishes Persian Blue, Emerald, and Antique White. Like always I don’t ever keep track of the ratios when I do custom mixes. It’s too much work for me! Lol! A little of this, a little of that!? Any who, someone will love her as much as I do and I’m sure I will try to recreate this color again! ♥️" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
"This colour screams tropics and sunshine.Sure to be a conversation piece in your home, this stunning buffet is a custom colour mix of General Finishes Coral Crush and Persimmon Milk Paint and sealed with their High Performance Topcoat for a lasting finish." - Paint and Hammer
"This was a custom piece that we just finished. To create the perfect “gray”~ we mixed Driftwood & Seagull Gray by General Finishes to create this gorgeous blend. Isn’t she gorgeous? Looking for a custom piece? Contact us~ we’d love to help!" - Shabby and Sew Much Mor of Des Moines, WA.
"I love corner cabinets!! They are so practical and fit in their space just perfectly. This piece could work in any room of the house as an accent piece, china storage, or linen cabinet! We refinished this one in a combination of Charleton Blue Chalk Style Paint and Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes and slightly distressed for some Farm house charm." - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
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