Yellow

Furniture Design Ideas featuring Buttermilk Yellow, Somerset Gold and Sunglow Milk Paints and Moroccan Yellow and Apricot Chalk Style Paints.

 This piece I rescued from a home, made cosmetic repairs, and then refinished in General Finishes Harvest Yellow. 

While I’m in no rush to change seasons, this color reminds me of Fall. Painted in Harvest Yellow by...
"Chunky harp table with bun feet, updated in General Finishes Antique White and Sunglow! I think this sunny beaut would make the perfect little bistro table! Your day would start off so perfectly happy after enjoying some coffee or tea seated at this cutie. Again, I'm impressed with the blend-ability of General Finishes Milk Paint. It made creating this ombre base a dream. (The sunflower was also hand-painted in the same colors as the base.)" - The Boho Basement RVA    

General Finishes Harvest Yellow is the selected shade…it’s a rich, buttery color and it was fun to use this cheerful shade!

It came to me previously painted, and not well. The paint started to come off just from cleaning! It needed to be entirely stripped, which was no small task. Once I started spraying the color though, it was all worth it! My client chose this bold color as it’s going in her place of business as a coffee station. A perfect way to think outside the box when it comes to furniture, as it doesn’t always need to be used in a home setting.Paint color: Sunglow by...
"Hello yellow, it’s been a while! General Finishes Harvest Yellow is one of the best pale yellows out there… I blended in Dark Chocolate to accent all the details and distressed." - ReFabulous Finds by Christina    

"Nothing says WELCOME HOME like an inviting entryway! Shop your entryway jewel here: https://bit.ly/3e2VwWX (Bench item ...

"Well, isn’t this a bright ray of sunshine!?! Love yellow, isn’t a color I often do. I think this would look cute with black and white accents, or teal… I pretty much like everything with teal.. Refinished in all General Finishes products! Harvest Yellow Milk Paint, High Performance Water Based Topcoat and Java Gel Stain!" - Jess's Mess Designs    
"All pretty little things need to be kept in a pretty little cabinet. Refinished in General Finishes Harvest Yellow milk paint. New gold knobs and geometric wallpaper in gold and white." - Blue & White Living Home Decor    

"Perfect little 4 drawer oak dresser refinished in Snow White and Harvest Yellow Milk Paint. Blended to create lighter shades of yellow." 

"Who doesn’t love a little tea cart. What a lovely transformation she is! My client chose the colours Harvest Yellow & Snow White Milk Paint by General Finishes to compliment the beautiful Sunflower Fields transfer by Prima. GF’s Antique Walnut Gel Stain gives the top and wheels a beautiful, rich tone to the wood." - Angela’s Attic    
"The cutest little record cabinet has been painted in a creamy yellow called Somerset Gold by General Finishes as well as their Coral Crush and China Blue on the inside. This is a great pop of color to store your records." - Indigo + Spruce    

"Gorgeous Thomasville 9 drawer dresser refinished in Harvest Yellow by General Finishes. New drawers knobs and addition of metal feet for an updated modern look. Topcoated with High Performance in satin."

Specially constructed, designed and donated to the Canadian Cancer Society for their Hope Blooms Daffodil Campaign in April 2021 This has been a true labour of love through countless hours of work put into the creation of this amazing bench! With many thanks to Prima Redesign for their beautiful “We Care” transfer that gave me the inspiration. A special thank you to Windsor Plywood PG for generously donating the wood and General Finishes milk paint & HPTC, my good friends Scott &...
"This solid mahogany dresser is sure to brighten any room! My friend and client wanted a bold bright yellow and I think I delivered ☀️ This dresser was painted in General Finishes Sunglow while the top was stained in Espresso. I cleaned up the original hardware but we decided the aged brass patina was perfect!"   
"Feeling inspired by late summer sunshine and sunflowers, this petite buffet is painted in a custom mix of Sunglow, Somerset Gold, Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paints, a few dashes of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effecs and some dollops of Antique White Milk Paint. Glazed the paint with a little Pitch Black Glaze Effects and sealed with Clear Enduro Poly in Satin." - Gravity Hill Home    

When I first saw this piece it was painted in a dirty yellow color but I loved the idea of it being yellow so much that I decided to paint it in a fresh coat of Harvest Yellow milk paint it is definitely a new favorite for me!

I also added a beautiful design on the drawers to add a little more character then sealed it in matte top coat for protection!

One-of-a-kind hutch in a custom mix of General Finishes Sunglow Milk Pain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.    
"Love this custom color of half General Finishes Harvest Yellow and Antique White Milk Paint on this commission antique vanity. Top refinished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and then a coat of Java to get just the right color. All sealed with GF Flat Out Flat to keep that antique look. This was my customer, Julie’s design with the little antique white detailed accents. Turned out so sweet ...but the yellow is a little washed out in daylight photos...so much richer in person."     

"The top was sanded down, stained, and sealed. The body has been painted in General Finishes Somerset Gold and glazed in their Van Dyke then sealed to protect. New hardware has been added." 

 

*Somerset Gold has been discontinued. Use Harvest Yellow for a similar look

"Inspired by Fall, this was painted in General Finishes Harvest Yellow with Van Dyke Brown Glaze. The top was stripped and stained in Brown Mahogany water based stain and everything was sealed with High Performance Top Coat." 

NEW GF Harvest Yellow Milk Paint Dresser

Another one of Grandpa’s pieces that no one wanted. (Insert sad face.) He had started the process and just needed some help to get this beauty back to her glory. She was in pieces, with the mirror and doors detached, and just hoping everything was there. It was! 

Multiple layers of rich color make this antique beauty come to life! A base coat of GF Lamp Black peaks out from under two layers of GF Somerset Gold, showing off each curve and carved details on the drawers and doors of...

"How cute is this nightstand?!? I used General Finishes Buttermilk Yellow on the base and Linen on the drawers. The new black cup pull label holders were perfect for this farmhouse look." - Painted Pieces

Fantastic transformation with a vintage transfer and General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint by Art is Beauty    
Adorable set in General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects by The Painted Piano.   Only 7 more days to enter the 2018 GF Design Challenge. Submit your entries now through August 7 at contest.generalfinishes.com   #generalfinishes #somersetgold #gfmilkpaint
"This sunny chest of drawers is painted in General Finishes Apricot Chalk Style Paint and darkened with Van Dyke Brown Glaze. The cream drop pulls accent the yellow beautifully." - Helen Nichole Designs   GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of 5:1 Sunglow Milk Paint, Persimmon Milk Paint
"I’m usually a gray and black person but for this piece I wanted a warm and fun color. Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint was just the color for the job. I love it and it complements the decorative paper on the middle drawers perfectly." - KimG Design    

This custom piece is such a doll - Eldorado Design completed this piece with GF Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain.

How adorable is this set of furniture?! Finished by Shabby and Sew Much Mor using GF Somerset Gold Milk Paint, the "perfect color for Fall."

General Finishes Somerset Gold table by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations. Such a great color for fall!    

"This desk had seen better days when I acquired it. I loved the lines, the look, and oh... the legs! I wanted to go a little bolder with it, but not too bold that someone who was a more neutral decorator couldn't appreciate... It was painted in Somerset Gold Milk Paint, which is the perfect mustard yellow, and accented with Java Gel Stain." - VintagelessJules

"After many hours spent in General Finishes online design center we finally decided on a color that would work well with the other pieces in the house and make a statement. This piece was refinished using Java Gel Stain on the top with Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects on the rest of the dresser. It will certainly make a statement now!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration    

We're falling for this fall-themed buffet! Second Chance Studio refinished this piece with General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

The Distressed Gentleman completed this dresser with GF Somerset Gold Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

Learn how to properly glaze with General Finishes Glaze Effects at https://youtu.be/3jifX-ZCHDI.

"Loving this rustic buffet. It's a really great size! This yellow is a 1 to 1 mix of General Finishes Somerset Gold & Buttermilk Yellow. When I say 1 to 1... I mean 1 quart to 1 quart. It also has some GF French Vanilla Chalk Style Paint highlights." - Flipping Fabulous  
Fun and bright dining set in GF Sunglow and Antique White Milk Paint by Vinterest Antiques: Hixson!   Visit Vinterest Antiques at 2105 Northpoint Blvd Hixson, Tennessee to purchase GF products.    
Bright and cherry GF Sunglow Milk Paint desk accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects by Junque With A Purpose.    
Melanie Barden Nichols turned a toddler bed into a sweet bench with GF Sunglow Milk Paint. Such a fun, bright and cheery color!    
Bright and cheery dining set in GF Sunglow Milk Paint by Burr's Unfinished Furniture.    

Check out this gorgeous retro dresser by Made New Design! The body was painted in General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint.

We absolutely adore this piece in GF Somerset Gold Milk Paint by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations of Moville, IA.  
"I had had my eye on this dresser for a few months. I could never get ahold of the seller so I gave up. Then a few months later it showed up for sale by another seller. I was so excited and snapped it up. It is a HUGE dresser! It would make a beautiful entry piece, or entertainment center. Painted in General Finishes Somerset Gold, glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and finished with a polyacrylic. The top has been stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and finished with GF gel...

 

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"I love painting bold so when my friend asked for a custom buffet I was pretty excited that she chose General Finishes Apricot Chalk Style Paint.  I applied three costs of paint, wanting very solid coverage.  The top of the buffet was sanded and I applied two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain.  I also added a bit of Java Gel Stain in the detailing.  I used General Finishes water based top coat on...

Shabby and Sew Much Mor used General Finishes Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint for a fun pop of Fall color.              
"This adorable little magazine table was painted in apricot chalk paint and stained in Java gel by General Finishes We added new hardware from Hobby Lobby and just love how it turned out! This is such a cute little statement piece and and perfect for fall decorating!!" - Mel & Mar Creations   GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of 5:1 Sunglow Milk Paint, Persimmon Milk Paint    

Repurposed Love by Rhonda Donnelly are feeling festive for this fall season. They restyled this dresser in Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint and Antique Glazing.

GF Apricot Chalk Style Paint is such a great color for Autumn! This dresser by Country Style Accents is just beautiful!   Check out all GF's Chalk Style Paint colors here: https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/water-based-milk-paints-chal...   GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of ...

This daring dresser was livened up with Apricot Chalk Style Paint by 2nddoorontheright! This a great piece to add a pop of color to the room!

 

 

**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of 5:1 Sunglow Milk Paint, Persimmon Milk Paint

Karin of Art Is Beauty share this fast and lovely dresser restyle!

She explains her project, "I decided since most [of the dresser's damage] was really surface scratches, I could get away with just a light sanding and then use my General Finishes Java Gel Stain on it to bring out the richness of the wood... I wanted to add a little pop of color so I chose Somerset Gold Milk Paint... When it was dry I used their High Performance Topcoat Satin to seal all of it."

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