This retro funky little unit has had new legs added by the previous owner and has been refinished in seagull grey on the doors and antique white on the frame.
It's a versatile piece and can be used in a bathroom, bedroom or living room! I think the legs make this piece really stand out and I have loved doing something different with the triangle at the top!
3rd Place Winnter -Smashing Shades of Gray - 2017 GF Design Challenge
A classic piece of updated furniture.
The drawers were decoupaged with antique sheet music, and vintage Bakelite and brass pulls complete the look.
The dark frame was selectively distressed, with bold stripes on the sides, done with a blend of General Finishes Antique White, with a wash of GF Empire Grey.
The top was finished with 2 coats of GF high-performance satin top coat for extra durability.
My absolute favourite piece!
2nd Place...
My journey for my inspiration began with a newspaper article I read about Louis XVI King of France, but more interestingly his wife Marie Antionette the Queen of exquisite taste. She amassed artworks of extraordinary opulence and beauty. Particularly her furniture collection, the extravagant life of Queen Marie is surrounded by elegant French furniture and fabrics, very beautiful designs that are still prevalent today.
So I dedicate my entry piece to one of the most trend setting...
"Another stunning custom piece! This cedar chest has been transformed into a beautiful coffee table. Painted in General Finishes Antique White and Linen Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Flat." - Designs by Willow Farms
We love this adorable desk by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations. Finished with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint.
This was a piece I'd previously painted but it just wasn't selling and I'm a firm believer that if at first you don't succeed, try again! Pieces can be reinvented time and time again, no finish is forever.
I started with a base of GF Coastal Blue. Then used my custom mix(Patina Green, Coastal Blue, Antique White and Halcyon Blue) together with Seagull Grey to create a faux finish. I'd already added the mouldings for the previous finish so just had to put some gold leaf on...
I thought the drawers for this dresser were a perfect candidate for something bold, like a colorblock. Unfortunately the dresser needed a lot of work before I could carry on with my vision. I rebuilt the top and sealed the body with General Finishes Stainblocker before painting it with Antique White Milk Paint. I used Lamp Black Milk Paint on the bottom drawers and refinished he rest of the drawers with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. I loved how it turned out and I can't wait to recreate this...
This was a super fun piece because I know the young lady in the photo transfer. Her father wanted me to create something special for her to remember her years of competeing in rodeo. The two photos are of her winning runs. The actual piece of furniture was painted with a custom mix of GF Chocolate Brown, and Antique White. Dry brushed with custom blend of AS Greek Blue then glazed with Van Dyke Brown. Doors were adorned with photos transferred with Miss Lilian transfer medium, and distressed...
This once oak dining set got a major makeover and was transformed into a chic and modern focal piece of the kitchen. Table base and chairs where done in General Finishes Antique White and the table top was refinished in several layers of metallic silver paints and pitch black glaze. All pieces where completed with multiple layers of High performance top coat.
"I so badly wanted to keep this gorgeous, shabby sofa table, but sadly I had to let it go. Refinished in antique white milk paint with a custom glazed top using seagull gray milk paint and antique walnut stain as a glaze. "
*Winner - Runner Up
Country Chic Category
Exterior of the dresser was painted in Milk Paint Antique White. The drawers were painted with a custom blend of Persimmon, Coral Crush and Antique white to create a peachy-pink colour for a little baby girl's nursery.
"Vintage beauty meets modern functionality in this record player converted bar cabinet! The cabinet is designed for 5 bottles of your finest, plus 12 glasses, a drawer for smaller items along with shelves. Pretty much designed for happy hour waiting to happen. When happy hour is over, the beautifully carved detailed doors can be closed, concealing the fun that was had. The top, inside and legs were stained using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Antique White Milk Paint was used...
Adorable side table in GF Antique White Milk Paint by HiddenBeauty
We adore this beautiful buffet by Belle Maison! Painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint.
"This 12-drawer dresser and matching 4 drawer nightstands by Lexington Furniture Company were restyled using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. The hardware was also updated with Bronze Pearl Effects!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"This beautiful vintage bedroom suite was chosen out of our unfinished inventory by a client and customized. She chose to go with the timeless look of Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. Such a gorgeous combination!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
Loving this timeless look of GF Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Trash to Treasures.
"My first 'official' kitchen reveal! What a pleasure to help my sweet friend bring her kitchen to life with this fun, bold palette that now has a fresh farmhouse vibe!" - Drab to Fab Designs
Drab to Fab Designs using GF Antique White and Driftwood Milk Paint for the cabinets.
"Painted with GF Milk Paint in Antique White and Persian Blue with GF Burnished Pearl Effects. Added gray, black and gold glazes to antique the sides. Sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat in satin." - TotoTwiga
Beautiful Antique White Buffet by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations! Loving the drawer paper.
Loving this custom color of GF Lime Green and Antique White Milk Paint by Second Chance Studios.
"This gorgeous custom piece left for her forever home today! This beautiful French Provincial six drawer dresser is going to do double duty as a changing station in a nursery! Love the mint green especially w/ this gorgeous floral fabric on the drawers! Talk about a sophisticated baby!"
"Loving being able to apply some of the techniques I learned at the GF Flippin' Furniture Expo! Painted in layers of Antique White, Driftwood Milk Paint, Bronze Pearl Effects and a touch of Argentine Pearl." - Sarah Olson Copeland
"Brighten your space with this creamy off-white coffee table with a custom tan layered top! The body has been painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and the top is a custom mix of Annie Sloan Coco, Old Ochre, with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat for durability." - Twig & Thyme Design
"Lighter cabinets really lighten up a dark space... We used General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze." - Metamorphosis Design
"This beautiful scalloped dresser has been given new life with General Finishes Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paint. It was sealed with our favorite topcoat, GF High Performance water based Topcoat in Satin. We tried a newer product on top called Seal-A-Cell and we couldn't be happier. It really makes the grain stand out!" - Joni Wauhop of The Furniture Fairies
Stunning makeover by Breath of Life Design. This side table was painted in a custom mix of GF Antique White and Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
Custom mix of Persimmon and Antique White Milk Paint, topped with High Performance Topcoat - Flat
What a combo - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations refinished this piece with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain.
"We just finished up this adorable matching set including an armoire and matching nightstands. The armoire has drawers and shelves inside for lots of storage! Painted in Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes with light distressing." - Belle Maison
"Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White and Persian Blue with General Finishes Burnished Pearl Effects. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin." - TotoTwiga
"This piece was plucked out of our unfinished inventory for a client to receive a much-needed makeover! This gorgeous cabinet was given new life using General Finishes Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paint! It was then heavily distressed to show its age and updated with some new pulls." - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
Loving this adorable desk and chair in GF Antique White Milk Paint by Twig & Thyme Design!
"Check out this before and after! This vintage desk and chair set was my 10 year old customers great grandfathers set and now it's completely transformed to match her room and style so she can enjoy it for many more years to come."
"This petite cutie on castors was painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. Inspired by vintage spindles I have in my shop, the dresser was given a weathered wood look on its legs and knobs. The Farms Market themed transfer adds the perfect amount of pizazz to make this a statement piece!" - VintagelessJules
We adore these charming nightstands by Eden Elyse Design Co. in GF Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint.
Adorable desk finished with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint by Wild Feather Company.
"Played with some color this week, GF Stillwater Blue Chalk Style Paint and Antique White Milk Paint are a beautiful combo for this antique hutch!" - By Michelle
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Stillwater Blue with a custom mix of 2:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Queenstown Gray Milk Paint
Fantastic headboard in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint by Eldorado Design
"I don't get custom headboards very often but this is the first of two custom king size headboards this month!! L❤️VE how the wood grain pops out with the dark wax!!!"
"Shawna brought us this very special, well loved Mid Century Dresser to refinish. In fact, Shawna’s Grandmother used to put her to sleep in one of the drawers; as a baby❤️. But with all that love, this dresser was in desperate need of work. The top had burn marks from candles, the drawers were missing hardware, and it had a bulky black base that Shawna wanted to change.
We completely transformed this dresser with General Finishes Java Stain for the drawers and Antique White for the body. We...
Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration revitalized this chic desk with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint.
"Can you tell what my favorite color combination is? Another amazing makeover using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain." - Flipping Unbelievable
"Brighten your space with this creamy off-white coffee table with a custom tan, layered top! The body has been painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and the top is a custom mix of Annie Sloan Coco, Old Ochre, with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat for durability." - Twig & Thyme Design
Blooming Hydrangea Co finished this custom piece with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with gold rub n buff on the details.
Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration gave these end tables a classy look with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain!
"This wood bench has been hand painted in a custom blend of General Finishes Antique White and Snow White to match the gorgeous new fabric on the seat. The entire piece is distressed and sealed with a High Performance Top Coat for super durability!" - Nap Time Creations
Boxwood & Brass decked these darling nightstands in GF Antique White and Linen Milk Paint.
"This piece was definitely a labor of love... Every inch of this Antique Hepplewhite dresser was cleaned & painted with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint & a custom gray taupe mix (even the drawers were painted & lined)." - Kenzie Lynn Designs
"When I found these pieces, they were a yellow-ish varnish color (ugly). I used GF Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel stain to give them a new life. Added a stencil design from Royal Design Studio for some fun, and sealed everything with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Love that you can layer paints and gel stains!" - Rachel Gingold of The Artistic Home Studio and Boutique
How cute is this maple hutch?! The Tin Shed gave this piece a chippy white farmhouse look using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. New stained top and oil rubbed bronze hardware.
"This vintage Dixie nightstand has been refinished from head to toe. Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White and the top was refinished in Chestnut water based Wood Stain." - Indigo Lane Furniture LLC
"This petite mid-century chest is painted in a bright turquoise by Paint Couture The Collection, Annie Sloan French Linen, and General Finishes Antique White. It has been sealed with a flat polyurethane topcoat for protection." - Naila's Nook
