"Y’all, to tell you I'm still tired from that it’s an understatement. I love my job but these pieces I keep getting continue get bigger and bigger and they’re killers
This is a special mix of General Finishes Queesntown Gray and Halcyon Blue." - Why Not Redesign
"Mint is a hard one to mix but this bright mint is going to be perfect for a child's room! Paired with gold and rolling drawers, this dresser flip is pending pick up already. Made with General Finishes Patina Green, Halcyon Blue and Antique White Milk Paint it's giving this dark piece a brand (and bright) new life!" - The Broken Masterpiece
"One of my creative pieces to date. This piece reminds me of my time in the South Asian country of Loas. Tall mountains hover over each other in northern parts of Vang Vieng. Refinished using General Finishes Antique White, Halcyon Blue, custom mix of Lamp Black and Halcyon Blue and Gulf Stream Blue. This piece is upcycled by removing bottom base, cutting off the sides and attaching new metal feet. Top has been sanded and sealed using High Performance in satin." - Sage Furnishings
"Refinished curio cabinet with hideaway desk. Painted in General Finishes Blue Moon, Snow White and custom mix of Halcyon Blue and Patina Green." - Blue & White Living Home Decor
"This is a Dixie armoire featuring beautiful cane on the door fronts that gave me the inspiration for a "jeans" look! In order to mimic the cane, I added white washed burlap on the drawer fronts and behind the doors. General Finishes Halcyon Blue and Reverent Gray Milk Paint. I kept the original handles and just updated them with antique gold gilding wax." - Nuvelties Home Decor and Furniture
"Refinished in a custom mix of General Finishes paints. Let’s see, we have Halcyon Blue, Millstone, Reverent Gray, Antique White, Perfect Gray, and Alabaster. I went a little crazy mixing. The result is a very pretty teal/gray/baby blue. I added some GF Winter White Glaze Effects over it and lightly distressed to create a worn, layered look. Some fun wallpaper on the back completes the look!" - Elm Street Designs
"Gorgeous French country inspired 5 drawer Thomasville dresser refinished in General Finishes Halcyon Blue and Snow White Milk Paint. Tasteful distressing and wax sealed." - Blue & White Living Home Decor
"Meet Savannah Blue. Gorgeous Broyhill French provincial dresser is refinished in General Finishes Snow White and Halcyon Blue. Can not decide if you want a blue or a white dresser, this piece has been blended to create an ombre effect. Top has been kept white, distressed and waxed for durability." - Blue & White Living Home Decor
"This gorgeous 1970s hutch has been owned by Janis, who has been wanting to get it refinished for some time now. She picked everything out, even the ratio for mixing General Finishes Halcyon Blue and Lamb Black to create this perfect shade of blue for her custom modern farmhouse. She didn't need anything extra to show her off before she went to her home this afternoon. Janis picked out beautiful wallpaper for the back, new ceramic knobs and requested light distressing to highlight the design...
"Tall boy solid wood dresser painted with General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and embellished with a Prima Marketing Parisian Letter Décor Transfer.'
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Incredible, one of a kind, full-color commode. Layers Painted with General Finishes milk paints, applied one by one in the following colors: Coastal Blue, Halcyon Blue, Klein Blue, Persimmon, Sunglow, Coral Crush, Linen. The rust effect is the color of Pearl Effects, Tawny. Handles adapted from the old dresser.
This old gal brings flair to any room . Not your tech look. But for those of us that beat to a different drum and live of the beated path. Its the perfect fit.
"This paint is so versatile. General Finishes Milk Paint is my go to for a beautiful smooth clean finish. Now it’s my go to for blended, faded and weathered finishes too.
Both the Cotton Stem canvas and vanity were created with General Finishes paint and sealers and a bit of Saltwash additive. The base coat is a blended mix of GF Driftwood, Linen, Halcyon Blue and yellow. When painting the Cotton Stems I added SaltWash to my paint to create some texture. I glazed the entire piece with GF...
"This vintage washstand or commode as it also called needed a refresh. I love the lightness is the color and the natural oak top. The color is Halcyon Blue by General Finishes." - Croire Home Decor
Found this at a garage sale for $20...
General Finishes “Halcyon Blue” milk paint with HPTC in Satin. Gilders Paste Wax in Pure Gold. I also used a fine gold paint pen on the drawer fronts and on the bottom of the mirror.
"My mom came to visit me a couple weeks ago and told me she needed a coffee bar, so of course we went to my basement and “shopped” through my inventory. Can you believe this used to be a changing table?! Ironically enough probably from around the time I was born!
The top was sanded bare and stained with Espresso Water Based Stain from General Finishes, then sealed with an oil based poly for extra protection in the kitchen. The bottom was painted in layers starting with Snow White, followed...
Lovely dresser in General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and a white glaze by Tallulah Ravens Emporium.
"This gorgeous vintage French Provincial credenza is in absolutely FLAWLESS condition! Completely refinished & restored from top to bottom, it has been hand painted in the loveliest shade of Tiffany Blue!" - Second Chance Studios
This custom color is a mix of GF Patina Green, Snow White and Halcyon Blue Milk Paint.
Absolutely loving this MCM dresser in GF Gel Stain and a custom color mix of Patina Green, Halcyon Blue & Costal Blue by Painted Pieces!
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"Super CUTE custom piece for a special client that matches another piece that I did for her. Love how fun and cheerful this color is!" - Second Chance Studios
Second Chance Studios created this custom color mix by combining GF Patina Green, Halcyon Blue and Snow White Milk Paint.
We adore this lovely table makeover by Marci of Reesestore Design, LLC!
The painted the base with a custom color of 1 part Coastal Blue Milk Paint to 4 parts Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and top-coated with a mix 1 part Halcyon Blue Milk Paint to 1 part Snow White Milk Paint. The piece was finished with a crackling product and lime wash glaze with gesso.
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...
Loving this cedar chest hand painted by Nap Time Creations. Layered in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
"This gorgeous 1920’s Buffet was hand painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Persian Blue, Halcyon Blue, and Antique White with a custom antique finish. We converted the top drawer into a drop down cabinet to stow away electronics and finished it with a stunning stenciled back." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
"Oh, this vanity. This vanity had a rough life before it found us! We used Salt Wash mixed with Coastal Blue, Linen and Seagull/Driftwood mix for the first layer. For the second layer, we put 12 (TWELVE!!!!) different colors on a palate and mixed our brush around without fully mixing the colors together which gave this gal an ombre look. The colors used were: Coastal Blue, Klein Blue, Stillwater Blue, Summertime Blue, Fjord Blue, Halcyon Blue, Patina Green, Persian Blue, Millstone, Driftwood,...
"This may be one of my favorite pieces I have done. Top is Java (Gel Stain), bottom is Halcyon Blue, Seagull Gray & Van Dyke Brown Glaze." - Second Lives Second Chances
"I used a paint sprayer to paint my existing cabinets on my kitchen island and my kitchen desk. The island is finished with Halcyon Blue GF Milk Paint and the desk is finished with Snow White Milk Paint. I plan to follow by painting upper and lower kitchen cabinets Snow White Milk Paint." - Marcia Burke
"The color is a custom mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray, Coastal Blue, Queenstown Gray, Lamp Black Milk Paints with a splash of Halcyon Blue Milk Paint. Finished off with Autentico Paint copper wax." - Room Thirteen
This cabinet underwent quite the transformation from ReLoved by Maja Komasa with General Finishes Coastal Blue, Klein Blue, Halcyon Blue, Persian Blue & Snow White Milk Paint and Argentine Pearl Effects.
Look at this gorgeous desk and chair set we just added! We painted this in a custom color we created using General Finishes Halcyon Blue and Snow White Milk Paints!" - Retta's Ruffles
Mid-century modern dresser. Painted with General Finishes Halcyon Blue, Van Dyke Brown glase, and Java gel stain for the drawer fronts.
"I updated this 1940's swivel mirrored vanity with a custom mixed General Finishes paint (50/50 Driftwood and Antique White and a bit of Halcyon Blue) & Dixie Belle Paint Company silver glaze to give it a Restoration Hardware look." - Remember When Furniture
Give GF Pearl Effects in Argentine a try for a similar look!
"These doors sat in the corner is our work area for 3 months, because I just couldn't figure out what I wanted to do. One side is a bit dark & moody, the other side sweet & fun." - Flipping Fabulous
"Used three different General Finishes Milk Paint colors for this layered/distressed top. I used Halcyon Blue, Driftwood & Lamp Black, painting it on and also dry brushing multiple layers. The Tiger Oak had such amazing texture so I wet distressed it down all over which brought the grain back out. For the body I mixed General Finishes Glaze Effects, Pitch Black & Winter White to get just the right grey to get in all those amazing grooves throughout this piece. And the grey was a...
"Restyled & Delivered! My client wanted to create a softness to this dresser that has been in her family for 100 years. Had great structure, just needed a new, fresh look for her guest bedroom! Hand painted in General Finishes products. Custom blend of Java Gel Stain and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain on top. Body is a custom blend of Halcyon Blue Milk Paint Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Driftwood Milk Paint. Glazed with Champagne Pearl Effects to give it a shimmery sparkle along with new crystal...
2016 Design Center Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
"GF Halcyon Milk Paint was used on the base, sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat Flat, glazed with a watered down mix of Brown Mahogony Gel Stain, and sealed again with GFHPTC. Brown Mahogony and HPTC on the top and middle drawers. Hardware sprayed with Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint. This piece was purchased and turned into a bathroom vanity."
"Beautiful and unique antique Roos Cedar Chippendale Chest. Drool-worthy for certain!" - Junie Byrds
This delightful piece was painted with a custom color of Halcyon Blue and Coastal Blue Milk Paint and the top was layered with Java Gel Stain.
"Here is another piece redone with your awesome products! This is a European-style TV cabinet that was left out for the trash. Can you believe it? ...The outside is painted in a custom mix of Halycon Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint.... The body is waxed and the top sealed with High Performance Topcoat Satin, then waxed over that. Now it's a bar!" - Rebecca of Best Designs by Rebecca
Karie of Lush•Paint Designs took inspiration from this GF Get the Look found on our Design Center. This beauty is layered in General Finishes Coral Crush, Halycon Blue, Burnt Umber Glaze Effects, & sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
Suzanne Bagheri of The Painted Drawer Collection updated this Mid Century Table using General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint. Check out her YouTube video to see how she cleaned up that beautiful brass hardware (
http://bit.ly/1ZtmupX) and see more pictures in the blog post here:
http://bit.ly/1UPwhWm
Cindarella's Attic Vintage Furniture re-styled this vintage sideboard using General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint accented with white glaze. Java Gel Stain was used for the top! Beautiful!
"My very first DIY furniture painting project turned out amazing thanks to your Milk Paint! I used a mix of 2 parts Halcyon Blue and 1 part Lime Green to get this lovely color." - Meghann of Practically Hippie
Gigi's Hope Chest created this lovely bedroom with General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint! Loving this bright and fresh look!
Delightful Frozen-themed dresser redesigned by Shades of Shabby_! Halcyon Blue and Snow White Milk Paint sealed with Flat Out Flat Topcoat and High Performance Topcoat in Satin were used on this beauty.
Loving this delightful desk re-style by Vintage Junkies. Looking great in General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint!
Stunning French country farmhouse table transformation by Jenny from Rustic Roots_! She used Halcyon Blue Milk Paint sealed with new Flat Out Flat Top Coat, then she restyled the top with Java Gel Stain! She shared, "Thought you might like this French Country farm table I got a lot of hits for it. I painted it with Halcyon Blue, FOF sealer for the base and chairs. I roughed up the top of the table and let the sun bleach it out a bit than I lightly sanded it and rubbed a tiny bit of Java over...
Ready for some Hollywood glam? Vintage dresser refinished with Seagull Gray, Snow White and for a little surprise, Halcyon Blue in the drawers. Sealed with HP Topcoat in Satin. This is one of my most popular color combinations! - Mary Beth's Place_
"Susanna Dussling of Hope and Happiness Fine Vintage Furniture_ did this extremely shabby chic coffee table in all General Finishes products. Painted in layers with Dark Chocolate, Halycon Blue, and Linen. Distressed, antiqued with Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and sealed with the amazing Flat out Flat." Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful piece, Susanna!
What a stunner! This modern coffee table was refinished with a Java Gel Stain base topped with ASCP by Melinda at crimson + oak designs. General Finishes Corinth and Halcyon Blue Milk Paints can be used for a similar look!
