Vintage Maple Dresser in Gray...
Painted this in a custom mix of old ochre and graphite
with annie sloan chalk paint on the body.
Here is the before below. I changed out the hardware.
It was missing a few pulls and couldn't find them online.
I added new modern black knobs.
Stripped the top and stained it in flagstone which is a
natural color with a tad bit of beige and gray in it.
Then sealed the top in high performance flat top coat.
Sealed the body in wax and kept the finish in a
clean no distressed look.
Available!
19"d/52"w/33.5"h
Message if interested.
Before and after.
Antique Aged Gray Dresser.....
I got this antique dresser along with another
one in the same size. Sold the other as is.
I decided to paint this one.
Before below.
Top was loose, so we had to remove
it to make it more stable.
Now it's on there super tight and the hole piece
is extremely structurally solid.
Removed the old hardware because it
was missing some wooden knobs.
Stripped the top and restained it in a
custom mix. Then sealed it in a
semi gloss sealer.
Painted the body in a custom mix of annie sloan
chalk paint. I mixed graphite and coco.
Don't know how much of each so I probably will
not ever get this exact color again.
Distressed and antiqued the body.
I had these cool antique knobs in my inventory
and they where perfect for the look I was going for!
Looks amazing! I love it!
Priced at $385.
44"w/35"h/23"d
Cash only, message if interested.
Delivery available 1st floor only for an
additional $20.
Graphite Mid Century Desk, Updated Nightstand...
Client purchased this mcm dresser below from us
that I had painted in my own design and put up for sale.
Then she picked this mcm desk/chair set from
my inventory and wanted me to paint
it in the similar design I had done the dresser.
Before below.
She wanted a nightstand I didn't have one,
so she found one on her own.
Picture of before below.
Desk/chair sanded.
I suggested I paint stain the top drawers
and all of the chair.
Then paint the rest in the annie sloan graphite.
Hardware painted gold.
I showed her some mcm knobs I had in my inventory to
replace the floral hardware on the nightstand.
She loved the idea, so we replaced them.
Looks totally different.
She suggested we stain just the top
drawer and the sides.
I also told her I had some gray velvet fabric we could add
to the chair that matched the color graphite very well.
She was like "Your killing me, your so awesome!!"
All sealed in a water base sealer.
Here they are in her daughters room.
Wow right?!
Love this look!
Early Mcm Graphite Dresser...
I found this early mcm dresser with severe veneer damage.
Repaired it all to make smooth and sanded it all down.
Painted it graphite in annie sloan chalk paint.
Loved the hardware so painted it gold.
Refinished the top drawers.
Then sealed everything a in flat water based sealer.
Had it for sale but a new client who is a follower
on my facebook took it immediately.
I love this look 💖😍
Graphite Buffet....
New client found me on Facebook. She wanted to know if I had
any buffets in my inventory. I did this one below.
She asked if i could paint it like the one
shown below on the right .
I said yes and it looked like
annie sloan graphite with no dark wax.
She asked if it would have any brush strokes or thick
paint strokes. I said no, have you seen my blog?
I gave her the link to my blog plus showed her my close up pictures.
Supposedly, she purchased a few pieces from some
(I'd rather not name) furniture consignment places where
people sell their painted pieces at. Two different places here in the Houston area.
Houston is a rather big city, so we have lots of different small
areas called Humble, Atascosita, Kingwood, Crosby, Katy, Deer Park, Rosenberg,
Pearland, Fresno, Magnolia, Tomball, Richmond, and so on.
She said that the pieces where heavy brush strokes one way more than the other.
I told her no with my finish you DO NOT see any brush strokes
or the finish isn't thick, clumpy, sticky, doesn't peel or chip.
So, she came and put down her deposit and seen some of my work there.
She was lucky I had pieces to show usually I don't.
They go pretty quick.
Then again she seen my blog as you are doing now 😏
Painted the buffet in graphite by annie sloan chalk paint.
I refinished the top in dark walnut.
Added new hardware to make it all look complete.
She wanted to keep the mirror old looking.
I thought it looked nice and showed the age.
Refinished the inside some.
Then sealed it all in a flat water based finish.
Here it is! Love!!
She did also, when we delivered it she ran her hand over it
and said "Oh my so smooth and beautiful! No wonder your
booked for months & clients keep coming back to you!"
Love to hear how happy people are with our finish 💖
By the way I asked if I could see those pieces she had gotten before
from those other places here in the Houston area...
WOW! she was't lying. She had purchased online and didn't go see
it in person nor did they have close up pictures of it online.
But, then again some people like the brush stroke finishes,
not sure on the thick caked up finishes though 😕
Now, I understand some who paint pieces for themselves to put in
their home to save money, but to sell them for hundreds? I couldn't do that.
But, that's just me.
Graphite Darkest Grey Dresser and Chest Set......
We found this beautiful dresser set a month ago and I
decided to paint in my own design instead of listing it as is.
Here are the befores below.
I changed out the hardware for french handles
and kept the knobs on the chest.
I decided to go dark on these pieces.
I did graphite in annie sloan chalk paint
on everything even the hardware.
Smooth flat finish.
I didn't distress it just let the distress happen naturally
when I waxed it.
So there is hardly any distress.
Loving how good it turned out!! BEAUTIFUL 💖😍
Has been sold.
Vintage black look for chest...
A client who purchased the nightstands set
we custom painted in a vintage black look
(you can view those in a previous post),
wanted us to custom paint her chest of drawers
just like the nightstands.
Here is the before....
Painted in Annie Sloan graphite....
aged and aged the hardware also....
Love it!
Black Aged Vintage Look for Nightstands Set......
Before picture of this nightstand set. I didn't like
the hardware in the middle, so we took those out.
Sanded the tops down to smooth it out.
Painted them with annie sloan chalk paint....
aged them to look old and vintage....
painted and aged the hardware also....
I really like the old vintage look of these!
Aged Black Antique China Cabinet.......
Last piece for the 4 piece custom painted order done
for our repeat client. She wanted this antique
china cabinet in a aged distressed shabby chic black.
The sides of front had glass, she wanted mirrors to replace the glass.
Here is the before below....
we also repaired all the missing warped veneer on bottoms...
I used Annie Sloan chalk paint in graphite
for this one...
aged it......
ordered the mirrors and added them....
painted the inside exactly like the outside.....
aged the hardware and hinges....
she wanted it a old and dirty black....
LOVE!