I love credenzas and I’ve been wanting to get one but I’m not willing to spend a lot. I saw this credenza on the curb when my sister and I were out yardsaling. I couldn’t believe it was free! It needed a fresh new coat of paint but I saw the potential.
I’m a fan of the midcentury-modern style and things made of solid wood. I saw a beautiful credenza from West Elm but it was expensive so I passed on that one.
Do you have old furniture in the garage that you no longer use? With a little creativity and time, you can transform old furniture to look brand new.
Do you need inspiration? Go to Pinterest and look for a specific style that speaks to you. For instance, do you like farmhouse, modern or rustic style furniture?
This is how it looked when I got it.
For this project, I used 5 paint colors. I had leftover paints so I didn’t even have to buy that. Even better, right?
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Paint colors I used:
Kilz chalk paint – white , top, side and bottom
Valspar – Repose Gray, top drawer
Behr – Creme Brulee , middle drawer
Vaspar – Escape Gray, side cabinets
Behr – Platinum, last drawer
Krylon gold spray paint, pulls
Directions
- Remove the pulls and sand it lightly using medium grit sandpaper.
- Wipe the dust off with a damp cloth before painting it.
- Paint. I added 2 coats of paint, letting the first fully dry before adding the second.
- Spray paint the pulls. I used metallic gold and reattached them once everything had dried. You are all done. Easy, peasy right?
I am pleased with how it turned out. Have you painted furniture before?
Takeaway: there are creative ways to turn curb fodder into nice additions to your home.
Jennabel
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