I'm in love... no, not with a person, with a paint treatment :).
I've begun painting over my black furniture with bone white, distressing it and LOVING the results!! I'm ready to repaint everything black and then white again just to get that look. No, I'm not that crazy. I might add a few black highlights here and there to my other pieces, but I'm too tired of painting furniture to start all over again.
The whole thing began when I repainted my kitchen in bone white two weekends ago. I have a maple slab plank that I made into a shelf last year and spray painted with Rustoleum Painter's Touch Canyon Black. I decided it would be nicer if it matched the walls, so I painted it a semi-gloss version of the wall colour. Then I sanded the top and the edges and fell in love. I painted over the corbels as well - more love fest and when I hung everything up again, the love fest grew and grew:
My eyes fell on my poor Ikea Bekvam kitchen cart that has been made over seemingly endless times... and they are SUCH A PAIN to paint!! I bit the bullet and began painting - LOVE!!
And then I painted white over a dark basket as well.
And with all the white paint, my windowless and dark kitchen is brightening right up! I can't believe how much better everything looks compared to the way it looked when I moved in. Paint makes SUCH a difference!!
BEFORE:
AFTER
I have another project on the go that I've begun painting in this combo but I'm not going to share here. You'll just have to wait.
Have a great week!
Linking to:
Tuesday Treasures
My Repurposed Life
Primitive and Proper
Faded Charm
Saavy Southern Style
Power of Paint Party
Jennifer Rizzo
French Country Cottage
Common Ground
Homespun Happenings
My Romantic Home
the Shabby Nest
Chic on a Shoestring
Funky Junk Interiors
I heart nap time
Serendipity and Spice
You're Talking Too Much
DIY Showoff
Homemaker on a Dime
Between Naps on the Porch
Mod Vintage Life
Coastal Charm
Cowgirl Up
Show me what you've got
a bowl full of lemons
DIY by Design
Clean & Scentsible
Beneath My Heart
All Star Block Party
Embracing Change
August Before & After Party
I've begun painting over my black furniture with bone white, distressing it and LOVING the results!! I'm ready to repaint everything black and then white again just to get that look. No, I'm not that crazy. I might add a few black highlights here and there to my other pieces, but I'm too tired of painting furniture to start all over again.
The whole thing began when I repainted my kitchen in bone white two weekends ago. I have a maple slab plank that I made into a shelf last year and spray painted with Rustoleum Painter's Touch Canyon Black. I decided it would be nicer if it matched the walls, so I painted it a semi-gloss version of the wall colour. Then I sanded the top and the edges and fell in love. I painted over the corbels as well - more love fest and when I hung everything up again, the love fest grew and grew:
My eyes fell on my poor Ikea Bekvam kitchen cart that has been made over seemingly endless times... and they are SUCH A PAIN to paint!! I bit the bullet and began painting - LOVE!!
And then I painted white over a dark basket as well.
And with all the white paint, my windowless and dark kitchen is brightening right up! I can't believe how much better everything looks compared to the way it looked when I moved in. Paint makes SUCH a difference!!
BEFORE:
I have another project on the go that I've begun painting in this combo but I'm not going to share here. You'll just have to wait.
Have a great week!
Linking to:
Tuesday Treasures
My Repurposed Life
Primitive and Proper
Faded Charm
Saavy Southern Style
Power of Paint Party
Jennifer Rizzo
French Country Cottage
Common Ground
Homespun Happenings
My Romantic Home
the Shabby Nest
Chic on a Shoestring
Funky Junk Interiors
I heart nap time
Serendipity and Spice
You're Talking Too Much
DIY Showoff
Homemaker on a Dime
Between Naps on the Porch
Mod Vintage Life
Coastal Charm
Cowgirl Up
Show me what you've got
a bowl full of lemons
DIY by Design
Clean & Scentsible
Beneath My Heart
All Star Block Party
Embracing Change
August Before & After Party
I so love that look. I like what you've done! So fresh looking.
ReplyDeleteHolly
fits right in! nicely done Anne! Are you going to repaint your breakfast table now?
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I like the look of this paint treatment. Your kitchen is looking great!
ReplyDeleteOh, you've been busy! Your paint treatment looks fantastic. I know it is a joy to cook in your "new" space. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks terrific, Anne. I'm just starting to use the chalk paint and am loving the results.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling the love ... and now am tempted to grab a can of white and a piece of sandpaper and start going to town ...
ReplyDelete:)
Linda
It looks very bright and fresh! Great job! New follower! Christie
ReplyDeletelooks great! the black gives a nice contrast underneath.
ReplyDeleteI love the white paint. It should add some brightness. Fantastic look
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Looks great! What a charming kitchen.
ReplyDeleteLove that space. Fun to see what you've been up to!
ReplyDelete--Katie
It looks gorgeous, Anne!
ReplyDeleteHope you will stop by for a fun glass bottle platter giveaway!
Very charming, Anne! The white over the black does look amazing ~ paint is a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteso lovely, anne! it looks fresh and bright--great redo!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it Anne! I love white on white, but it can look sterile if not done right. Your bringing the black back on the edges makes it perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the change is remarkable. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bits of black distressing showing through the white! I am totally feeling the love, too!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne
wow, HUGE difference, but I'm just a little partial to white. Hard work, but so worth it!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been MIA! I love how things are looking! Hows that roof??
ReplyDeletegreetings!
ReplyDeletei popped over after reading your sweet comment at elyse/shabby sweet tea's blog.
don't you love paint? it rocks! all of your transformations are fabulous!
happy summer wishes
xo
elyse
I absolutely love the new look! I love the hardware on that cabinet too! I am so ready to paint my Kitchen! Thank you so much for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
ReplyDeleteO.K. Now I want to go out and redecorate my kitchen. The AFTER picture really shows the difference. It looks great! I have white cabinets in my kitchen, and I didn't realize how lighter and more cheerful it looks than just wooden ones. That looks like a little coffee area, so charming.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
I love the white and black, and I think it's your great accessories like the wire basket that pull it all together.
ReplyDeleteYour after pictures are amazing. Love the white. Your kitchen looks so cozy and inviting.
ReplyDeleteGlad I found your blog...gonna go back through the whole thing.
Hi Anne! I love two toned looks- especially white with wood. GREAT job!! Such an improvement. My friend has 2 wooden Ikea kitchen carts that I'm trying to get her to do this sort of look with. I'm going to show her your blog post to convince her! =)
ReplyDeleteI love it...you are right...your kitchen looks so fresh and bright....Great job there Anne...you are the best!!
ReplyDeleteYour project feels perfect for summer! Give yourself a huge pat on the back. Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. The white looks totally amazing. I love it. Your kitchen looks fabulous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love white and black! You've done a great job!! What a big difference it makes in your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteAwesome love the last pic with your bow wow peeking round the corner to cute.
ReplyDeleteRaNae
Thanks for sharing this at the All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
the difference is amazing in that last set of photos! LOVE the after picture...I noticed that sweet little face peeking around the corner. :)
ReplyDeletegreat job!
gail