This was a brand new TV stand that a client of mine bought. It’s sturdy with good lines… but a bit ordinary.
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I painted it in a red that is almost pink to start with. (it looks orange here).
Yes, this is my kitchen.
Yes, I do have a garage that is empty.
Yes, I have a studio in the basement.
Yes, I think it annoyed my hubby, but he was sweet enough to not tell me.
I just like painting in my kitchen. There is really no room in my house that is off limits.
I crackled a few spots.
Then I glazed it with Stain and Seal….. my favorite on furniture!! And X-Thinner.
(glazing in process)After it dried, I added more glaze to all the edges to give it a “smoked” look.
I added “fly specking”….
And called it done.
All while it balanced on 4 cans of corn and 1/2 off the drop cloth (which is actually a blanket).
It’s very professional people. Just keeping it real.
It turned out so good in person. Client is thrilled. I love my job today.
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Happy Painting!
Jen
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19 comments
Looks great, my friend!!
Suzanne
Your cans of corn cracked me up!!! 🙂
Where’s your video?
I loved how that cabinet turned out. I think hundreds of women will be rethinking getting rid of their old video cabinets now. 🙂
It looks great but I want to see your video! Post it for us.
Gorgeous!! How smart to have you customize their basic furniture. Blessings!
where is the video??? i love how that turned out. it is such a basic boring piece turned fabulous.
Now, that is crackle done right. I’ve never tried the stain and seal and I must, now. Thanks!
It looks great… what a neat before and after! Such a huge improvement!!
Please, please tell me what colors/products you used. I have a bench that desperately needs this finish!
Please post the video!!! The cabinet looks great! I love it!!! I paint furniture in my kitchen too! Love the cans of corn:) I will have to remember that one! Your Awesome Girl!!!!!
wow! great job…love your style…thanks for sharing…Pat H
It is great!! I love the smoky effect. You always make me want to paint a piece of furniture from Craigslist. You inspire us!
I paint in my entry way only because there is no room in the kitchen. So I get you!
Can’t wait to see some video!
Wow. You really can make anything pretty can’t you.
looks so great…i am inspired to go paint something. I also like to paint in the kitchen–it is the heart of the home!
Oh Jen, that client has got to be thrilled, that turned out scrumptious!
You working in the kitchen is probably helping you multi-task with those kidlets…
and balancing on veggy cans? brilliant!
The makeover of the cabinet is lovely…and the step by step improvement was amazing.
I love how you painted IN your kitchen! The cabinet turned out great – much better than before.
OMGosh…what a COOL looking makeover! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)
Blessings,
Linda
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wow! it turned out spectacular! and your corn cans and commentary cracked me up 🙂 i could actually maybe even see a piece like that AS a kitchen island, maybe with some legs. hey, i’d want it for my kitchen, anyway!!
What a cool piece. I love how it looks like an antique cabinet, now. Nice work