You know by now I love painting absolutely everything I can get my hands on. Not only is paint a great way to give a tired piece an updated look but it can also help integrate a vintage piece into a modern lifestyle (which clearly I love doing!). So today I wanted to share one of my latest paint projects using the very well-known Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.
To create the perfect writing nook, I found this gorgeous desk and stool (that I sort of stole) from the in-laws storage collection. I instantly fell in love with the curvy legs and old school charm. The wrought iron candle chandelier is a thrift store purchase that I made during the winter season. (For only $2.99!!)
For this project, I used Chalk Paint® in the colour French Linen. For those of you unfamiliar with Chalk Paint®, this formula gives a very matte, almost chalky finish to your pieces (not to be confused with chalkboard paint). There are a number of benefits that I love about this product. For instance:
- It sticks to almost any surface (no sanding or priming required);
- you can create any finish: distressed, textured or smooth; and
- you can mix and match any of the colours to create your own colour palette.
Each of my pieces were given two coats of Chalk Paint®. I wanted to create a smooth finish so I didn’t have to worry about any other techniques—just straight forward painting for this one.
Unfortunately I didn’t have the Annie Sloan Soft Wax on hand to finish my project but I highly recommend using it for furniture. For longevity and durability purposes, you always need to seal the deal with a finisher!
Once I painted everything, I reupholster the stool seat in Annie Sloan’s Fabric using GIGI. I am so impressed with this heavy duty fabric—the quality is amazing!
With my left over material, I updated the drawer’s siding for an added hint of colour. I simply Mod Podge it on.
And there you have it. What do you think?!
Have you used Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan before? What did you paint?
Disclosure: Annie Sloan Unfolded provided me with product for this post. As always, all creativity, opinions and comments are entirely my own.
16 Comments
Beautiful! That grey is perfect and I love the matching drawer
Thanks Casey! After this project, it makes me want to do matching drawers everywhere!
I have never heard of chalk paint. This looks like a great project. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a fun product to use! You must try 🙂
Beautiful Sabrina! Looks amazing and I love the matte finish!
Thanks so much Paulina!!
What. a beautiful transformation. I love the color.. It looks soo soft!
I know that sounds silly, but, that is how I best describe it. Very clever to add a special touch to the drawer.
Love, love, love all of it!
Soft is the perfect word to describe it! Thanks for stopping by Debbie:)
Beautiful! I love the colors. I am sad I didn’t know they had a thing called chalk paint until now. I have to try this out on some of my stuff that needs spruced up. Great job.
Misty, you will love it. It looks great on furniture! Thanks for the comment
Wow, the paint made the table & stool look like new!
That looks so awesome! I love how you used fabric to line the drawers- it’s just a hint of fun but it’s so stunning! 🙂
That’s awesome! What a transformation!
What a difference! I love the detail you added on the drawers!
Thank you Brandee!!
I love this! I would’ve thrown that desk away if it were mine. Now I’d actually pay $$ for it!