How to Add Interest to A Painted Piece of Furniture:
You can paint every piece of furniture that you come across and it will look great. You can crack open a can of white paint wait for it to dry and distress it a little and call it a day. It will sell and the new owner will be thrilled.
But if you really want to turn heads and make her feel all special about herself. Dress her up and show off her details.
Let me show you how.
Add a contrasting color to an off-white piece like I did with these drawers. Distress the edges and it will draw attention to the carved details.
You know when you’re all dressed up with the perfect outfit, makeup just right, a great shade of lipstick…you know what I mean. This red hardware completes her and makes it hard not to take a second look at this pretty lady.
And if a beautiful two toned paint job and red hardware doesn’t do enough for you, add baskets!
She was a fast mover, she’s headed to a beach house. You know I’m jealous 😉
alekacraftaholic says
January 26, 2014 at 11:19 amWhat a piece of furniture! Stunning!
Debbie says
January 26, 2014 at 7:51 pmThanks!
sammi demaris says
October 23, 2013 at 10:35 pmI just love this piece. Did you start with a tall dresser? remove top drawer? This would make a great tv stand in a bedroom….can you purchase items from your website?? This is ALL MY STYLE AND TASTE!!! You certainly do beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing all your great tips and instructions!!!
Elizabeth@ Blue Clear Sky says
August 4, 2013 at 5:28 pmSo pretty! No wonder it sold fast. I’m actually painting my first two toned dresser today!
Debbie says
August 4, 2013 at 9:57 pmThank you! I can’t wait to see yours 🙂
debbiedoos says
July 19, 2013 at 4:47 pmYou do amazing work Debbie, and funny because I can always tell your pieces from a crowd. You put a unique twist on them. Pinning:)
Heidi @ Decor & More says
July 19, 2013 at 4:26 pmShe is lovely and right at home at the beach, I’m sure! The red knobs are inspired, Debbie — the perfect pop of fun!
xo Heidi
Laura says
July 19, 2013 at 11:21 amLove this. 🙂
Carol says
July 19, 2013 at 11:06 amI especially love the dresser with the two baskets- such a clever idea.
katie says
July 19, 2013 at 10:08 amOooh, love this! Wish I could it put it in my (imaginary!) beach house!