French Provincial Makeover
I call her Frenchie, Mrs. French Provincial.
You’ve seen her around…
I removed the back, sanded, cleaned her up and started painting.
If you follow me on instagram, (refreshrestyle) those are two of the photos that I posted. I’m always sharing my current projects, this one was before Christmas. I’m slow 🙂 I also share window shopping, Murphy, dirty laundry…you know everyday stuff.
In this photo you can see a little of the green highlights. I used two colors, trying to create a subtle difference.
I also added wallpaper to the new backing.
New handles and a little edge distressing.
The new statement piece, vibrant color, wallpaper and handles.
I think it would look great in a kitchen or any room that needs a pop of color.
What do you think?
They said it was impossible but I did it, I painted 6 chairs in one day! How to spray paint dining chairs with chalk paint:
How to Spray Paint wicker with Chalk Paint:
And I painted fabric too!
Sharing: Thistlewood Farms, StoneGable
Mary P says
June 29, 2017 at 6:47 amI love the color. Nothing can ever be too blue. My favorite color.
Josephine/Pinky says
September 13, 2015 at 6:08 pmLovely, lovely. I love the color the wallpaper backing etc.
cathy says
January 21, 2014 at 5:11 ami was wondering how was the french provicial was painting by machine or by hand. and did yoo strip it first?
Debbie says
January 21, 2014 at 3:01 pmIt’s painted by hand and I use Maison Blanche vintage furniture paint. You don’t have to strip!
Debby says
February 25, 2018 at 9:55 pmdid you have to sand it before using the vintage paint?
Debbie says
February 27, 2018 at 9:24 pmIt depends on the piece, I usually do a test spot and my fingernail test. Paint a spot with 2 coats and if it scrapes off, sand lightly.
Kelly DeVol says
January 20, 2014 at 10:07 pmI love the color! What a transformation piece. Beautiful!
Debbie says
January 20, 2014 at 10:13 pmThanks Kelly!
linda says
November 18, 2013 at 8:34 pmI have that exact piece and is using in kitchen as two pieces hanging the top and using bottom as counter
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
January 10, 2013 at 7:53 pmI am dying over this one! I couldn’t tell it was wallpaper on the back…it totally looks like wood slats…don’t you think it would like to live in my kitchen???
Heidi @ Decor & More says
January 10, 2013 at 6:46 pmLOVE it!! Yes, the perfect pop of color — wouldn’t it be fun in a craft room, too?? Nicely done, Debbie!
xo Heidi
shabbychiclife-silvia says
January 10, 2013 at 8:36 amWonderful! I love Before and After and the color used is too nice.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
January 9, 2013 at 10:17 pmThat color is gorgeous!!! Amazing what a lot of paint and some creativity can do.The black hardware is perfect with the bright color!!!
When I first saw the back of the piece I thought that you had laid that colored backsplash glass in it. Very very pretty!
Carlene@Organized Clutter says
January 9, 2013 at 8:29 pmDebbie, the makeover is amazing. Great color.
Karen says
January 9, 2013 at 6:38 pmWhat a gorgeous piece! Love the color combos. Thanks for sharing!
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
January 9, 2013 at 3:22 pmlove the wallpaper with the color of the furniture piece! turned out beautiful! what a great statement piece!
Jo Ann says
January 9, 2013 at 11:15 amI love this! We painted our living room this color just before Christmas decorating and it looks fabulous! Decorated our tree in dark teal, green and pops of red and it was gorgeous! You did an awesome Number one job! I don’t have a website.
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
January 9, 2013 at 9:16 amLove your transformation! The color is great! Have a great week.
Leslie
Jordan@the2seasons says
January 9, 2013 at 9:18 amSo cute and fun. Love the color.
kim says
January 9, 2013 at 9:12 amDeb, that looks so good. I love the back.
Shannon Fox says
January 8, 2013 at 11:52 pmThat is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
jen says
January 8, 2013 at 11:27 pmI love frenchie! and she’s my favorite color! great job! got an idea for an alternate title though– those of you who listen to Janet Jackson will appreciate this…The names Frenchie….Mrs. Provincial if you’re nasty.
Jacque says
January 8, 2013 at 11:22 pmI love the color but the back of this bookcase is to die for! Beautiful!
Fairfield House says
January 8, 2013 at 9:15 pmI think Frenchie would look lovely in an office … In MY office! Beautiful job, as always, Deb. I walked away from a book case with lots of intricate details, went back today and (you know this sad song) it was gone!
Your Friend,
Deborah
Gina says
January 8, 2013 at 4:42 pmShe’s a beauty! Love the color!
cassie says
January 8, 2013 at 2:49 pmlove that color! what a fun piece!
Deneen says
January 8, 2013 at 2:44 pmOOO I love the color! Great idea doe wallpapering the back too!
debbiedoos says
January 8, 2013 at 1:35 pmFrenchie is gorgeous Freshie. LOVE the color too!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
January 8, 2013 at 1:17 pmDebbie,
Wonderful makeover…really like what you did to the back of her:) What color is it?
Blessings,
Linda