January 8, 2013
French Provincial Makeover
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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
29 Comments
ArchiveDebbie,
Wonderful makeover...really like what you did to the back of her:) What color is it?
Blessings,
Linda
Frenchie is gorgeous Freshie. LOVE the color too!
OOO I love the color! Great idea doe wallpapering the back too!
love that color! what a fun piece!
She's a beauty! Love the color!
I 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
I love the color but the back of this bookcase is to die for! Beautiful!
I 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.
That is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Deb, that looks so good. I love the back.
So cute and fun. Love the color.
Love your transformation! The color is great! Have a great week.
Leslie
I 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.
love the wallpaper with the color of the furniture piece! turned out beautiful! what a great statement piece!
What a gorgeous piece! Love the color combos. Thanks for sharing!
Debbie, the makeover is amazing. Great color.
That 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!
Wonderful! I love Before and After and the color used is too nice.
LOVE it!! Yes, the perfect pop of color -- wouldn't it be fun in a craft room, too?? Nicely done, Debbie!
xo Heidi
I 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???
I have that exact piece and is using in kitchen as two pieces hanging the top and using bottom as counter
I love the color! What a transformation piece. Beautiful!
Thanks Kelly!
i was wondering how was the french provicial was painting by machine or by hand. and did yoo strip it first?
It's painted by hand and I use Maison Blanche vintage furniture paint. You don't have to strip!
did you have to sand it before using the vintage paint?
It 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.
Lovely, lovely. I love the color the wallpaper backing etc.
I love the color. Nothing can ever be too blue. My favorite color.