Remember this delicious red piece?
Well I’ve been working on cooling my kitchen, literally! I used Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue on the bottom and Old Ochre on the top. Finished with Annie Sloan Soft Wax in dark and clear. I love this paint! No sanding required, you can finish a project in less than a day!
It’s funny how much lighter the room feels with the blue, even though the walls are darker.
The distressed look is from the dark wax, I was going to sand it down, but there was too much red showing through.
I bought this at Nadeau, in Savannah. They have beautiful pieces at reasonable prices.
You can find them on Facebook, Nadeau Savannah.
If you have a piece that you love, but need a change, I suggest the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It’s easy to use and I have been happy with all my projects!
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Deborah Yeary says
June 7, 2016 at 3:29 pmWhen I saw this email I said please let it be blue. Love it
Debbie says
June 8, 2016 at 11:59 amThanks!
Sharon says
August 12, 2012 at 12:04 amI love the new paint color on your island. I’m a sucker for blues.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
Korrie@RedHenHome says
August 10, 2012 at 1:47 amI am a huge red fan…but I love this in blue! I think it was meant to be!
Noemi Singleton says
December 11, 2011 at 10:52 pmI love it! In a word… gorgeous.
Kim says
June 13, 2011 at 8:23 pmThat looks great in its new colors. I need to try the duck egg. Thanks for sharing at WUW.
BeColorful says
June 13, 2011 at 12:28 amIn a word… gorgeous. I am so going to have to get on board with these paints. I’m so glad you shared this inspiring project on Motivated Monday at BeColorful and I hope you will visit again.
Pam
Debbie says
June 13, 2011 at 7:36 amThanks! Pam
Poppy says
June 7, 2011 at 11:20 pmWow! I love the new finish on the kitchen island. It is looking absolutely gorgeous. You have inspired me to try this new chalk paint……it creates such a wonderful finish. Dropping in from Motivated Monday. Thanks for sharing!~Poppy
http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/
Debbie says
June 8, 2011 at 11:28 pmThanks Poppy, can’t wait to see what you paint!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
June 7, 2011 at 10:31 pmI like the new color!
Debbie says
June 8, 2011 at 11:27 pmThank you HMCW!
Becca says
June 5, 2011 at 11:30 amThis is gorgeous! I loved it when red, but the “new” look is amazing … you’ve accessorized it beautifully, too! Love the paint colors you chose … chalk paint rocks, doesn’t it? *Becca* (newest follower)
Debbie says
June 5, 2011 at 11:48 amThanks Becca! I love chalk paint!
Christine @ Stonehouse Living says
June 4, 2011 at 11:42 amHi Debbie,
Your Kitchen Island “before” was beautiful, but the “after” is so perfect…
I love the Blue chalk paint, it all looks so calm and serene. Very, very nice!
All the Best,
Christine
Debbie says
June 4, 2011 at 12:25 pmThanks for stopping by Christine! Have a great weekend!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
June 3, 2011 at 11:05 pmLooks outstanding…job well done:) Looking forward to trying this paint, but it will need to be after the big day…picking up her dress tomorrow…can’t wait!
Blessings,
Linda
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 11:16 pmThat’s exciting! Have fun Linda!
Kara says
June 3, 2011 at 9:37 pmIt looks really beautiful and I love how it cooled things down. Great job.
Debbie says
June 4, 2011 at 12:25 pmThanks Kara!
dayka @ life+style says
June 3, 2011 at 6:55 pmthe new paint color definitely suits your kitchen better–great job on the finish, too!
thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment, i appreciate it!
best,
dayka
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 7:20 pmThanks for checking it out!
Desiree says
June 3, 2011 at 6:58 pmGreat job! I love it!
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 7:20 pmThank you!
Tammy says
June 3, 2011 at 3:19 pmThis is gorgeous!!!! I love it!! I need to get that paint!
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 4:03 pmThanks Tammy, you should get some!
Vanilla Bean Crafts says
June 3, 2011 at 1:23 pmI love the new look! The kitchen is VERY cooling now!
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 1:39 pmThanks, and with it being 100 outside, nice to be cool inside!
Lynn says
June 3, 2011 at 11:51 amI think this is really beautiful! I wish I trusted myself enough to tackle something like this. Do you mind me asking what color that is on the walls–in the after shots?
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 11:58 amYou should try on a small piece of furniture! The wall color is Ben Moore Gettysburg Gray!
Beth says
June 3, 2011 at 9:37 amanother great job .. looks great .. also LOVE THE SIGN ..
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 11:58 amThanks Beth!
SueAnn says
June 3, 2011 at 5:45 amIt is fabulous! The color is perfect!!! And it does brighten your kitchen!!
Well done!
I love also how you finished the top! Very cool piece
Hugs
SueAnn
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 11:59 amThanks SueAnn!
Karen says
June 3, 2011 at 12:46 amIts beautiful Debbie, a great transformation.
Debbie says
June 3, 2011 at 11:57 amThanks Karen!
Nita {ModVintageLife} says
June 2, 2011 at 11:01 pmI love this so much. The color is so pretty. I’d kill to have the space in my kitchen for a island like this. Great job.
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 11:04 pmThanks Nita! I am loving this paint!
Lesley says
June 2, 2011 at 10:42 pmNoticed that you were getting rid of a little red as well!!!! lol;)
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 10:52 pmGreat minds think alike Lesley! 🙂
Martina says
June 2, 2011 at 8:50 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! What a beautiful piece! Martina
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 10:52 pmThanks Martina!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
June 2, 2011 at 7:40 pmThe island looks fabulous. Such a cool piece and the blue is wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 10:52 pmMarty you’re so sweet! Hugs to you too!
Rosemary says
June 2, 2011 at 5:16 pmSometimes, you just have to change things up a bit. I think you did an awesome job on this one. I love the color and the age you added.
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 10:53 pmSo true Rosemary! Thanks!!
Vanessa says
June 2, 2011 at 4:52 pmOh, Debbie that is just beyond gorgeous!!! It looks like a completely different piece and it really does open up the space. You have me itching to take a paintbrush to my own island now. 🙂 Everything you touch turns out so beautifully and we are always so inspired by you and thrilled that you share these things with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
Debbie says
June 2, 2011 at 10:53 pmYou say the kindest things! Thanks Vanessa!!!