Two Tone Mid Century Modern Makeover
Welcome to this months DIY Furniture Challenge! Two tone is our theme this month and I’m so happy that I found an awesome piece to work on! At the end of the post, be sure to check out all the other makeovers!
Here we go with mine:
When I saw this piece I got excited, it looked perfect…from a distance.
Upon further inspection, I noticed a big hunk missing there on the right! Not just a hunk missing, but the top is not real wood! And a big gash on that side.
So what’s a girl to do. I bought it, put it in my storage unit for a year and when we were getting ready to move I saw it.
The perfect candidate for a two tone makeover 😉
Here’s what I used:
1. Wood filler for damaged area (follow directions for dry time)
2. Bosch ROS20VSC 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander with Carrying Bag
3. General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint Pint
4. General Finishes Flat water based top coat
5. Maison Blanche Antique Wax: Dark Brown
Here’s what I did:
1. Use wood filler on damaged areas. I overfill the area, so when I sand it blends with the non-damaged surface.
2. Sand top and damaged areas.
3. Clean the whole piece.
4. Wax the wood areas.
5. Paint 2 coats with General Finishes Milk Paint, follow drying directions.
6. Apply General Finishes Top Coat.
The dark wax brought the wood to life and repaired several areas!
She’s a keeper! What do you think??
I wanted to thank General Finishes (see them on Facebook) for suppling the paint and top coat for this project. This was the first time that I used the General Finishes Milk Paint and I loved it! If you paint furniture, I recommend you try it! It comes in awesome colors. And the General Finishes Flat Top Coat is the perfect companion.
I included my affiliate links for some items that I use and love.
More awesome Two Tone Makeovers here:
Laurie @ VinYet Etc. says
September 12, 2017 at 3:52 pmThis is completely gorgeous! I also must ask, where did you find that awesome articulated hand? LOVE it!
gail says
October 12, 2014 at 10:25 amBeautiful job Debbie!!! That’s an amazing transformation. I’m glad you “found” it. lol
gail
Colleen Pastoor says
October 7, 2014 at 10:05 amThis looks SO good! I would never have thought to split the colours like that. This would go so perfectly in my home… now I’m on the lookout!
Kat@Home. Made. Interest. says
October 6, 2014 at 9:32 pmThis is absolutely beautiful! I love the two tone look on a mid century modern piece. Thanks for sharing!
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
September 29, 2014 at 8:17 pmDebbie, you out did yourself! Not only is your mid century piece made over stunningly but the styling and photography are over the top awesome too! 3 cheers to you my friend
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
September 29, 2014 at 7:31 amDebbie… I LOVE your piece! It’s beautiful- the white really accents the lines on it nicely!. It would go so well with my litttle coffee table too 😉
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
September 28, 2014 at 9:37 amDebbie,
It turned out beautifully!! The styling looks like it jumped of the pages of a high style magazine!! Well done, friend!! ~Christy
Jeanette says
September 27, 2014 at 5:53 pmThis is amazing and it still has the feel of mid century modern furniture. Wonderful job! Jeanette
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
September 26, 2014 at 11:44 pmDebbie, this turned out fabulous! And I laughed too hard at your story… My garage is so stocked that I frequently forget what pieces I have too! 😉
Jenna says
September 26, 2014 at 11:08 pmDebbie, I love love love this piece. Mid-Century Modern Furniture is one of my faves, but when you add that two-toned look to it, its just off the charts!! Fab job, girl!
Donna S. Martin says
September 26, 2014 at 11:54 amI have a glider rocker with ottoman that has a cranberry pad on it. What color would you recommend painting it? My living room is navy, cranberry, and white.
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
September 26, 2014 at 10:50 amDebbie this is a stunning mid-century piece makeover – what a difference! I don’t blame you for it being a keeper. I’m really enjoying this series and look forward to it each month. You gals are a talented bunch!
Pauline Henderson says
September 25, 2014 at 11:17 pmLove it!
Paula@SweetPea says
September 25, 2014 at 2:59 pmWhat a great end result for this piece! Like Christy, I’ve never thought about waxing wood and will have to remember that tip.
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
September 25, 2014 at 12:55 pmWhat a gorgeous makeover! It never occurred to me to wax the wood! It looks so much richer now. Beautiful job. 🙂
karin says
September 25, 2014 at 8:10 amDebbie, you really do have such a gift! It is just so gorgeous I can’t even believe it!
I love it!
Hugs,
Karin
Breanna says
September 25, 2014 at 9:08 amI’m in love with this! It turned out so great 🙂
cassie says
September 25, 2014 at 8:58 amthis is one of my all time favorite looks!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
September 25, 2014 at 8:35 amThat is amazing how completely different (and completely BETTER) that piece looks!! What a beauty it is!!!
Nancy