Inspiration for today’s color palette comes online catalog Soft Surroundings via Pinterest.. I love the combination of soft neutrals on this vintage style sideboard. Even a basic used sideboard can be transformed with paint and decorative moldings can be added to create interest. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® start with a coat of French Linen. Over that layer Duck Egg Blue. Add Coco for shadows and Old White for highlights. Next time you consider purchasing a factory made reproduction also consider picking up something secondhand from a consignment shop or craigslist. Chances are it will be a fraction of the price and you can make it yours with a little paint.
I receive many questions about the techniques I use when working on old furniture. New things are happening behind the scenes at colorways! A newly designed website will be launched, hopefully this month. One of the new elements will be a series of short videos on how to do the techniques I use: paint layering, washes, color mixing, drybrushing etc. And to start things off there will an exciting contest/giveaway. Look for more details in upcoming posts.
I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see, Country Sideboard, French Sideboard, and Country Console
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Can’t wait!
Thanks Deya!
I am SO looking forward to your tutorial videos, Leslie! I REALLY want to recreate this look on my fabric storage cabinet in my studio. I would love to see how I could actually do the technique that you wrote of. Thank you for thinking of us!!!
xoxo laurie
Thanks Laurie,
You are so great about giving me feedback. I really appreciate it. It helps me to know what techniques to focus on. Thanks,
Leslie
Love it!!!
Thanks Sandy,
Leslie
I can’t wait to see your website! Thank you so much for your willingness to teach those of us who love what you do.
The piece above is gorgeous!
I thought it was a great example of what is available to purchase($$$) if you want something new, rather than do it yourself(so easy) on an old piece. It also shows the popularity of this style.
Thanks,
Leslie
I am also looking forward to it!
Thanks Mary!,
Leslie
Leslie Where have u been? You rock and I am learning so much from you!!!
Thanks Lynn.
Leslie
Please send me your post by email.
Can’t wait to get your emails!
I’m excited for you. Can’t wait to see the website. You do such great work and inspire me.
I love Soft Surroundings decor! And I can’t wait for the videos. I bought an old table with great bones I want to use your suggestions on so I’m really looking forward to them.
By layering, do you mean a complete coat over another color?
Love your work!
Thank you Leslie. I can’t wait to see what is next.