Warm undertones and different shades of white give this armoire a richness and complexity missing in many new pieces of furniture. The panels on the doors are a bright white, while the white on the frame is warm with yellow undertones, or a antique white that becomes creamy with age. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® you can easily recreate this vintage color palette. Old White on the frame and Pure White on the door panels will give your white interest and variation. Add shadows by using Coco, a warm brown along the edges and in the recesses. Distress minimally and carefully.
To see another color combination on an armoire, see my post Lovely Lavender, or Project Journal where I share how I painted a rosewood armoire in blues and browns.
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It would have never occurred to me to use PW & OW to create this effect! Thank you for sharing your brilliance!
Robin
Between mixing and layering those are probably my most used colors. I’m always running out of one or the other. Thanks, Robin.
Leslie
Can we mix PW and OW to get a not so bright pure white or is it better to use wax to change the PW color?
Is it for sale?
Erika,
Sadly no, but it is so easy, you could paint your own. If you can’t find one vintage at a good price, consider something from Ikea,(or similar) store. Thanks for asking and reading the blog. Happy Holidays,
Cheers,
Leslie
So all the dark (chippy spots) are front the brown paint? Looks AWESOME!
hi Leslie,
I am trying to redo a dresser and want to go for the same effect as the panels on the doors of the armoire. This will be my first project, so I am a bit nervous. Did you apply any wax after applying the PW? And are the dark looking spots from the coco color? Don’t want to mess this up! Thanks!
Would you please post a step-by-step guide in how to achieve this look on the old white armoire. My husband and I are painting our kitchen cabinets and this is the look I want to achieve. Thank you!
HELP! I’ve done my formerly sage green kitchen cabinets in Pure White ASCP and Gasp, whispering here) I don’t like it. It feels too stark, especially next to my vintage farm sink. Can I go over with a coat of Old White or do I need to mix OW and PW together to soften the look, and then wax?
Did the exact same thing. PW is way to bright. I put clear wax on. Wondering what to do? I ordered dark wax thought maybe tame the brightness down. But I would love any suggestions
Look ALL right!!!
Hi there, did you paint the inside with chalk paint as well?
Love it!
Wonderful look! You’re extremely talented. Would you be so kind to help a beginner here…I’m taking my 12 y/o Ethan Allen oak or maple (not positive which it is) coffee table and Im wanting to achieve this exact look with it. Do you recommend I just use the warm white first then do a coat of clear wax next? Then when should I apply the coco on the edges & crevices? Do I apply wax to the coco edges & crevices, also? Or apply any dark wax anywhere? A step by step direction would be extremely appreciated.
Carrie