Before and after of the antique chest

I painted five pieces of furniture in the girls’ room, plus all the art and mirrors, so I’ve been sharing pieces one at a time instead of one super long post. 

Today I wanted to show you the before of this chest.

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This was passed down to me from my great Aunt Frances along with a matching four poster bed. I was using it in my son’s room, but decided since it had seen better days, it would be great painted. This is what it looked like. I had obviously already sanded one of the drawers and taken off some of the hardware before I remembered to take a photo.

It was pretty bad.

I sanded it all down, then painted with white Rustoleum spray paint to coat the whole thing first. I then rolled on white latex paint over the whole piece. 

I came back with a brush and painted the grey I used on the walls, “Persian Seed Pearl” into the design.

After that dried, I brushed silver metallic craft paint into the grooves and wiped it off with a wet cloth. 

I then sanded around all the edges for a little distressing then applied clear paste wax to the white parts, and dark wax to the grey sections. I spray painted the hardware with Rustoleum Metallic silver. 

I painted and distressed a couple pieces from the old house to hang above the chest, and also painted some old candlesticks. I started with a coat of flat black spray paint, then dry brushed on silver metallic craft paint. 

I love how it all came together.

The paint really brought out the design in the wood and I’m sure my Aunt Frances would approve:-)

I used what I had and I’m very happy with the results.

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10 Comments

  1. Debra@CommonGround
    September 17, 2014 / 2:42 pm

    it's totally amazing, Anita. The contrasting painted inset really makes it a work of art!

  2. Debbie
    September 17, 2014 / 5:25 pm

    It turned out beautiful!!!

  3. Anonymous
    September 17, 2014 / 6:47 pm

    Your chest is so gorgeous and unique! I love it and it looks so great in your fabulous bedroom!

  4. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR
    September 17, 2014 / 10:47 pm

    You did an amazing job on this piece, Anita! It turned out beautifully!

  5. Unknown
    September 17, 2014 / 11:42 pm

    Awesome transformation.!!

  6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs
    September 18, 2014 / 2:45 am

    You transformed that piece into an piece that your Great Aunt Frances would be so over joyed with!…Stunning!!..

  7. At The Picket Fence
    September 18, 2014 / 4:22 am

    That looks amazing Anita! You've given it new life for sure!
    Vanessa

  8. Fiona, Lilyfield Life
    September 19, 2014 / 10:12 am

    hi Anita- I just found you and love what you have done with the furniture in your girls'room. I'm sure Aunt Frances would approve! Isn't painting furniture such a wonderful way to transform our homes.
    cheers fiona

  9. DD's Cottage
    September 22, 2014 / 1:57 am

    The dresser is a stunner Anita-great job!

  10. Flourchild
    October 2, 2014 / 5:33 pm

    Beautiful! I love your taste!