Friday, June 29, 2012

Grey Washed Stand

Here is the after of my stand.




Remember the before?



I started with a grey primer.  After that, came layers and layers of paint, white gesso, and a final wash of grey.  



I embraced the imperfections, and did a little sanding in spots to reveal some of the paint layers, including a honey color.



I almost left the handles alone, but they had such great detail that were enhanced by my paint treatment.










How do you like it?



It has a companion piece.  A bench that I'll share in another post.


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81 comments:

  1. DanielleJune 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Lovely! I love this style that you have. It is just beautiful.

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  2. CURIOUS June 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Rosemary! . . . You are the QUEEN of TRANSFORMATIONS ! Just AWESOME !! Take Care, JOE & GLENN

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  3. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    This is just absolutely beautiful -
    You're such an inspiration!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  4. Inspired by youJune 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I have to nightstands that I would love to do this technique on. You did such a great job!

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  5. CynthiaJune 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I love this table. The color is fantastic. I also like the legs and embellishments on the table. A Stunner.

    Cynthia

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  6. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    It looks amazing! Thank you so much for your kind comment the other day.

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  7. AnneJune 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Rosemary,
    Looks beautiful!
    ((((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  8. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJune 28, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful! The layers of color really brings out the details.

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  9. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I LOVE IT Rosemary!!

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  10. Julia @ 551EastdesignJune 28, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    This is beautiful Rosemary!

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  11. PamelaJune 28, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!!

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  12. BiljanaJune 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I love it,absolutely beautiful:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  13. Honey at 2805June 28, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    You certainly did this one proud! It's a beauty!

    Thank you so very much for participating in Potpourri Friday!

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I LOVE it, Rosemary! It turned out beautifully. The details just stand out wonderfully and the handles do look really good painted, too.

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  15. GailJune 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Oh I LOVE it Rosemary! Such a beautiful piece of furniture!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

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  16. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 28, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    It's stunning. It's easy to see the great bones it has in the before picture, but you turned it into a real beauty!

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  17. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 28, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous dear Rosemarry, wow! Nothing to do with the before, I can't even recognize the style, lol! You are a very talented and pretty girl. Happy weekend.

    FABBY

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  18. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 28, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    The after is just perfect - I agree about painting the handles too as the light color really brings out all of their details as well. Your photos are always so well done -- I think I need to take a photography class from you!

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  19. OliveJune 28, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    The legs are handsome and I love the grey color Rosemary.

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  20. Shabby chic SandyJune 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    So pretty--great details!

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  21. ANNEJune 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Wow Rosemary, you did a superb job on this piece. It is really gorgeous!

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  22. Amanda@RelovedRubbishJune 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love the layered finish you created and it goes perfectly with this darling piece!

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  23. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    oh my..soooo lovely! i'm really thinking about adding that grey color you use to bits and pieces around my home....it's soo ooh la la!

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  24. Amy ChalmersJune 28, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    I have to agree with Curious Boys!! I love this table transformation!! Super!

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  25. LindaJune 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    It is so elegant in that color. I love your transformations!

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  26. The Bold AbodeJune 28, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Amazing details, my friend! It's spectacular...

    Thanks for linking up to Bloggy Olympics Paint Event!

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  27. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    One word...STUNNING!

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  28. KellyJune 28, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Oh my goodness! I would love to have that (if I had a place for it). It is SO perfect in every way. You did a great job! Can't wait to see the bench.

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  29. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 28, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Do I like it? NO....I love it!!!

    Do you sand before you prime?

    Dee

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  30. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 28, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Bee-u-ti-ful!

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  31. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJune 28, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Hi, Rosemary. You are so talented. Love the looks of this sweet little table.

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  32. ChiPPy-SHaBByJune 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Just look at ALL-THOSE-COMMENTS!!! YOU are soooo well loved Rosemary... AND that "ViNtaGe Paris Apartment Decor Side Table is Just Adorable... You are AmaZiNg!*!*!
    Hugs - Jeanine Burkhardt

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  33. AmandaJune 28, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    This is gorgeous, Rosemary! Nicely done!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  34. AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Rosemary, you always find the most amazing pieces! Then you turn them into treasures! I love your choice of colors on this piece! Great job!

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  35. Sue@Uniquely ChicJune 28, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    This is gorgeous...just like all you share with us!

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  36. Laurel StephensJune 28, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    You are an incredible artist. This is so beautiful.

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  37. Cassie BustamanteJune 28, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    love this! what a perfect finish!

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  38. Heaven's WalkJune 28, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Girl....you're not only the Angel Wing Tag Queen...you're the Queen of Patina!! THAT is just gorgeous! Absolute French perfection. ♥ What color did you use for the "layers of paint"?

    xoox laurie

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  39. KarenJune 28, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Oh it is beautiful!

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  40. Burlap LuxeJune 29, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Truly Rosemary this piece belongs in my home, it's a piece that would inspire the best in any of my rooms. I so wish, and I have said this before that I wish I lived closer to you, I could shop and create with you. Rosemary this is a piece to love :)

    Thank you for visiting my rose art, your comments encourage the best. Your the best girl :)

    See you soon.
    Xox
    Dore

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  41. Ivy and ElephantsJune 29, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    That piece never looked better. Just beautiful!

    Paula

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  42. The White Pear TreeJune 29, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Absolutely lovely!!

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  43. AnneJune 29, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Very pretty Rosemary, love it.
    Anne

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  44. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GJune 29, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    The transformation of this pretty piece is stunning! Love it! :)

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  45. Curtains in My TreeJune 29, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    you have the touch deary

    I love it and would like to have it in my little hoarder house I live in

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  46. ScribblerJune 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Very beautiful! Anyone would love to have this one.

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  47. CynthiaJune 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Rosemary, this is absolutely beautiful! I think that was a great idea to paint the handles, too. You have remarkable vision with your projects.

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  48. IreneJune 29, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    One little word - "beautiful"

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  49. Tutti ChicJune 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    absolutely gorgeous...I LOVE it! :) chris

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  50. RoisinJune 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Wow! From grubby to gorgeous!

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  51. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    What a beautiful piece. It would be an asset in anyone's home. Great job and inspiring.

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  52. bjJune 29, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Well, sweetie girl, this just takes my breath away. I have always been in awe of your awesome talent. Now you've made me want to paint a plain ole black hutch this beautiful gray. I am not a painter, however, and it would NEVER look like this. I wish you lived next door to me and could teach me to paint like you.
    I came over from 2805....
    xoxo bj

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  53. CandyJune 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous.......of course.

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  54. JeanineJune 29, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Rosemary,
    It's gorgeous and inspiring, I have 2 end tables that look just like that style that I've been storing in my basement for years, and want to redo, that paint treatment would work on them.

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  55. From Inspiration To RealizationJune 29, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love it! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  56. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    so so pretty...would love to take lessons from you

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  57. andrea@townandprairieJune 29, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Very Frenchy in her new grey! The regal finish makes her petite frame even more captivating.

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  58. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    This is absolutely stunning! You have the most amazing talent; I just LOVE your work. This is one of the most gorgeous paint jobs I've seen on a piece in a long time. LOVE!!

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  59. daisypetalsJune 29, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    This is Melissa @ daisymaebelle.com Totally beautiful! Love this transformation!

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  60. BlissJune 29, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    That's one of those nice little items that you just know the after is gonna look wonderful. And it does!

    ~Bliss~

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  61. The Style SistersJune 29, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    This is just stunning! I love the color choices!! Great Job!
    Karin
    The Style Sisters

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  62. Melissa AndersonJune 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I love this! It was pretty before, and now it's even prettier after. What color paint gray did you use? I feel like everytime I paint something grey and then do the gesso technique, my grey begins to look bluish.

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  63. TriciaJune 30, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Love this piece...the style and the finish. Gorgeous. I have a Frenchy table and some mismatched chairs I'd like to pull together with the gray/white like you have done here. Have you put any of your techniques in a book?

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  64. Barbara JeanJune 30, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    what an amazing transformation, but then, that is your specialty isn't' it? and you do it sooo well

    blessings
    barb

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  65. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 30, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Love it Rosemary! You achieved such depth.
    <3 Christina

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  66. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJuly 1, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Love those pieces Rosemary...you brought them back to life! Stay cool!...

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  67. The Vintage FarmhouseJuly 1, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Love it!

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  68. Vintage Street DesignsJuly 2, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Absolutely love, love, love this! Such sweet details! I don't know about you; but I'd have a hard time ever parting with this piece! :)

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  69. Deborah@Green Willow PondJuly 2, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous Rosemary...just gorgeous!

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  70. Lois@pineridgehills.comJuly 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    OMG! this is so beautiful!! i love it! any "how-to" tips? am now a follower for sure!

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  71. karen@somewhatquirkyJuly 6, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I like it! So pretty. Of course, pretty is your specialty!

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  72. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~July 9, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I am always so impressed with your furniture finishes. This is the finish I am looking to do for 2 pieces I have sitting in the garage for my bedroom. Could you share more about how you do the process? Instead of gray I want to use cream and white over a pink base. I already have my ASCP colors but can't get the nerve to begin. Thanks~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  73. UnknownFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Te felicito!!!! Sos increible!! Gracias!!

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  74. UnknownSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Oh my gosh, Rosemary, this is the exact look I'm wanting for the sewing cabinet I inherited from my grandmother. Can you provide more details: what color grey paint you used; how many layers are involved in "layers and layers of paint;" and the final wash of grey (is that a wash created from the initial grey paint?). Inquiring minds want to know... Thanks. I absolutely love looking at your posts. Please respond to me at dkremenliff@csuchico.edu I'm providing this because I don't understand the instructions on how to change my profile to show my email address. I feel really stupid because I don't even know where to find my Dashboard.

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  75. JeanineOctober 18, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Rosemary,
    I love how you painted this table and would love to try it. Will you give more detailed instructions on how you did it? Thank You, Jeanine

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  76. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 4, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I just love the look of this. Did you seal it in the end or just leave it with the paint and gesso layers?

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  77. Lindsey GilmanSeptember 8, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    I'd also love to know what grey you used as the final coat. This is SO beautiful, and I have a great vanity and dresser set that need a new look. I'm also wondering if I could use a glossy grey, or a clear gloss coat for the vanity, so that cleaning up any makeup mess is easie .

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    1. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      Lindsey, this was over three years ago. I believe I mixed the paint, so, it's not a color I can give you a name for. I would suggest you check out your local paint store, and, pick a shade similar, or, just a color you like. You can use a gloss coat if you like. It won't look like this, but, it will give that clean up you want.

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  78. GlendaDecember 27, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Love this.. How many layers of color.and how did you use the gesso?

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  79. Christine62April 19, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    I was wondering the same thing...I wish you would do a tutorial on how to get this technique. It is such a beautiful piece. Please show us step by step " Lovely"

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