DRAB 2 FAB
Reclaim * Restore * Adore
Experimenting with Stencils
Every time I get a new piece of furniture I’m newly inspired. I look at the hardware, the height, the details and think “how can I turn this into something fabulous”. This dresser came from a friend who was trying to make room in her house. She has two sons, but like most young people they aren’t interested in grandma’s old furniture. Lucky me!
Knowing that I have a passion for reclaiming and restoring unwanted furniture, my friend offered me several pieces, which I accepted with enthusiasm! Once I got the items home, I was anxious to get started.
I started by painting the hardware silver for a more contemporary look. This led me to painting the dresser in grey for subtlety. I started with 2 coats of white and then 2 coats of grey. I usually distress my pieces, so I thought that a white undercoat would really complement the grey when sanded.
I often add stencils to give some interest to a piece, but I thought that this dresser would look awesome with large flowers stencilled to the drawers. In order to achieve this look, I used 2 stencils and placed them more or less randomly. Unless something should look uniform, I definitely prefer a more random look. This whole process was done just with my eyes. I moved the stencil around until I got the “look” I wanted to achieve.
As always, this piece was waxed for protection and VOILA! *
*If you have furniture that you no longer want or use, please let me know and I’ll be happy to take it off your hands. Alternatively, I am available to refinish your furniture and give it new life! Just let me know how I can help.
Bernice
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