I helplessly admit I am much a fan of shabby chic interiors. However it’s ever growing popularity sometimes disappoints me. The whole ethos of shabby chic to me is old/nostalgia/shabby not High Street made to look shabby.
So the weirdest thing happened. I had been sorting tons of stuff to go to last week’s car boot sale, and I had put aside a black wooden dresser onto the ‘go’ pile.
I originally bought this at TKMaxx a good 4/5years ago, it was on clearance for a mere £2, the sole reason one of the underneath draws were missing and I guess it was a little tatty, but it didn’t bother me.
Back then I liked the gothic black of it, and had it displayed on my windowsill for a few years. But I don’t think it ever got a real ‘pride of place’ to be honest.
So lay and behold I am laid in bed the night before the car boot (car all packed up and ready to go) and I suddenly have a brainwave that I could paint it. Not only this but I knew we had the exact paint I wanted in our outhouse left over.
Before
After
So this week I managed to get it painted and my God I am by far pleased with the result. I think it looks like a completely different piece! The cream really does emphasis the detailing around the mirror and brings it to life. I now have it on my desk (pride of place) and cannot stop admiring it!
I really like the fact it’s not perfect, there is a draw missing and I painted it by myself, just gives it a little more character in my opinion.
What do you think to my attempt at homemade shabby chic?
Its look great! Welldone :)
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What a glorious transformation! I think it looks better without the other drawer - an added touch of quirk.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Such a bargain too!
ReplyDeleteWow - can't believe that was so cheap!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely - I quite like the black too, but it definitely has come into its own now you've painted it!
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It's utterly gorgeous. Seriously - there's one exactly the same in Laura Ashley for about £60! You've done such a good job of the painting and I love the missing drawer too!
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What a transformation, it looks fantastic! None of this high street 'shabby chic' appeals to me apart from Laura Ashley stuff, i'd choose authentic any day!
ReplyDeletelooks lovely. It is a really pretty mirror :) x
ReplyDeleteThat's such a gorgeous mirror and it looks great in the lighter colour.
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you about the whole shabby chic look, it's like vintage items, it's much better when it's genuinely old or faded or used, and it has a story behind it rather than brand new made to look old.
Lovely :)
It looks so much prettier! I'm thinking of doing my FMP next year on shabby chic interiors so I'll keep you posted! x
ReplyDeleteWow I love it! I want one :) Great bargain for only £2! xx
ReplyDeleteahh, it looks beautiful! i LOVE that one of the drawers is missing. very shabby chic, and what a bargain! :)
ReplyDeleteAww it looks beautiful :) x
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