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I bought this buffet off craigslist a few weeks ago. This guy is big, really big. I still can't believe I fit it in my SUV, but it did, and he sat in my garage for a bit until I could decide what to color paint him.

I was painting the cute dresser in Schoolhouse Slate at the same time as I was getting started on this piece so I thought, ok, I will paint him grey.
{like the dresser I painted below}


I was wrong. He looked like a whale or a big ship....not sure which. So I got started on other painting projects for clients and I came back to this guy yesterday.

I thought I would paint it my favorite color BM Covington Blue because well....I don't  know I thought maybe he needed some feminitity?  I love the way it turned out.

I painted the blue right over the grey. Distressed the edges so you can see a bit of the grey along with the natural wood. Then I waxed the piece in a clear wax. Oh, and I spray painted the original hardware black.

I think in the end I got it right.





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37 comments:

  1. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I really like how it turned out- the color and finish is wonderful! Would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! :)

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  2. jen shearsJune 9, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    oh, you DEFINITELY got it right! it is gorgeous!!

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  3. Gayle from Vintage FarmhouseJune 10, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Looks great! I like the the way the black handles pop. Big improvement from the "before" picture.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteJune 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    love that!!! i like the modern shape of it and the color is so pretty!

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  5. KristenJune 10, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love it!! You nailed the color - it's beautiful!
    Kristen - www.highheelsandahammer.com

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  6. Paige @ Lucky Me StudiosJune 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    again, your my newest favorite ... LOVE it ... in a sea of 207 entries, this little thumbnail stood out to me. got here from MMS. great job!

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  7. JeannieJune 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    This transformation is amazing! I can't believe you got it in your SUV either!

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  8. AngeJune 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! I think the handles just really make the piece, they go so well with the color and the whole piece looks fabulous!

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  9. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    this turned out beautiful , i love the handles
    lauren

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  10. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love how this turned out and think that spray painting the hardware topped it off beautifully!

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  11. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    This buffet is AMAZING!!!! I am dying to find one for my dining room. What a great redo!

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  12. carol annJune 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful blue, I love it!

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  13. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJune 11, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    That turned out great. The blue is so pretty. I just completed something similar if you want to check it out. But, I think yours turned out even better!

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  14. kellyJune 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    it's just amazing what something can turn into when done right!!

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  15. Richmond ThrifterJune 13, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    GORGEOUS! I love it! The perfect color! I may have to paint something that color now I love it so much!

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  16. Emily @ EAKaHouseJune 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    It looks fabulous! I'm trying to decide what to do with my HUGE buffet too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. Katherine @ Grass StainsJune 14, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    It is simply beautiful! I'm a huge fan of painted furniture, and I'm on a blue kick at the moment. :) Love everything about this one!

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  18. MichaelaJune 14, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    WOWWWW. I love this! So glad I found you from Cassie's link up (: This piece is beautiful. Couldn't have been a better color!

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  19. KatieJune 14, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Drool!! I love him with the feminine touch! The color you chose is perfect!!

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  20. knackJune 14, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    super pretty end result! ......and I love the striped candles in that last shot! :)

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  21. Comeca JonesJune 14, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Fabulous I love the color!

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  22. D+BJune 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Super Cute blog!! :) I am your newest follower! I will definitely be keeping an eye on your blog to learn new things!! If you would like to take a look at my blog that would be wonderful and follow me back! For-The-Luv-Of.blogspot.com Look out for some giveaways also like mineral make-up. I am new to this but excited to share ideas on yummy food!
    Thanks,
    Brooke

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  23. Noble VintageJune 15, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    really beautiful! The color is perfect. If you'd like, come link this to my Transformations and Treasures party on Wednesdays!

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  24. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Don't remember how I found your blog but I love it! I'm your newest follower!

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  25. Julia @ 551EastdesignJune 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    The hardware is really fabulous and so is the piece! I'm following:)

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  26. Jen @ The Decor SceneJune 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Alison, I'm stopping over from Just A Girl's SAS in Review post. This project is gorgeous!!! You hit the color perfectly and the hardware in black made the piece!!! I'm a new follower. I hope you will stop by my blog and say Hi. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  27. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 15, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    The color is perfect! Love the piece!

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  28. JulianneJune 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This looks AMAZING!!!!

    repurposedlifedesigns.blogspot.com

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  29. AlexJune 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Very nice! I love the color, so calming.

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  30. AlishaJune 16, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    You need your own HGTV show! Seriously! You should submit an application for Design Star--you'd totally win. :)Love this piece!

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  31. Two Thirty Five DesignsJune 19, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    WOW! Can't decided which piece I love more... amazing work!!

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  32. alissa {33shadesofgreen}June 23, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful redo - he is just gorgeous. I think you choose the perfect color.

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  33. Hollie @ I'm Busy ProcrastinatingJune 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Found you at The DIY Showoff. That piece was outright ugly before, but now it's a lovely color, and seems to fit right in at your house. Nice choices!

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  34. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJuly 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Hi, it's me again! Just letting you know that I've pinned this in Pinterest and featured it today here. Please feel free to grab the feature button on my sidebar :)

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  35. Life In The Thrifty LaneJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I love the color and how it turned out! Hope you don't mind me sharing it tonight with my readers!
    Veronica

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  36. HawleyAugust 3, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Can I ask where you got that lamp and lampshade? I LOVE it!!

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  37. ShannonDecember 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I LOVE your projects and am about to do one similar to this one. My question is, how do you prepare this veneer surface??? Do you have a problem with the paint adhering? Do you prime? Use a specific type of paint? Thanks!! I am new to painting veneer.

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