I recently finished a dresser for a client. A good quality Thomasville Dresser. I say big and beastly because this thing must have weighed over 200 pounds.
I say beautiful because the lines of this dresser are just amazing, with great trim work and detail. I say red because that is exactly what the customer wanted a distressed red.
I used Rustoleum colonial red satin for this dresser. It's an amazing color.
Then I went crazy on the distressing.
I have to be quite honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the finished product when I was done, but obviously in this case the customer had a better eye than I did because I love it. I have to admit it is one of my favorite pieces to date.
With this hardware I guess I had imagined something more french shabby chic like a washed blue. What was I thinking? The contrast of this farmhouse color and the hardware is awesome.
This is why I absolutely love doing custom pieces, because you never know what you are capable of if you leave it in someone else's hands.
xoxo....
mONICa
As you can see we're partying all week long. I probably need to go to link party rehab. Oh well, grab a martini and join us....Monica
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OOOOH - I love it, too, My whole house it going light and neutral except for one room, and it's going to be rich reds. I may need to do a piece like this!
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I don't know why I stay away from reds - I love them when someone else does them - and this is by far one of the nicest RED pieces I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Job mONICa!!!
What a gorgeous dresser! :) I love the color and the hardware!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
Jessica @ Nouvelle Vie Furniture
Beautiful! I love the style and color great job :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous, Great JOB!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! The red is a gorgeous color and the hardware is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link this post to my Finished Friday Blog Party.
I'm stopping by from Miss Mustard Seeds Furniture Feature Fridays.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a fabulous recycle. You've given it new life!
This is GORGEOUS! I love it! Would love for you to share with my readers at my linky party!! http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com. So happy to have found your site!
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Heather
I am doing a special feature on dressers and i would love to include yours, if that would be ok with you please let me know,
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I just have to say thank you for giving me the courage to paint my Thomasville pieces. I have a whole bedroom set that is one huge yawn. Paint may be the temporary answer until I can justify new furniture. Thanks for sharing your redo on BeColorful this week.
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Love this red!!! I'm following your page now:) Follow me too at www.sewsweetvintage.com and share a face book like. Missed posting for the linky party, but looking for a color for the vanity in my post Trick or Treat! Like your etsy shop too!! Cheers
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