Saturday, April 2, 2011

Country French Cabinet

 Well it was a rainy and cold day here today, so what better time to do a little paint project!! This is the wall cabinet I have hanging in my living room. It went from a dark mahogany to oh so pretty Country French!



                                               BEFORE
First I painted the whole thing in "prairie dust" Pittsburgh Paint from our local True Value. After that dried I the added "dill" also Pittsburgh Paint. As you can see I just brushed a little on all over.



After the paint dried I lightly sanded the whole thing. Then I brushed on Valspars mocha glaze. I usually wipe some of the glaze off with a damp rag but this time I didn't.

                             
                                 So much better, I LOVE it!






                              One more BEFORE & AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER


I am loving the new look! As always I appreciate and look forward to all your comments! Don't forget to check out my giveaway, it's on until Sunday 4/3!

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37 comments:

  1. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 31, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Love the new color...looks beautiful!

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  2. PamelaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Wow Martina this looks so beautiful!! Way better!
    Love it!
    Pamela ox

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  3. Fishtail CottageMarch 31, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    It's wet & rainy here too, but you've been much busier than I have. The new color is perfect & so cute in the little corner! xoxo, Tracie

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  4. MarieMarch 31, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    How French Country indeed! Love it in that corner where you placed it.

    Happy Feathered Nest Friday!
    -marie

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 31, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Martina, that looks so good.

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  6. DebbiedoosMarch 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Great job Martina! I love the new fresh color too.

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  7. DianeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    That looks incredible! I am so impressed!

    I have several painting projects that I keep putting off because I've never done anything like that before. You make it look so easy. Perhaps I'll give it a try!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Martina! Oh, I love the change! Looks perfect.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia;)

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  9. EmilyApril 1, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Love love love it! What a difference a little paint and glaze can make. Seriously darling!
    -emily

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  10. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 1, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Hi Martina...

    Ohhh my goodness...what a beautiful transformation! Your cabinet definitely looks french country now, my friend! I love it! I can't believe how much lighter that pretty corner looks with changing the cabinet color! FABULOUS...simply FABULOUS!!! Thank you for sharing it with us today! Girlfriend, you are such an inspiration!

    Warmest spring wishes,
    Chari

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  11. GailApril 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    That looks GREAT Martina!

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 1, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    That turned out great, Martina! What a great piece, too!

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  13. Sharon Lee JohnsonApril 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    It turned out so well and very French looking! You are clearly on a painting spree! I'm wondering what's going to be next? Have a lovely day. x Sharon

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  14. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    WOW!!! it looks great, you would think that the way it was would stand out better, But you can really see it now.. Love it.Have a great weekend

    Pattie

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  15. KelseyApril 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is gorgeous! It's amazing what a little paint can do :)

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  16. Mary @ Framed and TaggedApril 1, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I think it looks great!! I have a wardrobe in my bedroom that has been waiting for a makeover.
    I need to try this.
    Thanks for sharing!!

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  17. micheleApril 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    ooooooh, looks fabulous, martina. so glad i found you via miss mustard seed. can't wait to come back. come visit anytime.

    michele

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  18. A Hint of HomeApril 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Very pretty cabinet! You did a great job on it!

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  19. Sonny GApril 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    It looks fabulous.. this is just the look I am hoping for on the new dining set I bought from CL..
    thanks so much for sharing it and your technique with us..

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  20. JodieApril 1, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    What a great transformation! Very pretty!

    Warm Wishes,
    Jodie

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  21. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEApril 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I think that shelf was beautiful before also!!
    But you did a wonderful job transforming it!!

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  22. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 1, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    You totally changed the look and the FEEL of this lovely wall cabinet. It looks so oooh laaaa laaaa! Very very pretty!
    Yvonne

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  23. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 1, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    LOVING the lighter look on this- it is fantastic! What a lovely little cupboard!! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)

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  24. elizabethApril 1, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Love the cabinet!
    Thanks for your kind comment on my post.

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  25. The Charm of HomeApril 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love your makeover of the wall cabinet! It looks very French now. It looks lovely on your wall too. Thanks for linking up!
    Sherry

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  26. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 3, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Oh Martina darling, way better what you did! It's a perfect wall cabinet, so French shabby chic. Thanks for dropping by too, and also for the sweet comment, yeah, traditions are so nice to follow!
    FABBY

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  27. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Very lovely! Now it has such an elegant, old world look.

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    Hi Martina,

    Great job! I'm jealous my kitchen doesn't look
    like yours however, I'm pretty sure I have the same white cabinets as you do. I would love to paint them black also, can you tell me what you did to prep the cabinet doors prior to painting them black... thanks so much! Hillarylejardin@yahoo.com

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina