Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. I’m so excited to share this Blue Buffet Makeover with you today AND a generous giveaway sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Company!
I picked this piece up from a young German family in Toronto. The buffet was listed on Craigslist because they’re clearing out their apartment and heading back to Europe next month. Moving this heavy 5′ buffet into the elevator, down twenty-some floors and through a busy lobby was interesting, but it ended up being an interesting joint-effort. Even their little ones dressed in jammies were “helping” out… so cute.
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Before I get into the products I used to get this updated old-world-look, ISN’T THIS BLUE AMAZING? It’s Bunker Hill Blue. I’d describe it as a deep sapphire jewel tone. What do you think?
The 411 on this buffet:
I started by cleaning this buffet with TSP and then sanding the entire top. There was no need to sand the body. This Chalk Mineral Paint adheres nicely and no sanding is required.
It was painted with three light coats with Bunker Hill Blue leaving some of the original wood grain showing through for a distressed look. After the third coat was dry, I sanded with a 400 grit sandpaper for a perfectly smooth finish.
For the highlighted details, I used Dixie Belle’s Bronze Paint. It compliments the blue perfectly!
I love how this metallic paint plays off the jewel toned blue so I added some additional bronze pin-striping on the top and bottom drawers. To keep the pin-striping perfectly straight, I used a small artist’s brush and green painters tape. I have a pretty steady hand so the one piece of green tape did the trick. But, if partial free hand painting is not your style, another piece of green tape on the other side (or any straight edge) will do the trick.
Once I was happy with the metallic detailing, I applied a coat of clear wax. The wax is odourless, soft as butter, and it’s super easy to use. While applying, it looks and feels exactly like lotion – including a white-ish hue, but once it’s all rubbed in, it’s perfectly clear and leaves a gorgeous finish.
I used the black wax over the clear to age slightly around the edges. Very subtle, but I love the effect. It definitely adds depth.
I was going to change out the hardware but then decided to go old-world-original. They were updated and painted ‘new’ with the same Bronze Metallic Paint. I love updating these pieces with color while keeping the historic feel and antiqued charm intact.
To finish this buffet off, as I mentioned, the top was stripped, sanded, and then I stained it with a this warm Chestnut Gel Stain. Gator Hide Poly was used as the topcoat. Spiffy. It’s not only water-resistant, it’s also water-repellent!
This Gator Hide Poly is easy to apply with exceptional results! There are no visible brush strokes, giving a beautiful, hard matte finish. The stained wood looks spectacular.
And of course I HAD to test the water-repellent promise. Take a look for yourself…very impressive!
So, now I have something exciting for you!
I’m excited to giveaway THREE Prize Packages of Dixie Belle Products so you can give their Chalk Mineral Paint and new products a try too!
$150 Dixie Belle Package
$100 Dixie Belle Package
$75 Dixie Belle Package
It’s EASY to enter. Just click on the ENTRY WIDGET below and then come back daily to complete more chances to win.
Open to U.S. & Canada residents 18 years and older. Contest is open for the next 7 days and three (3) lucky winners will be announced here on the SI Blog on July 18/2017.
Good luck everybody & happy painting!!!
Denise x
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Stunning. Love the Bunker Hill blue color.
Me too…great color. 🙂
That is beautiful. I’m just learning about Dixie Bell Paints, so I am thrilled to see it being, and what you apply over each coat. I am excited about learning more. Thank you for sharing your treasures…
Thanks for dropping by and participating in the giveaway Cathy. Good luck. 🙂
This is absolutely gorgeous! Not a color I would normally choose but it really works for this piece especially with all of your attention to details. Love the bronze highlights.
Thanks Carol. Good luck to you. x
Denise,
You amaze me!!! Your work and s awesome!!!!
Love ya,
Maryann
Thanks Maryanne… you’re too sweet. Best of luck to you. xo
I’m not usually a fan of the distressed look (personal taste), but this buffet turned out fantastic! I have a small side table that I have been planning to refinish, but painting might be a great option instead. Would love to win some of these products, but will be checking them out anyway. Thanks for the opportunity and such an interesting post!
I’m glad you’ve found the post interesting Teckla. Best of luck to you and thanks for participating. xo
Love the blue/stain combo…..stunning!
Thanks Lori. The wood grain on top was so beautiful once sanded I just couldn’t cover it up. I think the duo looks pretty good too. 🙂 Good luck to you.
We love our Dixie Belle Products.
I can see why… good luck Mike! 🙂
What a beautiful job! Love the color & the metallic color adds just the right touch. It would be great to win! Thanks
Thanks Karen… good luck to you. x
Beautiful color, love the gold accents. The details really pop with the highlights in gold. Great job, worth the effort to get the buffet home!
Yes, it definitely was! I had a lot of fun with this piece. Good luck to you Laura. x
Denise,
You put a lot of work into this piece of furniture and it is just beautiful. I admire people who go through the steps to do something right and you certainly did that. I think this buffet is one of the best jobs that I’ve seen this year. Glad you used the original hardware, it was made for the style and it is perfect.
I’d hug you if you were here right now Ginene. Thank you! Good luck on the giveaway! xo
Just beautiful! Would love to try the Patina paint and the Gator Hide
Poly! Always looking for something new!
Thanks Susan. Good luck! x
I love blue! This is gorgeous! And a water resistant top for a buffet=furniture you can use! Fabulous!
My thoughts exactly. Spills – no worries! Good luck Annemarie! x
Exceptionally gorgeous!!!
Thanks Kristi. best of luck to you. xo
This turned out really wonderful. I like the border detail on the drawer, I think it gives the piece that extra wow-factor.
Thanks Jenn! I debated on whether to add it or not but I was having so much fun with the metallic paint I thought – what the heck. I’m really glad I did because it does add to the piece. Good luck Jenn.
Love this piece. I hope this works as the system you are using for entries usually doesn’t work for me.
Thanks Jean! And if you have any problems, feel free to email me and let me know. Good luck! x
What a transformation, it looks wonderful. Dixie Belle is not a paint I’ve heard of before, I’ll have to track some down to try.
Thanks Linda. And here’s a link to their ‘find a retailer’ page if you’re interested. Good luck! x
Beautiful, love the bronze/blue contrast.
Thanks Ann. Good luck on the giveaway. x
Gorgeous!
Thanks Stacie. Good luck to you! x
Gator hide poly looks amazing, and the color palette for Dixie paints is awesome! More my style than Annie Sloan. Would love to try them!
They have some more vibrant choices than Annie Sloan for sure! best of luck on the giveaway Lyndi! x
This is absolutely beautiful! Love the blue and gold! And thanks for a fun giveaway!
Thanks Patti. Good luck to you! x
Love it! Absolutely gorgeous! Bunker Hill is one on my favorite colors!
I can see why! Good luck Ashley! x
I love this!!! I love how the patina paint was used for beautiful detail! I also LOVE gator hide!
Thanks Kristin… and ya, great topcoat!
Gorgeous as always! Another piece I admire!
Thanks so much Christina! Good luck. x
Anxious to give these paints a try! Have heard many great things about them!
Good luck Lorna. 🙂
This is amazing! Such close attention to detail!
Thanks Carmella, it was a fun piece to work on!
Hi!!!
I had NO idea Dixie Belle made a product called Gator Hide Poly that is WATER RESISTANT. Mine. Blown. This is a real game changer for me. I have bought a few pots of paint to try. The retailer I use has had a limited stock of paint so I’ve never seen the Gator Hide Poly. I may have to start ordering directly from Dixie Belle. And that blue is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
I had no idea either but I’m super impressed with it. 🙂
This is gorgeous, thanks for the walk through and a chance to win fabulous products.
Thanks Amanda and good luck. x
Noticed in the last few months that rich lapis and “jewel-y” blues are making a comeback. I been using “Berry Stain” color paint (from True Value Hdwe. Easy Care line) in my chalk paint recipe and have been selling those pieces pretty quickly.
As yet I haven’t tried any of the Dixie Belle products, but I would love to!!!
As always, I admire your work and your work ethic!!! Keep it up, girl!
Thanks so much! And yes, I’ve notices more jewel tones and blues also… I’ve really been into it lately. Loving the blues I’m seeing on Pinterest and other blogs.
Wow~I love the color and how you let the wood show in areas. I’ve got to try some of that Gator Hide!! Beautiful!
LOVE the Gator Hide! The packaging and name kind of threw me at first {gator’s aren’t an issue here in Canada ;)}, but it’s an amazing topcoat!
This is just beautiful! I’ve been using Dixie Belle Paint and love it! Now I have to try some of the other products! That piece is amazing and inspirational too!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks Jan and yes, it’s a pleasure using these paints. Great coverage and adhesion.. interesting vibrant colors to pick from too!
That’s beautiful, love the color you chose for that buffet! Would love to win one of the prizes so I can update some of my pieces in my home!
Thanks Jennifer! Good luck to you. x
I have to try that blue! I am thinking of doing Americana in my master and it would be perfect!
That would look amazing!
Absolutely stunning!! Bunker Hill Blue is just gorgeous!! ❤️
Thanks Darlene… it is a gorgeous color.
Just beautiful!
Thanks Angie. 🙂
I absolutely love this color. The antique shop where I have a booth has just started selling Dixie Bell paint and have been interested in trying some.
ohhhh… you should! I think you’ll be impressed Lynn.
I like this blue with the gold accents. The color gives this piece a new updated life.
Thank you Kyla… it’s amazing what a fresh color can do on an old piece!
Love blue!
Me too!
Wow, this is gorgeous!
Thank you Becky! 🙂
Love bunker hill blue!
Me too Sarah. Good luck. x
Looks awesome. Love the blue. Definitely richer than I would have thought.
Thanks Timothy! It’s definitely a rich blue on its own, but the black wax added even more richness and dimension!
I love everything aabout this! That shade of blue is perfect for your price and is absolutely gorgeous! Love the natural wood top and hardware really pull this beauty together… awesome job!!!
Thanks so much Kayla! …and good luck to you. x
Its really turned out super! What a nice piece to work with!
Thanks Sandy… and yes, beautiful piece to work on for sure. x
Love love love the blue!
Fancy right? 😉 …lol… I love it too.
Absolutely STUNNING, Denise! You always do such beautiful pieces and make everything look so easy. Thank you for such a great tutorial!!!
Thank YOU Teri! Gorgeous color and I loved using Dixie Belle’s products on this piece. That Gator Hide… WOW! Easy peasy and pretty amazing! 🙂
Love your work!
Thank you Myrna! 🙂
Love it Denise! Such a rich blue.
Great job !
Thanks Chez! Hope all is well and good luck. xo 🙂
It looks great. Blue is my favourite color. 🙂
Thanks Tainan! My sister has always loved blue but I find it’s grown on me I’d say the last 2-3 years or so. Now it’s one of my favorite colours to use… especially when I find a stunning blue like this. 🙂
The dresser looks lovely! Thanks for a chance to win!
Thanks Alison and good luck! x
This is stunning! What a beautiful find! XO
Thank you Christy! It’s nice when you find a piece you can’t wait to start on. 🙂
Another stunning transformation! I’m absolutely IN LOVE with this color of blue, and I’m also loving that you used the original hardware. Perfect!!!
Ya, this blue is magnificent! Although my pics turned out great (am I allowed to say that without sounding like I’m tooting my own horn…lol), this blue looks even better in person. And I’m glad you like the original hardware. I debated back and forth on using new, but I’m happy I stuck with the originals. Have a good day my friend. x