This lovely antique painted secretary commissioned for repeat clients turned out brilliantly.
Tannis and Tom chose this great combination of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 1:1 Graphite and French Linen. I would describe it as a deep steel colour. The top and writing surface of the antique painted secretary was refinished with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Such a great combination!! We added the ornate decal to the front of the drawer to give it a bit more interest.
If you look closely enough there is this lovely textured finish below the paint on the drawer in particular. This is years of natural “texturing” that is obtained from shellac being heated and cooled. This is something you can NOT duplicate unless it is done slowly over decades. It’s absolute perfection!!
Before and After: