This stately painted wardrobe was taken out of a home in Waterdown, Ontario on “Grindstone” Way. A friend of my husband, Steve had this sitting in a hallway at the top of his foyer for years and was simply taking up too much space so he wanted it to go. It was made by Steve’s grandfather back in the 1940’s.
I wanted it to be light and bright so I chose the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White for the painted wardrobe. It took three coats to get this degree of colour. The wood is a dark walnut and even though it isn’t very heavy it is large and stately and the dark walnut made it appear very dreary. Now one of the things I love about this piece is the finish. With years of it sitting in the sunlight/heat the natural shellac finish on it had become scale like. In my opinion, one really can’t replicate this kind of patina and texture without the years and years of exposure to the elements.
I then significantly distressed the piece to further give it that aged look that I so love. A good coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Soft Clear Wax was then added for protection, durability and a sheen like no other.
As promised I lined the drawers with this lovely burlap paper for that finishing touch. Perfect compliment to my burlap wreath I just finished the other day.
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After:
Marie Ireland says
I LOVE all your finished pieces and especially seeing the Before and Afters. Great idea to name the pieces after their original locations.
Studio Paint says
Thank you Marie!!
Terry says
That is one gorgeous cabinet! I love all that delicious crocodile patina on it!!! The paper on the inside is the perfect finishing touch to such a pretty cabinet. Well done!
I hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
Studio Paint says
Thank you Terry! Have a great day!
Maxine
Studio Paint says
Thanks so much for the feature this week! Love you link up!!