In the past, I have talked about how my furniture pieces talk to me. I know what you're thinking, but it is not in the literal sense. It's more like a feeling. Most of the time it works for me, and sometimes it doesn’t. In some cases, I need to walk away from it for a while and then come back. Other times, like this one, I look for inspiration. The piece I am currently struggling with is a breakfront my mother-in-law has. She has no room for it and asked if I would like it. It is very formal and would not go with the style of our home. I asked if I could paint it, and she said yes. With that, I started looking for inspiration!
During my research, I came across this hutch that was the exact inspiration I needed.
I loved every single part of it - from the open shelving to the color scheme. It was just perfect!
To get the open shelf look, I removed the doors. It was amazing how removing the doors immediately made it less formal. We were definitely going in the right direction.
After selecting a chalk paint in a color similar to the inspiration piece, I proceeded to take apart the cabinet for easier access. (A list of all products used will be provided at the end of the post).
When the chalk paint was dry, I sealed it with clear wax and added dimension by using dark and white waxes.
This breakfront is perfect for displaying my dishes and goes well with the dining room chairs. Additionally, my mother-in-law is ecstatic that we are making good use of her piece.
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