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.
THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY DIXIE BELLE PAINTS & CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. YOU CAN SEE MY FULL DISCLOSURE HERE.
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 painter’s 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 odorless, 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
Nanccy Hrba says
Stunning. Love the Bunker Hill blue color.
Denise says
Me too…great color. 🙂
Cathy Lundgren says
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…
Denise says
Thanks for dropping by and participating in the giveaway Cathy. Good luck. 🙂
Carol says
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.
Denise says
Thanks Carol. Good luck to you. x
Maryann Atlas says
Denise,
You amaze me!!! Your work and s awesome!!!!
Love ya,
Maryann
Denise says
Thanks Maryanne… you’re too sweet. Best of luck to you. xo
Teckla says
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!
Denise says
I’m glad you’ve found the post interesting Teckla. Best of luck to you and thanks for participating. xo
Lori Lewis says
Love the blue/stain combo…..stunning!
Denise says
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.
MIKE MACON says
We love our Dixie Belle Products.
Denise says
I can see why… good luck Mike! 🙂
Karen R says
What a beautiful job! Love the color & the metallic color adds just the right touch. It would be great to win! Thanks
Denise says
Thanks Karen… good luck to you. x
Laura Werley says
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!
Denise says
Yes, it definitely was! I had a lot of fun with this piece. Good luck to you Laura. x
Ginene P Nagel says
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.
Denise says
I’d hug you if you were here right now Ginene. Thank you! Good luck on the giveaway! xo
susan martin says
Just beautiful! Would love to try the Patina paint and the Gator Hide
Poly! Always looking for something new!
Denise says
Thanks Susan. Good luck! x
Annemarie Salisbury says
I love blue! This is gorgeous! And a water resistant top for a buffet=furniture you can use! Fabulous!
Denise says
My thoughts exactly. Spills – no worries! Good luck Annemarie! x
Kristi Bell says
Exceptionally gorgeous!!!
Denise says
Thanks Kristi. best of luck to you. xo
Jenn says
This turned out really wonderful. I like the border detail on the drawer, I think it gives the piece that extra wow-factor.
Denise says
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.
Jean Elliott says
Love this piece. I hope this works as the system you are using for entries usually doesn’t work for me.
Denise says
Thanks Jean! And if you have any problems, feel free to email me and let me know. Good luck! x
Linda says
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.
Denise says
Thanks Linda. And here’s a link to their ‘find a retailer’ page if you’re interested. Good luck! x
Ann says
Beautiful, love the bronze/blue contrast.
Denise says
Thanks Ann. Good luck on the giveaway. x
Stacie Robertson says
Gorgeous!
Denise says
Thanks Stacie. Good luck to you! x
Lyndi Anderson says
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!
Denise says
They have some more vibrant choices than Annie Sloan for sure! best of luck on the giveaway Lyndi! x
Patti says
This is absolutely beautiful! Love the blue and gold! And thanks for a fun giveaway!
Denise says
Thanks Patti. Good luck to you! x
Ashley says
Love it! Absolutely gorgeous! Bunker Hill is one on my favorite colors!
Denise says
I can see why! Good luck Ashley! x
Kristin says
I love this!!! I love how the patina paint was used for beautiful detail! I also LOVE gator hide!
Denise says
Thanks Kristin… and ya, great topcoat!
Christina Cameron says
Gorgeous as always! Another piece I admire!
Denise says
Thanks so much Christina! Good luck. x
Lorna says
Anxious to give these paints a try! Have heard many great things about them!
Denise says
Good luck Lorna. 🙂
Carmella Roux says
This is amazing! Such close attention to detail!
Denise says
Thanks Carmella, it was a fun piece to work on!
Rebecca Biggs says
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.
Denise says
I had no idea either but I’m super impressed with it. 🙂
Amanda Sheldon says
This is gorgeous, thanks for the walk through and a chance to win fabulous products.
Denise says
Thanks Amanda and good luck. x
MJT Windsor Design / TwillDo Furniture says
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!
Denise says
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.
Candy Walsh says
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!
Denise says
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!
Jan says
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!
Denise says
Thanks Jan and yes, it’s a pleasure using these paints. Great coverage and adhesion.. interesting vibrant colors to pick from too!
Jennifer Z says
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!
Denise says
Thanks Jennifer! Good luck to you. x
Amanda Hedquist says
I have to try that blue! I am thinking of doing Americana in my master and it would be perfect!
Denise says
That would look amazing!
Darlene Charneco says
Absolutely stunning!! Bunker Hill Blue is just gorgeous!! ❤️
Denise says
Thanks Darlene… it is a gorgeous color.
Angie says
Just beautiful!
Denise says
Thanks Angie. 🙂
Lynn Ellis says
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.
Denise says
ohhhh… you should! I think you’ll be impressed Lynn.
Kyla says
I like this blue with the gold accents. The color gives this piece a new updated life.
Denise says
Thank you Kyla… it’s amazing what a fresh color can do on an old piece!
Eunice says
Love blue!
Denise says
Me too!
Becky says
Wow, this is gorgeous!
Denise says
Thank you Becky! 🙂
Sarah says
Love bunker hill blue!
Denise says
Me too Sarah. Good luck. x
Timothy Cox says
Looks awesome. Love the blue. Definitely richer than I would have thought.
Denise says
Thanks Timothy! It’s definitely a rich blue on its own, but the black wax added even more richness and dimension!
Kayla Starr-Smith says
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!!!
Denise says
Thanks so much Kayla! …and good luck to you. x
Sandy says
Its really turned out super! What a nice piece to work with!
Denise says
Thanks Sandy… and yes, beautiful piece to work on for sure. x
Rose says
Love love love the blue!
Denise says
Fancy right? 😉 …lol… I love it too.
Teri Ronk says
Absolutely STUNNING, Denise! You always do such beautiful pieces and make everything look so easy. Thank you for such a great tutorial!!!
Denise says
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! 🙂
Myrna Sherstan says
Love your work!
Denise says
Thank you Myrna! 🙂
Chez says
Love it Denise! Such a rich blue.
Great job !
Denise says
Thanks Chez! Hope all is well and good luck. xo 🙂
Tainan Lu says
It looks great. Blue is my favourite color. 🙂
Denise says
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. 🙂
Alison S says
The dresser looks lovely! Thanks for a chance to win!
Denise says
Thanks Alison and good luck! x
Christy says
This is stunning! What a beautiful find! XO
Denise says
Thank you Christy! It’s nice when you find a piece you can’t wait to start on. 🙂
Monique says
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!!!
Denise says
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