From Knack Studios (this image as spotted on Scoutie Girl).Now that summer is nearly upon us I am excited to start some makeovers on a couple of pieces of furniture in our home including this dresser (a hand-me-down my grandmother). This dresser has been white, it's been stained dark brown, and now it's in it's natural state, waiting it's next re-do. Martha Stewart Living (May 09 issue) had a great article in it on easy painting technique projects and I'm seriously considering trying the faux-bois on this one. I found a few other samples online for inspiration. I'm just a little perplexed as to colors at the moment, any input, thoughts, experiences? Please feel free to comment or email!
My dresser waiting for a makeover.
From Martha Stewart Living - faux bois - paint idea - photo by Mathew Hranek
From the talented couple, Somethings Hiding in Here (photo of their bathroom wall cabinet.
Comments
I love faux bois, as long as it is not too over powering! Small bits here and there are great, but I think an entire room covered in it would be unpleasant!
My piece is actually paper deco'ed onto the drawer front......but I was flippin' out when I saw the Martha version! I may have to try the tool........
My colors were kind of dictated by the paper, but I always love gray and orange or any kind of tone on tone coloring!
I agree with the whole 'less is more idea' too. And I prefer the base and the woodgrain colour not to have too much contrast between them - a little more subtle than in-your-face - but that's just me!
Now, to find my woodgraining tool... you've got me wanting to use it again!
I think the table from Knack is wonderful. All these images are lovely Jan!
Thanks
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I don't like faux bois. I think it's gross and cheesy. I've seen it on so many surfaces (including real wood?!).
Martha Stewart loves it, though . . . so what do I know?
: )