General Finishes

My client's son wanted a monochromatic gray tone design for this Union Jack MCM dresser. We started with a custom mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Seagull Gray which resulted in this stunning medium gray color. Accents of Snow White and Queenstown Gray completed the color palette. A very subtle amount of black wax was added to the design to give it a little bit of dimension and a worn, vintage look. 

A client brought me these vintage banker's chairs that needed to be refreshed. Their bones were great; the existing finish was just a little tired. The chairs were stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain which enhanced the wood tone beautifully. They are ready to make a presence in my client's entryway! 

I'll be honest. I have a slight obsession with rocking chairs. Their place in the home goes well beyond a nursery. They make wonderful additions to your family room, bedroom, or that quaint little nook!

The chair was refreshed with General Finishes Antique Walnut and Black gel stains and sealed with hemp oil. Trendy new black and white designer fabric in a geometric print replaced the old dated fabric. This rocking chair is now the perfect mix of vintage and modern!

I'll be honest. I have a slight obsession with rocking chairs. Their place in the home goes well beyond a nursery. They make wonderful additions to your family room, bedroom, or that quaint little nook!

This adorable vintage rocking chair was refinished using General Finishes Antique Walnut and Black gel stains. The seat cushion was reupholstered in a nesting diamond designer fabric. The result is a perfect mix of vintage and modern design.

This IKEA INGO table was given a fresh back to school update.  The table was stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain and stenciled using the "Herringbone Shuffle" stencil by Royal Design Studios.  The table was sealed in General Finishes High Performance topcoat.

This adorable cabinet was given a Farmhouse facelift!  Painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Driftwood and Millstone milkpaints.  This custom color is was one of my more popular color combinations this year.  In a brighter room with more natural light, the color takes on a warm, beige tone.  In darker spaces, it lends itself to more of a cooler grey.  In my book, it is the perfect "greige".  The original pulls were replaced with new cast iron ones that have an incredible Farmhouse feel.  

This coffee table set oozes Farmhouse charm.  Painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Driftwood and Millstone milkpaint.  This color is a fantastic neutral and is quite a chameleon of sorts.  In darker lighting, it lends itself as more of a cooler grey.  On a sunny day or an area with more natural light, it will have more of a warmer beige tone to it.  It truly is the perfect "greige" in my book!

The original finish of this vintage ornately carved dresser was just too dark for my client's space.  We lightened it up with General Finishes Antique White milk paint.  The beautiful carvings were accented in black wax to really make them pop.  The top was sanded down and staine in General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain.  I love how the beautiful wood grain is now showcased.  The original hardware was updated to an iron color.   

Hello beautiful wood grain!  Sometimes you come across a piece that just stops you in your tracks.  This was one of those pieces for me.  The wood grain on this chest was jaw dropping and could not be covered up with paint.  This gorgeous cedar chest was refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Antique Walnut and Nutmeg gel stains.  This custom color allowed the grain to really pop.  What you see is an amazing showcase of color variation and depth!  

My client brought me this antique desk that had definitely seen better days.  She wanted to go bold with the color.  General Finishes Persimmon was the perfect match to do so.  The top was sanded down to bare wood and stained with a custom mix of General Finishes Java and Nutmeg gel stains.  The desk was tastefully accented with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, which served to ground the bold color a bit and simutaneously tie in the stained top.  The original hardware was updated to an oil rubbed bronze finish. 

Inspired by the tranquil waters of the sea and the mythical Mermaids that swim in them, this vintage wardrobe was given a Mermaid style makeover.  Like most little girls, my daughter Charlotte likes everything sparkly and she is especailly fond of Mermaids these days.  It was no surprise to me when she said she wanted me to paint this wardrobe, to be used in her bedroom, "like a Mermaid".  My goal was to create a finish that would satisfy her Mermaid craving, but that would also grow with her and her future tastes.