Even I sometimes forget the amazing transformative power of paint, though I have seen it countless times. I was reminded this morning when I saw the before and after photos that blogger Miss Mustard Seed posted yesterday. She painted her plain Target barstools a beautiful, soft robin's egg blue, and they look amazing in her kitchen. The power of that color in the neutral room, even though it is not a bold color, is remarkable.
Marion is the master of painted finishes and you can see her work here. She prefers milk paint and a more heavily distressed finish than I, but she does beautiful finishes with depth and texture and explains the whole process so that a beginner can try with confidence. Miss Mustard Seed
Before
You may have seen the photos I posted of my dining room table and chairs last fall. The golden oak finish was tired and dated, so I removed the cushions, sanded them down, and painted them with a few cans of my trusty Black Satin Rustoleum. (Be sure to pay a little extra for the cans with the trigger. Your hands will thank you!)
After
I also refinished the table top and painted the legs (with a brush) of the table. What a delightful transformation! It seems like I have a brand new set.
I distressed the chairs very lightly with fine sandpaper and finished with a coat of brown paste wax.
Ahh, the power of paint.
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