Do you remember this post from way back in March when I asked for your help in deciding what color to paint my friends Ballard Designs inspired Media Cabinet? Well, if you missed it, check out the post here. The original plan was to paint it black. Well, the votes were cast and white beat out black! I decided to go with Cameo White by Benjamin Moore instead!
My friend and his father built this cabinet together and styled it after one they had seen in the Ballard Designs catalog. I was then tasked with the job to paint it and distress it and make it look like they had actually purchased it from Ballard. No pressure what so ever. I was like “sure I can do that!” I love any type of a painting challenge.
I lovingly painted the entire piece with 2 coats of Cameo White and then began the tedious process of sanding it to create the worn look I love so much. I loved how the top drawers came out! I then worked my magic with the chocolate brown glaze. {link to my glazing tutorial here} The next and very important step in finishing any piece of furniture, especially when there are small kids in the house, is the poly clear coat. I put 2 coats of this on. The rest of the cabinet was out of my hands.
My friend and his father stained the top of it and put the doors, knobs and handles on themselves. Then I patiently waited for them to send me pictures!! So here it is in its final resting place with a brand new TV on top!
Ballard Designs Media Cabinet {www.ballarddesigns.com}
What do you think? Did we get close to the actual cabinet in Ballard Designs? Did I disappoint all the peeps who voted for fans black?
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Oh my no! Your choice was wise. I have always leaned more towards black rather than white, but I am starting to change that more and more. I love the finished product!
sqealing here! that turned out fantabulous. i’m sure your loving it!
This is such a great idea. Impressive! {You’ve got me thinking …}
I actually like your cabinet BETTER than Ballard’s! Great job!