White Wash Furniture
Today we are going to white wash furniture. It’s really an easy technique. One of my favorites.
Aqua Blue Chest with White Wash Details
This is a custom piece for one of my clients.
This client purchased my blue and white Mademoiselle Desk and then had me paint a dreamy blue and white chest, nightstand and chair to match.
The client’s daughter needed a little more storage so I was asked to paint this piece to match the others.
I used a white wash to bring out the details on the chest doors.
Just a little something that takes it to the next level!
(psst) tutorial for white wash finish
I spray painted the original hardware white.
The client was amazed, she thought it was brand new hardware.
Oh, what a coat of spray paint can do!
Do you like white wash furniture?
Do you like Duck Dynasty?
Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.
Kathy Owen is the creative guru, content creator, photographer, and worker bee behind the popular Home Décor DIY Blog Petticoat Junktion. She focuses on reinventing found treasures and decorating her home Get all the nitty gritty on Kathy here.
Sandy C says
Such a gorgeous color, and you mixed it yourself! What an eye you have; I love everything about it! After following you along on this site and purchasing some caramel toner from you (along with some metallic silver paint) my bedroom furniture is about to get a makeover. Wish me luck!
Kathy Owen says
Good Luck! You’ll be fine…I’m here too if you need me. 🙂
Peggy Pace says
I do love Duck Dynasty!!! I love this white wash piece!!!!!!
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
You really did take that ugly piece and turn it into something beautiful!! You are so talented! SO glad to meet you at Haven 🙂
chris aka monkey says
that is freaking gorgeous xx
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
I love this Kathy! You are so talented… I love all of your work. 🙂
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
Stunning! I love it and the whitewash really makes the details pop. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
xoxo
Denyse
Therena says
So beautiful, I love the color…and the whitewash details!!
irene says
I love white wash, and I DON’T like Duck Dynasty. I’m working on a large piece like this for my studio, not white but thanks for the inspiration.
Ann says
I love the white wash technique. I saved your tutorial for future reference. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Owen says
thanks Ann
Holly says
Kathy it looks great! I love the whitewash with the teal paint. Hope you and all your loot made it safely home!
Angie says
It looks fabulous, Kathy! I love the turquoise and the whitewashed details! Sharing it on facebook.
p.s. you’re gonna love my post that’s coming out tomorrow
Kathy Owen says
uh-oh, I’m not sure I like the sound of tomorrow’s post!
Lisa says
Beautiful! May just be my favorite of all your pieces!
kim says
this is beautiful. I have been inspired! Just wondering what kind of paint is the blue? Thanks
Kathy Owen says
Kim, it is one I mixed myself from latex paints I had in stock. I did use a primer also. I’m glad you like it 🙂
kim says
Thanks for the response, originally the finish looked a bit shiny, did you need to sand to make the primer adhere? Thanks, Kim
Kathy Owen says
I usually don’t sand before I prime unless there are some really rough spots. I use Glidden Grey Gripper Primer
regina says
Very nice!
Kathy Owen says
Terri, I have a tutorial for the finish on this page
https://petticoatjunktion.com/painted-furniture/frosted-paint-finish-tutorial-for-furniture/
Teri B says
Would love to see a tutorial on how to white wash furniture!