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    Home » White Wash Furniture Details

    White Wash Furniture Details

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    White Wash Furniture

    Today we are going to white wash furniture. It's really an easy technique. One of my favorites.

    white-wash-furniture

    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.

    project-before

    The client’s daughter needed a little more storage so I was asked to paint this piece to match the others.

    white-wash-furniture

    I used a white wash to bring out the details on the chest doors.

    white wash furniture details on a turquoise chest

    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.

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    1. Sandy C

      July 17, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm

        Good Luck! You'll be fine...I'm here too if you need me. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Peggy Pace

      July 17, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      I do love Duck Dynasty!!! I love this white wash piece!!!!!!

      Reply
    3. [email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

      July 17, 2014 at 7:25 am

      You really did take that ugly piece and turn it into something beautiful!! You are so talented! SO glad to meet you at Haven 🙂

      Reply
    4. chris aka monkey

      December 28, 2013 at 10:56 am

      that is freaking gorgeous xx

      Reply
    5. Jen @ Girl in the Garage

      September 28, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      I love this Kathy! You are so talented... I love all of your work. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint

      September 27, 2013 at 9:25 am

      Stunning! I love it and the whitewash really makes the details pop. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.

      xoxo
      Denyse

      Reply
    7. Therena

      August 10, 2013 at 1:35 am

      So beautiful, I love the color...and the whitewash details!!

      Reply
    8. irene

      August 09, 2013 at 11:34 am

      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.

      Reply
    9. Ann

      August 05, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      I love the white wash technique. I saved your tutorial for future reference. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        August 05, 2013 at 10:02 pm

        thanks Ann

        Reply
    10. Holly

      August 05, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Kathy it looks great! I love the whitewash with the teal paint. Hope you and all your loot made it safely home!

      Reply
    11. Angie

      August 05, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        August 05, 2013 at 7:02 pm

        uh-oh, I'm not sure I like the sound of tomorrow's post!

        Reply
    12. Lisa

      August 05, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Beautiful! May just be my favorite of all your pieces!

      Reply
    13. kim

      August 05, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      this is beautiful. I have been inspired! Just wondering what kind of paint is the blue? Thanks

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        August 05, 2013 at 1:28 pm

        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 🙂

        Reply
        • kim

          August 07, 2013 at 8:57 am

          Thanks for the response, originally the finish looked a bit shiny, did you need to sand to make the primer adhere? Thanks, Kim

          Reply
          • Kathy Owen

            August 07, 2013 at 10:43 am

            I usually don't sand before I prime unless there are some really rough spots. I use Glidden Grey Gripper Primer

            Reply
    14. regina

      August 05, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Very nice!

      Reply
    15. Kathy Owen

      August 05, 2013 at 11:04 am

      Terri, I have a tutorial for the finish on this page
      https://petticoatjunktion.com/painted-furniture/frosted-paint-finish-tutorial-for-furniture/

      Reply
    16. Teri B

      August 05, 2013 at 7:59 am

      Would love to see a tutorial on how to white wash furniture!

      Reply

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