Turquoise Furniture
For quite some time….I’ve been obsessed with curvy/Frenchy turquoise furniture. I’m must be out of style….because lately….I’ve been finding quite a bit of it. Or maybe…folks are just sick of the look that EVERY piece of this furniture comes in….creamy white….with a gold wash…and gold accents. EVERY one of them!!!
I did another one of these little recycled treasures for a guest post I did over at The NY Melrose Family….If you have a chance….go check out Jenny’s site. Otherwise…You’ll see that on Thursday. I don’t recall where I acquired this one….I’ve been trying to put a set together for my guest bedroom for a good while.
Now…..if Y’all know anything about me….you’ve probably figured out that RED is my favorite color!!! I sincerely could live in a house with ALL red rooms and be perfectly content. Now….that’s not to say that I might still want to paint it in six months. But honestly….no lie…I have actually used the same fabric/curtains in three houses now. It’s mostly red…and my kids say it’s grandma fabric….but I adore it…and some day…I’ll do a post for Y’all on it….ANYHOO….back to my story. I’m gonna do some red in that room when I get it done, but for now my daughter is living in it…and she HATES red…..no….LOATHES red. So….I wanted to paint the furniture a color that she would be happy with…but would look good with my red when she leaves. What color do I LOVE LOVE LOVE with red?……Turquoise!!!! Sara likes truquoise….so….we cut a deal! Turquoise furniture it is….but not just turquoise….a finish that says….”I’ve been on this earth….a long time…and I’ve been loved.” This is what I came up with………..
Doesn’t she just look stunning against my chocolate wall? I’m not sure what color Sara will pick for her walls….but after seeing this…..she might pick chocolate! YUMMMMMMMMMO!!!! Oh…my favorite color might just change to turquoise furniture!
What’s your favorite color? Do you like newer paint styles….or do you like an older look? What colors would Y’all put with red….turquoise?
Till later!
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what color of paint did you use
I used about four colors. I put an undercoat of Benjamin moore’s bittersweet chocolate. The turquoise….I’m not sure about…because the label is peeled off. But I mixed it with a dusty navy blue. I will try to get the color of the the turquoise for you though. =]
Is this done with your “sand distressing” method too? It’s over the top gorgeous!
No…I just dry brushed several different colors of blues and turquoise over the chocolate….then I used rub and buff in antique gold and spanish copper. And….Thank You!
I’m doing her mate and bed….I’m kinda thinking a tutorial on this too!
The color is fantastic and does look stunning against your chocolate walls!
Thank You! 🙂
So beautiful! I’m so glad I found your project at the Power of Pinterest Party. I’m pinning this now. 🙂
Thanks!!! I hope you’ll come back!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! 🙂
Beautiful redo! Here from the POP party and just Pinned as well 🙂
xoxo, Tanya
Thank You Tanya! 🙂
Love the color! I SURE wish I had somewhere I could incorporate it in my current decor. Great job!
Would love a tutorial and cannot wait to see the coordinating pieces. Well done!
Tami
Thanks….I’m planning on a tutorial soon. I know…I hope when my daughter moves out it looks good with my red. Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
Hey Tammy. Still loving this color combo…so much that I hilighted it as one of my inspiration pieces today on Curb Alert! If you have any other blue projects that you have worked on I would love for you to link them up as well to get the link party kicked off.
Thanks!
Tami @ Curb Alert! http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2013/04/bluesday-tuesday-link-party-starting.html
Thanks Tami! I’ll go check it out. I bet I have something blue I can link up! Thanks for sharing!