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Farmhouse furniture makeover with Chalk Paint

Have you ever tried Chalk Paint? It’s such an easy way to transform any piece of furniture with very little to no prep work!

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cabinet

Last week I shared my pretty little cabinet with y’all. She’s a little rough, but after a day at the DIY spa, she’s better than new.

annie sloan chalk paint

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is the original chalk paint – and it is an amazing product that helps you paint furniture (or almost anything!) with almost no prep. Just clean, paint & go. While not every piece is that easy, just make sure you have a solid surface without a ton of damage. Also make sure you’ve wiped the piece down completely so it’s clean and ready to take the fresh paint.

Two easy coats was all it took to give this little cabinet a whole new lease on life. For this piece, I used Provence, and it’s the perfect dusty teal. 

etsy storage solution I simply lined the drawers with a bit of burlap. 

Just a little distressing, nothing major. I actually let it sit painted a couple of days before attacking it. I always wait for the piece to “tell me” if it needs it or not.
annie sloan project 

I did leave the top alone… it was just too pretty to cover up. Besides giving it a paint makeover, I added some new ceramic knobs to make it pop just a bit. 

I’ve used this little cabinet all over, but I think my bedroom has to be the best place! It’s been my nightstand for a few years now… it just fits there perfectly!

Want to learn how to use Chalk Paint?

Be sure to check out all my best tips in the

Beginner’s Guide to Painting Furniture!

farmhouse furniture makeover with chalk paint

About Gina Luker

Hey there, I'm Gina Luker. I'm an artist, author and founder of The Soft Life Society. I am proudly a wild, witchy woman on a mission to make life magical. Alongside my husband Mitch, we are remodeling a 200 year old home we call The Enchanted Manor. I'm obsessed with estate sale shopping, Instagram, Practical Magic, disco balls, margaritas and doing whatever makes me insanely happy in any given moment.

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  11. Megan says

    I love your cabinet and I love how you left the top natural. I’ve just started blogging so I hope to join your link parties again in the future. Thanks for providing such beautiful work…

    Megan
    oneplusoneequalssix-q.blogspot.com.au

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  14. D says

    The table turned out beautiful, love the color! Thank you for hosting this linky party. I grabbed your button & posted it on my party page.

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  20. Heather says

    Beautiful cabinet makeover Gina!! L.O.V.E that color of blue!!!
    I just linked up – thanks for hosting!!

    I am your newest follower – love your blog!

    Please stop by my blog sometime and say hello! I love visitors and comments!!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  25. Madison says

    Wow! That’s gorgeous. It’s amazing what a coat of chalk paint can do. I’ve posted a link to my recent chalk paint makeover. I do love the paint. It’s perfect for me as I very much dislike sanding. Yuk! Hate it.

    Madison xxx

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  29. Rebekah Greiman says

    Good Morning! I made and tested my recipe for Cheap, Organic Facial Moisturizer that ends up only costing you $0.75 per 2.5 oz (standard facial moisturizer size)!
    Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great day!
    Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

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  30. Balancing says

    Thanks for hosting!! i am linking my repurposed entertainment center – took me a couple weeks but finally done! I really like the softness of the blue you chose with the white knobs and stained wood top on the furniture piece – so lovely.

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  46. stephanie says

    Gina, your piece looks incredible! We are considering painting our kitchen cabinets in Provence. Wondering if you used straight Provence or did you add Old White. Also, wondering if you used dark wax. Thanks for your blog!

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  48. micah says

    Could you explain how you distressed the dresser? I want to paint mine just like this, It’s Beautiful!!

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    • Gina Luker says

      I just took a sanding sponge and lightly hit all the edges a bit, then just a couple of passes over the flat spots. I didn’t want a ton of distressing, just enough to give it a little character.

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