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French Armoire Makeover

I could not wait to transform this beautiful armoire that I picked up last week. Finds like these dont happen very often and I was so excited to bring this piece home. Originally black and yellow I have made it over using a gorgeous french blue and then dry brushed with a touch of white. Having the original colour black underneath made it perfect for sanding and destressing.  Some might have been put off as there were no doors but I could imagine all my eiderdowns in it or even in an office or bathroom filled with all your bits and pieces.

I could have taken the easy option and just paintd it white but I wanted to bring out the detail and give it that french scandanavian feel.

Painting the inside white gives it a nice contrast.

Now to decide if its a keeper or a seller – maybe a keeper for a little while.

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May 19, 2011
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58 Comments

  1. Reply

    The Pink Poodle

    May 21, 2011

    Dear Sandy…

    YOU ARE A LEGEND!!~~~

    I just ADORE IT…

    xxx andrea

  2. Reply

    Ange @ A Cream Cottage

    May 21, 2011

    Just beautiful Sandy. Love the blue as well. Ange

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    beachcomber

    May 21, 2011

    gorgeous! & love it with all the beautiful quilts inside.
    cheryl x

  4. Reply

    Pablo

    May 21, 2011

    =O =O =O It is absolutely AWESOME! =)

  5. Reply

    The Green Pea

    May 21, 2011

    It is a keeper! Great color, nice fine.

  6. Reply

    Plushpussycat

    May 21, 2011

    Oh, it's really lovely! I love what you did with it! 🙂

  7. Reply

    Karen

    May 21, 2011

    That is gorgeous just yummy! I would love to have it. To bad I live so far away.

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    The Vintage Farmhouse

    May 21, 2011

    Oh I love love love it! You did a wonderful job, it's so pretty!!!

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    BeachVintage.com

    May 21, 2011

    Sandy, I never thought I could drool over a picture so badly…this is pure perfection.

  10. Reply

    rachel @ gilly grey

    May 21, 2011

    OMG! What a stunning transformation! And I absolutely love it with the floral quilts tucked on the shelves.

    Rachel
    xoxo

  11. Reply

    Samantha

    May 21, 2011

    Hi Sandy, what a fabulous find. It came up beautifull, love your pics.

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    Elyse

    May 21, 2011

    hi!

    i saw the title of your post over at simone's blog roll and had to pop over. i just painted an armoire, too! yours turned out beautifully.

    loving all of the pretty images and am off to pop around your blog!

    xo
    elyse

  13. Reply

    ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~

    May 21, 2011

    This is a beautiful piece. How wonderful that you found it. I love the blue.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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    chair up

    May 21, 2011

    I am sooo going to send a link of this post to the lady you out-tendered hahaha She will be amazed at this result!!!!
    Great job and the perfect choice of colour/treatment :o)
    Angex

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    Leave a Trail...

    May 21, 2011

    BEAUTIFUL!

  16. Reply

    Sue@Uniquely Chic

    May 21, 2011

    Gorgeous! Love it and all you do 🙂

  17. Reply

    Margo

    May 21, 2011

    OH! Well done well done indeed!!

  18. Reply

    The Painted Parlor

    May 21, 2011

    Aw, I love it! I would wanna keep it too! It's beautiful!!

  19. Reply

    stormygirl

    May 21, 2011

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Well done, Sandy, definitely a keeper!

  20. Reply

    Raine and Sage

    May 21, 2011

    What a find – beautiful!!

  21. Reply

    Restyled Vintage

    May 21, 2011

    Gosh Sandy what an improvement, it looks gorgeous!

    xx Karen

  22. Reply

    Down that Little Lane

    May 21, 2011

    So stunning, love the colours x

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    High Street Cottage

    May 21, 2011

    That is a beautiful piece of furniture! I love the color you chose, and that it's open shelving instead of traditional doors. You really did a wonderful job, and I love all your pretty shabby chic comforters tucked away inside. Great job.

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    awal.ny

    May 21, 2011

    The colors you choose are just beautiful. I just wish I could do blue.

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    Vlaďka

    May 21, 2011

    ÓÓóhhhh
    It´s BEAUTIFUL. Your work is amazing. I love your renovation.This shade ob blue is perfect.
    Bye Vlaďka

  26. Reply

    Linda

    May 21, 2011

    Love it! The blue color is perfect! I would have never thought it would look great without doors…but it does….especially with the colorful bedding inside!

    You are amazing!

    Such an eye for beauty and style!

    Linda

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    Katherine

    May 21, 2011

    Well doesn't she just have the sexiest little legs. So divine.
    You have painted several pieces in the recent months with different shades of soft blue, and I love it. I have two pieces that are waiting for my attention, and you have encouraged me to paint them in a romantic blue.
    BTW – it is a keeper.

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    Comeca Jones

    May 21, 2011

    Its beautiful

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    lisaroyhandbags

    May 21, 2011

    oh my! that would be a keeper for sure!! gorgeous!

  30. Reply

    A Cottage Muse

    May 21, 2011

    whistle…whistle…she looks gorgeous!

  31. Reply

    Tynk

    May 21, 2011

    I'd keep that one too! Wow! Just gorgeous!!

  32. Reply

    bibbitybob

    May 21, 2011

    Oh that is gorgeous, I'm so jealous! x

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    Becky C

    May 22, 2011

    Sandy, that is gorgeous! I love the blue 🙂 And the contrast of white is just perfect. I'd be keeping it for a while, too…
    What a great transformation
    Blessings
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    Jenny

    May 22, 2011

    Nice work Sandy, it looks amazing! 😉

  36. Reply

    The Design Notebook

    May 22, 2011

    It is absolutey gorgeous!!!

  37. Reply

    Lavanta Bahçesi

    May 22, 2011

    OMG! Adorable!

    Ahu

  38. Reply

    Anna Patricia

    May 22, 2011

    It's a very pretty shade of blue 🙂

  39. Reply

    Suzanne

    May 22, 2011

    Keep it for a while and enjoy it. You will find another piece to replace that you can't live without. It happens to me all the time.

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    May 22, 2011

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    Southern Shop Girls

    May 23, 2011

    Sandy,

    This piece of furniture is absolutely stunning! I love it. Looking forward to looking at your blog – it looks great!

    Paula

  42. Reply

    Sheer Serendipity

    May 23, 2011

    This armoire turned out gorgeous, I love the blue with the white inside. Great job distressing it!

  43. Reply

    Stripes by the Seaside..

    May 23, 2011

    I love it Sandy..you sure do find some treasures and happy to see a few eiderdowns there from my stash lol. You are very clever in transforming these pieces, just wish i had room for it. Mel xxx

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    Fiona

    May 23, 2011

    Not sure how I missed this post Sandy! Wow this is so stunning. You are so talented!! thanks for your lovely email and help tonight. Much appreciated. Cheers Fiona (lilyfieldlife)

  45. Reply

    Passionate for White

    May 23, 2011

    You wanted to give it that French Scandanavian feel and you SURE DID…perfect!

  46. Reply

    Deborah

    May 23, 2011

    Adore it Sandy!!
    Oh I would have the hardest time parting with that!
    Why not keep it…you've made it so gorgeous!!!

    Deborah xoxo

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    May 24, 2011

    You did an absolutely beautiful job, it's so good it's making me think that I'm beginning to like shabby chic. Lovely post, I enjoyed my visit.

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    May 24, 2011

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    Abby's Paperie Garden

    May 25, 2011

    Amazing transformation!

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    Mapiurka

    May 26, 2011

    Sandy, love your work! Leave my blog so you can see my wall decals' collection: http://mapiurka.blogspot.com/
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    Peony and Thistle

    July 8, 2011

    Love what you did with this!

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    LIL G'z Blog

    November 2, 2011

    I have a few questions if you could help me…I was wondering if you had a step by step for this armoire. I have a similar piece I am working on & 1 – wante to known of you did sand it down? 2 – then apply the white paint (if so – what shade)? 3 – then apply the blue (paint/stain, & what shade)? 4 – then distress it? & 5 – add just a stain over all to give it a more rustic look?
    I really appreciate it for I just have a love of revamping my furniture on a budget!!!
    thanks sooo sooo much for your help
    heather
    hezzer17@yahoo.com
    p.s. I look forward to hearing back from you 🙂

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    Jon and Emily

    March 16, 2012

    I saw this armoire on pinterest and fell absolutely in love! After having 3 beautiful little boys, I am finally pregnant with my baby girl and have decided to design her nursery around this armoire. I was wondering where you find all your beautiful quilts? I really want a vintage/cottage look for her room with all the colors you have in this armoire…melon/coral, ballet pink, cream and french blue. I've noticed that your blog has a lot of items with these colors. Do you have suggestions of where to shop to find items similar for her nursery? If so, my email is estones@comcast.net. Thank you. You are quite talented!

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    Gartenmalereien

    May 6, 2012

    soooo……beautiful!
    greetings from Switzerland
    Stephanie

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    pinkelefuntz

    January 1, 2013

    Saw this on pinterest. I would love to find a piece like t hat.

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