French Provincial Desk
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I happened upon this cute little Frenchy and thought I would paint it and maybe sell it. What color could I paint it that would make you consider buying it?? The chair came with it but I need to find a little Frenchy chair to make it really nice.
French Provincial Desk
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Hi! I just wanted to recommend oil based black gloss paint you can get at lowes. I recently started using it and its awesome. It leaves no brush strokes and will make your desk look elegant and expensive. Also, you don't have to prime it, oil paint sticks to pretty much everything. also change the knobs out to a brushed antique gold color. Good luck!
Alina Gibson
on Aug 30, 2013
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As much as I don't like 'distressed furniture' this one really calls out for just that. Then I would add a French applique' to the top and a coat of clear poly to seal it.
Therese C
on Aug 30, 2013
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What about something simple like this?
Sia@South 47th
on Aug 31, 2013
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I'm thinking a grayish blue. And then a little distressing and possibly stencilling.
Brenda @ Cozy Little House
on Aug 31, 2013
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@Sia@South 47th I really like the pic you attached. I'm wondering what to do about the top since it has undetermined insets and I might not get a nice wooden look. I need to do a little poking around! Somehow, work gets in my way!! I appreciate the help.
Frankie Laney
on Aug 31, 2013
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Slate grey would be beautiful, or for a brighter option, canary yellow!
Evergreen Turf
on Aug 31, 2013
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I love the top of this desk. It would be a shame to lose the design under new paint. If you paint the desk, I do hope you recreate the design! Maybe paint a French design/logo or use an applique in the center..something like the one I have here in the picture? Please post a photo when you get it all finished!
Therese C
on Aug 31, 2013
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@Therese C I love the French Country designs and have been pondering that option as well. I guess I just need to "get off the fence" and get on with the project. Thanks so much for all the great input.
Frankie Laney
on Sep 01, 2013
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:) anytime.
Therese C
on Sep 01, 2013
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The French would use light blues. I would use a off white, then a dry brush applied light blue over it. With the Gold like is on it. I think it would keep it in that French Provincial look...but freshen it.
Terra Gazelle
on Sep 01, 2013
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Use chalk paint. White and Paris grey with silver hardwear. Stencil the top in a French design.
Carol King-ricca
on Sep 02, 2013
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recover the chair in a black and white toile.
Carol King-ricca
on Sep 02, 2013
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I would like to see it painted wedge wood blue and off white. Dina Foti, Ma.
Dina Foti
on Jan 23, 2015
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