Shabby Chic; Volume III

Bebs

Mooloo wrote: »

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=20001&partNumber=9236930&c_4=4%7Ccat_14463461%7CKingsize+Duvet+Cover+Sets%7C14417904&c_3=3%7Ccat_14417895%7CDuvets%2C+Sheets+and+Pillows%7C14463461&c_2=2%7Ccat_16849245%7CBedding%7C14417895&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CFurniture+and+Homewares%7C16849245

Oops long link. this is the duvet cover I bought to Shabby Chic up my new bedroom, and I have a quilt from Matalan, see if I can find the link.
This is not the same quilt but very similar, same price. http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online//Star-Patchwork-Throw/30644&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand

Mooloo I have got something similar can I ask what curtains you are going to use? I am struggling to find some to match This is going to be for the spare box room - it is going to be soooo pretty and I cannot wait till I ahve finished DD's room to start it DD said she thinks it is going to be my room and I am going to fall out with DH and say "I'm sleeping in the spare room" :rotfl::rotfl:

hmo

ok ive found it this is it i bought it at my local paint shop never seen it in the big diy stores but having said that ive never looked

http://www.coronadopaint.com/viewProd.asp?prodID=180

heres a quick photo of the table and chairs these were that orangey pine, not the greatest photo i will take another in a few weeks when its in place properly in our holiday let

Bebs

Comments please!

As you all know I am doing up DD's room, sort of vintagy, chabby chic! What are your thoughts on this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110648183128&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

painted F&B dimnity??? I painted the dresser in F&B dimnity which is also going in the room Also, do you all think the price is ok? I do not think it will go up more as this is the second time the person has listed it!

Another question - I bought this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170602547083&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT off eBay to go on top of the dresser, should I spray it an off white or how would you experts do it?

hmo

xxvickixx wrote: »

If it was a cupboard that someone else might see inside I would take the shelves out and put pretty wallpaper on the inside, paint the shelves to match the outside and out back. I have done this with a bookcase and a corner unit and they look realy lovely, which reminds me I should post the photo of the bookcase!

ok thanks for the advice

Bibbitybob

Bebs wrote: »

Comments please!

As you all know I am doing up DD's room, sort of vintagy, chabby chic! What are your thoughts on this

painted F&B dimnity??? I painted the dresser in F&B dimnity which is also going in the room Also, do you all think the price is ok? I do not think it will go up more as this is the second time the person has listed it!

Another question - I bought this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170602547083&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT off eBay to go on top of the dresser, should I spray it an off white or how would you experts do it?

That bedhead would be stunning and a great price. If I were you, I'd remove the link in your post...you don't want to increase your competition :rotfl:

Spraying the mirror would be the best bet, it's a bit of a pain using a brush on that kind of mirror (speaking from experience )

Taliahmai

Thanks so much for the advice guys, the eggshell is what i was after more then a white i think.....i have a cheap crappy council kitchen and i really want to give it a huge overhall and turn my house into a home!

Im going to sort all my kitchen out tomorrow and star painting the walls then i can do the cupboards....thanks again x

maman

Bibbitybob wrote: »

If you go back a page or two, I've linked to a product that I used to prime melamine kitchen units before painting them.

I would never use gloss on kitchen cupboards - I much prefer eggshell finish. I find Farrow and Ball paint well worth spending the extra money (available in Homebase - I did my entire kitchen with one small tin). I painted the eggshell on with a brush then used a mini sponge roller over the top to give a smooth finish. Careful not to put too much paint on at once or you'll get drips; you're better to do two fine coats than one thick.

Hope that helps

I'm no expert but when I painted the doors in my old kitchen I took the doors off to paint them. I do the same with my fitted wardrobes too. I'm lucky enough to have a conservatory so I lay the doors down (on cans from the kitchen:rotfl:) and do them horizontal. I find it so much easier to get a smooth finish and I can leave them there to dry and use the kitchen at the same time. I thought it might help you Taliahmai, if you've not done much before.

Good luck, and do take pics so we can see before and after.

Taliahmai

I did wonder about taking that off....also daft question lol but do i need to pain the inside of the door too?

I will definately take pictures too, i can believe how something so simple has got me so excited lol I seriously need to gt a life haha

mrswive

Taliahmai - I've painted loads of things, including a toy box that had transfers on it. I sanded it down first. I find I get a really good finish with B&Q's one coat satinwood paint -ivory is a good clour - and a small, sponge roller. Happy painting!

Bibbitybob

maman wrote: »

I'm no expert but when I painted the doors in my old kitchen I took the doors off to paint them.

Yes I suppose in the ideal situation I'd have taken mine off, but I didn't have the space. Still managed not to get any drips though!