Shabby Chic Thread?

elaine373

I resisted bidding on a larder/cupboard on ebay and then felt so miserable that i went to some charity shops and got these.........


And this is a crocheted blanket that my daughter bought me at the week-end.(Dont know how to change the date on my camera)
I did empty a cupboard and now have loads of plates.cups etc that i will either free cycle or put in the charity shop.

vivw_2

kaznelson wrote: »

Everybody has different opinions but oil based paint is best for hard wearing areas. You could always go over the acryclic with a matt varnish for extra strength.

I have painted some of my low kitchen cupboards in a cream arcylic eggshell and they have kept well for the last 2 years withstanding 2 kids, dog, cat & husband.

I don't know what everyone else prefers but I find acrylic so much better and not as messy when cleaning after

PS Can I have your husband when you have finished with him!!!! Mine won't let me paint the rest of the dated cupboards

Thanks. What make of acrylic eggshell did you use? And did you use matt varnish? Its just I'm so scared of getting it wrong. I also prefer to use paints that clean with water

kaznelson

I think I used Craig & Rose or could of been B&Q's period range. I did a paint effects/interior course at college and they use to love their C&R paints. I never got round to applying the varnish and it is still in good condition.

Lelc- You can get a primer called ESP Primer which creates a good surface on any shiny surface.

vivw_2

Not sure if this kitchen cabinet has been posted yet ........hope it may be useful to someone

vivw_2

And this one is lovely

Mollymop5

vivw wrote: »

And this one is lovely

Totally agree!!! it's beautiful

Mollymop5

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260226954958&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016#ebayphotohosting

I love this one.It's not too far from me but way over my budget

needmoney

Mollymop5 wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260226954958&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016#ebayphotohosting

I love this one.It's not too far from me but way over my budget

Mine too, I think all these sellers have been reading this thread and think we're all silly enough to pay those prices, That one and the one viv posted are lovely but the last one not worth 300 quids ot to me anway:D

1sue23

needmoney wrote: »

Mine too, I think all these sellers have been reading this thread and think we're all silly enough to pay those prices, That one and the one viv posted are lovely but the last one not worth 300 quids ot to me anway:D

I purchased one very much the same on ebay 2 weeks ago ,but I only paid £127.00 thought that was expensive mind you I love it and it is in great condition.

needmoney

1sue23 wrote: »

I purchased one very much the same on ebay 2 weeks ago ,but I only paid £127.00 thought that was expensive mind you I love it and it is in great condition.

:eek:

The thing is they're such a good storage unit there's nothing new to compare I don't tnink.

Do you have any pics, did you have to paint it?