Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Before & After {an Asian style console}

I am currently wrapping up a design project and wanted to share the console I painted for the living room. As soon as the project is complete, I will definitely share. 

Here is a before of the console found at Josephs Coat, a consignment store whose profits benefit a local shelter for abused women...


And the after...


I had a can of Ben Moore's Natura semi-gloss in soft orange that I didn't like, so for $12 I had them custom make this color from a belt I own. Yes the belt was my inspiration. Inspiration can be found everywhere! Don't you agree? 

26 comments:

  1. Oh, love it!!! Great color and love it behind a white couch-- perfect! Take care, Caroline

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  2. Wow what a transformation! How cool is that to have the color customized from a belt you have? Awesome!

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  3. what an awesome find and an awesome make-over! love the lines of that console table, great job :)

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  4. The color is gorgeous. I love brave colors!

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  5. I love that color!! It just looks so perfect on that piece!! Such a steal too :)

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  6. What's the best way to paint furniture? Do you have an electric spray painter?

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  7. fabulous! That is one of my favorite colors to wear!

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  8. Oh i love it!! The style of the console with this color just goes perfectly.

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  9. If you're not drawing inspiration from fashion, where can you draw from? I kid, I kid... sort of :)

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  10. Thanks everyone!

    @-H...ha very true!
    @Evie...i look atrocious in that color, but as a belt it's perfect.
    @Adrienne...i prefer using a brush and an angled one for legs and corners, but sometimes a sprayer works better...just don't have one.

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  11. Oh I love pulling inspiration from random places! So smart of you to make a custom mix.

    Very intrigued to see the room now.

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  12. LOVE that color! can you send me your belt so i can get it matched, too? ;)

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  13. I love the color of this console - great job. I am definitely following your blog - you have great stuff on here.

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  14. Oh, I do love the color, gotta get me some orange in my life!

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  15. Well you can imagine how much I love the fabulous orange on this console!!

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  16. Love that color!!! Look forward to seeing that design project!

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  17. A pop of wonderful color! Looks lovely! I need to get some more color into my own home. I can be way too gray...!

    Happy spring week to you Danielle.

    ox, Mon

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  18. Great choice in color! It turned out great. You have a great eye.

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  19. Yes, inspiration CAN be found anywhere. I love finding it on packaging. Color combination always speaks to me.

    Love the color you chose. I'm sure your belt is just as fab.

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  20. Thanks so much everyone...can't wait 'till the project is complete!

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  21. Wow, that color is to-die-for. I worked it in with the palette of my old beach apt + cream and pale blue! I adore your table, Danielle.

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  22. I must get a little more serious about my CL finds...I LOVE that console. Wish I could find a coffee table like it!

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  23. So awesome Danielle! I can't wait to see the whole room!!!

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