Shabby chic vintage furniture!

[Jojo@salongeek]

Iv been doing lots of googling lol. N it does seem the Annie Sloan paint can go on any surface. Iv still got 3 things to paint but my nearest shop is 90 min drive away n been looking at other paint n it just don't look as good. On Annie sloans website the postage is like £12 coz they use a courier. Not sure what to do lol.
I'm loving all your pieces they look so nice. Where did you buy the material for the chairs n stuff from Annie Sloan or somewhere else. I think dunelm do fabric not sure how expensive they are as I need some for a chair I have. Oh also did you buy the paint brushes from Annie Sloan or will some from like B&Q be ok?
Sorry for lots of questions lol

I used brushes from B&Q they were perfectly fine! X

 

[faithywoo]

Iv been doing lots of googling lol. N it does seem the Annie Sloan paint can go on any surface. Iv still got 3 things to paint but my nearest shop is 90 min drive away n been looking at other paint n it just don't look as good. On Annie sloans website the postage is like £12 coz they use a courier. Not sure what to do lol.
I'm loving all your pieces they look so nice. Where did you buy the material for the chairs n stuff from Annie Sloan or somewhere else. I think dunelm do fabric not sure how expensive they are as I need some for a chair I have. Oh also did you buy the paint brushes from Annie Sloan or will some from like B&Q be ok?
Sorry for lots of questions lol

Make your own paint I have x

 

[faithywoo]

The first I painted was a table and chairs - no pics ATM as it's at my flat and were in process of moving. I then painted this chest for my daughter, my hall table and a small bookcase (bookcase isn't finished yet) only the table and chairs were done in AS, the rest I made my own chalk paint using Laura Ashley, The Sanctuary, crown and dulux x I for got to take a before of hall table, just managed to get one of the leg to show the colour lol

 

[faithywoo]

Sorry can't work out multiple photos per post x

 

[faithywoo]

The table wasn't finished in this photo x

 

[faithywoo]

The "after" chest - before waxing x

 

[Twinners]

I'm going on ebay stat...


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[tam123]

Loving these I really want it. No room. Perfect for storing gels etc.x
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[Treacle44]

Loving this thread!

 

[DivineByDesign]

Finally got round to adding the "after" for my telephone table (which I use as a waiting room chair). I had a piece of custom glass made for the table side and did a scrap-book effect under it of Scratch articles I was in and other favourite nail pics. I'll upload a pic of the finished desk in a couple of days xxx

 

[Isabellamae]

Oh my lord, how did I not know this thread existed!!

My friends and husband think I'm bonkers because I want old unloved bits to do this to!!!

I am a complete virgin to this but I think I'm gonna have to do it now after seeing all your beautiful work!! Xx

 

[Jojo@salongeek]

Finally got round to adding the "after" for my telephone table (which I use as a waiting room chair). I had a piece of custom glass made for the table side and did a scrap-book effect under it of Scratch articles I was in and other favourite nail pics. I'll upload a pic of the finished desk in a couple of days xxx

Gorgeous xx

 

[Elaine Armani]

Finally got round to adding the "after" for my telephone table (which I use as a waiting room chair). I had a piece of custom glass made for the table side and did a scrap-book effect under it of Scratch articles I was in and other favourite nail pics. I'll upload a pic of the finished desk in a couple of days xxx

Omg that's gorgeous!!
I've been looking for one like this but sooo expensive

 

[Elaine Armani]

Oooo also another great idea!
I have a wholesale furniture shop close by and they sell @ wholesale prices but the furniture isn't painted. It's literally 1/4 of the price of brand new furniture. I'm planning on getting few pieces from there that I can paint. I'm so thankful I found this thread! I was dreading spending thousands on my salons furniture!
Maybe browse online and check if you've got any similar outlets around?
Definitely going op shopping to see what I could make some use of
Xx

 

[DivineByDesign]

Omg that's gorgeous!!
I've been looking for one like this but sooo expensive

Elaine I bought this one for £20 off gumtree and the base was broken but I had the strap fabric already so just stripped it back and fixed it xxx

 

[happyfeet]

Unfortunately no before pictures but the mirrors were a cheap gold distressed veneer, the picture frame was a dark wood veneer and the pot pourri was just natural wood. I've Annie Sloaned in Paris Grey using my round brush from Homebase (so much cheaper than annie sloan brushes). I also applied Paris Grey to our radiator too I've just basically revamped my old furniture when we went from a gold, cream and purple front room to teal, grey, silver, white and black. I've saved myself some money on accessories So nothing vintage but certainly a great way to recycle more modern pieces


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[smile doctor]

Thank you very much
I'm keeping it & it's going to be my little reception area in my salon xx

Hi jojo,

Have got a pic of this in action (in salon) I've just purchased one but cat decide of it will be reception or some sort of storage I would love it to be reception desk but can't work out how it would work I.e where clients would stand etc.

Thanks Stacey xx

 

[beautilicious1]

Heres mine. Can't find the before photos tho

 

[swilks12]

I'm a giddy kipper just bought 3 pieces to 'shabby chic' all for about £80, booked on an Annie sloane workshop in jan, can't wait to start my projects!!

 

[swilks12]

Would like to try and get this going again as was really enjoying it!

Got lots of furniture waiting to be 'done' will get cracking once we move next week 😁