Painted Provençal Buffet

Have I teased you long enough about the recent buffet/server makeover?

The server was a typical 1970’s piece featuring dark and dated wood. I found the heavy Thomasville buffet at a thrift store for a great price. The dimensions were perfect for use as an island in my tiny kitchen.

Here is the “BEFORE” shot:

Are you ready for the “AFTER”?

The original hardware was polished up just a bit and reinstalled. Both Mr. Décor and myself really like it.

As I said on Monday I opted not to distress the piece. Given that it only has a dark wax finish distressing will come naturally over time.


I adore how the wax settled into all the nooks and crannies of the wood. It provided the time transport I was seeking ~ 1970 became 1870.

There are plans for the back of the piece.

Here’s a bit of inspirational bliss of what I have in mind:

You’ll also soon see what has been placed in the open areas.

I'll give you a hint.

There were a few readers that were not in favor of me painting the piece and wanted it to stay like this:

I wonder if they have changed their minds?

I can’t tell you how HAPPY I am that I went with my instinct to paint the piece. It really lightens up the dark kitchen so much!

For the step by step process, color inspiration and all products used you can read this post.

What have you transformed lately?

Laura

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