Chinoiserie Furniture Project

[eleryth]

So, I've got this piece of furniture, not really a dresser as it has only drawers on the bottom and shelves on the top - maybe a small hutch? - and it's going to hold my tea stuff and sit in the dining room. It's right now just a plain lacquered wood and I'd like to repaint it. In looking for inspiration, I've found that I kind of dig Chinoiserie

Comments

[randomyst]

I like the idea of one colour outside and a different one for the exposed shelves. Why not go to a dollar store and get some coloured paper or bristle board and put that inside the shelf unit then put your display items to see if you like the combo before you begin.

From my experience redoing my front door, it is best to sand it first, then use a wood conditioner, then stain it. Not sure if this works for paint as I used a wood primer. The wood conditioner protects the wood and helps the stain go on evenly. If you are painting, you definitely want primer first. Use a very fine sandpaper in between coats. I preferred the look of a roller vs. paint brush when I painted the inside of my door white.

Not sure if that helps. :)

[starofpersia]

Such a cool idea! Hope it goes well. :)

[fuyudragon]

I love the teal color you referenced as it would really pop out and you might add detail and/or stencil with black or a reddish-bronze similar to this: http://mudcitystudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/RAKU-Red-Bronze-Drip-Vase.jpg. From my own taste, the black with gold detailing would be the most attractive. It would look amazing with stenciling done on the back.