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Kitchen Scale Distressed Buffet

July 13, 2015 by Cassie 33 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you had a great weekend.  I spent much of my time prepping Sweet Clover for a photo shoot today with this awesome lady.  I will be heading there in a bit, after I put loads of effort into trying to look effortlessly chic.  The irony is not lost on me.  Anyhow, I thought I would share a quick furniture makeover with you today- a kitchen scale distressed buffet.

I found this vintage buffet at a local yard sale and it was rather worn, especially on the top.

IMG_2075PinI knew I wanted to sand the nasty top down to the bare wood, but other than that I wasn’t really sure what my plan was.   Look at this mess!

IMG_2076PinOnce I sanded the top down, I had to make a decision for the body… this piece just seemed to be calling for a chippy milk paint finish.

I perused my stash of paint and settled on Miss Mustard Seed’s Kitchen Scale– I just love this blue-green!  I mixed it up and applied two coats.  I did not sand or prep this piece at all because I really wanted a chippy finish.  The paint ended up going on a little bit thinner than I had planned (I think perhaps my mix proportions were off).

IMG_2080PinI decided to just roll with it, and gave it a good distressing all over.  Ironically, it didn’t chip as I had hoped, so I ended up with a very worn distressed look.  I love that about milk paint- you don’t always know what will happen and it’s exciting!  Some people need utter control, but me, I like to just go with the flow when it comes to furniture.

Once I finished distressing it, I used Miss Mustard Seed’s wax over the painted areas.  On the top of the dresser I applied Liberon Black Bison wax to the raw wood.  And now it’s at Sweet Clover, staged and ready for our July sale this weekend!

Distressed Kitchen Scale BuffetPin

 

I am truly happy with how this piece turned out, even if it wasn’t as planned.
Distressed Kitchen Scale BuffetPinAnd the natural top looks a million times better than the rough peeling finish it was wearing.

Refinished Wooden Top on on distressed buffetPin

Have you used milk paint?  Do you like not knowing what the outcome will be or do you prefer control?

Well, off to Sweet Clover for our shoot!  Sarah just returned from her little sister’s bachelorette party, so I think coffee might be essential this morning…. Have a good one!

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Comments

  1. Kimm at Reinvented says

    July 13, 2015 at 7:07 am

    oh my gorgeous! I love that finish. Haven’t tried milk paint yet, I think I have a little problem with the “control” part. 😉

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      thank you so much, kimm! yeah, i think people love or hate that part of it- i love it!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    July 13, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Looks fantastic and the styling is spot on

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      thank you so much, julia!

      Reply
  3. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Can hardly believe that’s the same top!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      thank you, shelley! i sanded for a long time but it was worth it.

      Reply
  4. Patty Day says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:08 am

    That piece is beautiful! Love the finish.
    Good luck with the shoot

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      thank you, patty!

      Reply
  5. Edwina says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Awesome piece! I can’t wait to check out your perfectly effortless style!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      haha! hopefully i nailed it. 😉 i had a pretty stellar photog there to make me look good.

      Reply
  6. Pam @ Simple Details says

    July 13, 2015 at 10:29 am

    I love how you breathe new life into pieces! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      thank you, pam! can’t wait to see what you do with those fab chairs!

      Reply
  7. Michelle Mortensen says

    July 13, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I used to use milk paint a bunch, but lately I have been using chalk paint a lot. Both have great looks. Your piece looks totally different after the makeover – and MUCH better. It is very pretty!
    Best,
    Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      thank you so much, michelle! i appreciate it!

      Reply
  8. Catherine says

    July 13, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    I love milk paint! The surprise element is totally fun! Can’t wait to see the Sweet Clover photo shoot.

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      yes! i love that, too- i think people love it or hate it. and i can’t wait to see the shoot pics either!

      Reply
  9. Corinna - A Designer At Home says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    the finish almost speaks to a patina-ed (is that a word?) Copper. Really beautiful!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      oh it really does! good call!

      Reply
  10. sarah dorsey says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    the top came out so good!!! worth the effort!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      thank you, sarah! i think i sanded it for at least an hour.

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:13 am

    Love this one!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      thank you, jennifer!

      Reply
  12. Krystine @www.KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:55 am

    You’re amazing!!! I need two of these de a project — wish you were close – love your furniture!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      aaaw, thank you!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    July 14, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    It’s beautiful! I love the distressed look – I’ve never used milk paint but you have me itching to try.

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      thank you so much, kim!

      Reply
  14. Gretchen says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    lovely! I’m so impressed with how well that top cleaned up!

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    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      thank you, gretchen!

      Reply
  15. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    Wow you made the top look incredible!! It was in terrible shape! Love how the color and finish looks with the art you styled it with!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      it was terrible! 🙂 thank you so much, amber!

      Reply
  16. Linda says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:25 am

    I love what you’ve done with your pieces, they are so pretty and the photos are beautifully styled.

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      thank you so much, linda!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    That looks fabulous! Also I love the natural top! I’m on the hunt for a bar or buffet to use in my dining room. This would be amazing.

    Reply

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