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Paris Gray China Cabinet

June 20, 2011 by Cassie 55 Comments

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Last weekend, my sweet husband offered to do a delivery for me, and I told him id he did he also had to pick up this cabinet I had arranged to get.  He obliged, and the cabinet came home to me.  Did I mention it was free?  Eve was moving, and had to part with her mother’s china cabinet and wanted it to go to someone who would give it the appropriate TLC.  Here it is in its before state…

 It was not in bad shape structurally, minus missing some of the trim at the top, and the glass panels as well as the pieces that held them in were gone.  If the pieces that held them had been there I may have gotten some new panels cut, but instead I knew I could use chicken wire.  I knew immediately I wanted this to the the first piece I tried out Annie Sloan’s Paris Gray chalk paint.  I used that on the exterior, and Old White on the interior.  Then I distressed and waxed it.  And I added chicken wire to the doors by stapling it in.  I love that chicken wire gives it a more rustic feel.  I posted it for sale on Friday morning, and by Friday night it was scheduled for delivery, and arrived in its new home today.

I am fairly certain that Paris Gray is now my favorite chalk paint color.  I just finished another piece in it that I will share at this week’s POWW link party!  Can’t wait!!!

And on another note, our sunporch now has new flooring, new windows, and a new ceiling!  Moving right along!
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  1. Mel says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:29 am

    That is a really pretty colour and now that piece looks marvelous. No wonder it was snatched up so quickly.

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  2. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:46 am

    You are so right, that is a lovely shade. Great turn around too. I would love a sun porch and it sounds like you are making some serious progress.

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  3. [email protected] says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:01 am

    holy geez. that is gorgeous! i am [—–] this close to ordering chalk paint. but i don’t know if i can bring myself to do it. but this… man. so pretty!

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  4. Steph says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:11 am

    You blow me away. Every.Single.Time. Nice work!

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  5. judi says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:20 am

    this is just gorgeous cassie! love this new gray color that i’m seeing all over blogland. i’m thinking of painting some tongue n groove paneling this color to lighten up the room.
    judi

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  6. ~w~ says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:33 am

    i tried to score this freebie….just knew it would be beautiful! good job.

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  7. Conspicuous Style Design Blog says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Soooo pretty! I love the chicken wire idea!
    Stacy
    Ps….thanks so much for your nice comments on my chalk paint projects 🙂

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  8. Okio B Designs says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:42 am

    The color, the chicken wire is pure perfection! Nicely done and an amazing transformation!

    Jeanine

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  9. kathie says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:43 am

    It is perfection! PG is my favorite, hands down. I am thrilled with it every time! I love the two tone look you used with the white inside ~ I have two similar cabinets waiting in my garage 🙂 And just did chicken wire on a huge cabinet today (when it was delivered, the delivery guy put his knee through one of the glass panels… oops!), but I think the wire looks even better than the glass. Rambling now, sorry… love your piece!

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  10. modern jane says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:49 am

    ahhh! That color is so perfect! I love the grey.. you are too good!

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  11. Allison Shops says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:55 am

    Love the color. I also used chicken wire in my French Gray Island Kitchen. Come see, if you haven’t already.
    Dropping by from Met Monday. I hope you’ll come see the safari nursery.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  12. [email protected] says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:56 am

    So beautiful! I can’t seem to get gray to come out right; yours is perfect.

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  13. Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:07 am

    I love it! Great idea to add the chicken wire, too! How can you not love a paint color called Paris Gray? 🙂

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  14. Kelsey says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:08 am

    OH EM GEEEE!!! I looove it! You did an ammmazing job! I would’ve kept it myself! 😉

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  15. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:09 am

    That turned out beautiful. I might have to jump on the chalk paint bandwagon! I also love the combination of the piece’s elegant shape along with the rustic chickenwire. I’m not surprised it sold so quickly! Good job!

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  16. Katelyn says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:18 am

    that color looks incredible! how beautiful!

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  17. Sarah, Three Boys says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Gorgeous! I love the chicken wire. I need to pick your brain some more…

    xo,s

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  18. Erin says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Holy cannoli!! That’s breathtaking, Cassie! I’m not the least bit surprised it sold so quickly for you. I love that you gave it a rustic edge with the chicken wire. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve been doing with the chalk paint!

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  19. Thoughtfully Blended Hearts says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:54 am

    Awesome makeover!!! Love the crisp grey and white color combo!!!

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  20. Chrissie says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:00 am

    It is a great shade of grey! I love the wire in the doors too. Beautiful work as usual!

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  21. Stacey says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:02 am

    O lala! That is awesome! And free?? You must have amazing friends! Looks great – love to see your fabulous work!
    Blessings – Stacey

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  22. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:26 am

    That piece gets added to my favorite Cassie projects. You did a perfect job. I can see why it sold so fast.

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  23. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    June 20, 2011 at 4:12 am

    I LOVE how that one turned out. And you’re right, the chicken wire was just the right touch to balance out the formalness. Congratulations on the super fast sale! You deserve it!

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  24. Chandeen @ Designed by Chance says

    June 20, 2011 at 4:43 am

    I’m about ready to jump on the chalk paint bandwagon. I love all the colors and it looks so easy. This project is great. Love the wall paper on the inside as well.

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  25. Ali Richardson says

    June 20, 2011 at 6:04 am

    SO SO SO pretty!!! I am in love with that soft grey color!

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  26. Allison says

    June 20, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Really beautiful, Cassie! The chicken wire was a great addition. I can see why you sold it so quickly. It’s a stunning piece. How exciting that you have made so much progress on your sunporch!

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  27. Stephanie says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Looks fabulous – love the Paris Gray!

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  28. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Gorgeous– this may be one of my most favorite pieces you have done!! Take care, Caroline

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  29. MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Love it! Awesome redo

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  30. Serendipity Chic Design says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    This is one of my absolute favorite pieces you have done!!!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  31. the modern cottage says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful Cassie, I think this is my favorite piece of yours.

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  32. Between Blue and Yellow says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    what a neat piece. Ugghhh, this is making me so mad that I can’t work on my own furniture. You did a great job!

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  33. Christa @ Stories of a House says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    It is beautiful! I’m not surprised it sold so fast. And it was free?!

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  34. Erin says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Seriously amazing! I love the chicken wire…really adds a great vintage touch! 🙂

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  35. Mrs. DeVore says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    I can’t believe you got that for free! It looks amazing, love that color!

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  36. Gen says

    June 20, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    great makeover!

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  37. Rita says

    June 20, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    this piece is amazing!! and I agree with you on the gray paint. Haven’t used it yet but it looks phenominal!!

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  38. [email protected] Road says

    June 20, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    I LOVE those two colors together! I think it looks better with chicken wire than it would have with glass, personally. Another AWESOME pieces, Cassie!

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  39. SHERRY HART says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    I have just gotten my can of Chalk paint and tried it on a bench! Amazing! I love what you did to this china cabinet! She is so pretty now!

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  40. Katie says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:34 am

    I can’t believe you scored this for free! What an awesome friend!! It’s a gorgeous piece! Gray and chickenwire – both things I’ve been wanting to try! I love it!

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  41. Andrea says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:16 am

    That is simply gorgeous! Love the chicken wire and the colors you chose.

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  42. [email protected] Charm says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:51 am

    I’m so with you on this one…love that shade of gray!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  43. Steph @ Birdhouse says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Now that is a fabulously gorgeous piece! You chose perfect colors, and the amount of distressing is just right!

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  44. gail says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    love it cassie! the chicken wire is awesome.
    I have some paris gray I haven’t opened yet. I’m saving it for a couple of tables I picked up recently. (when it cools down enough to paint.
    gail

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  45. hilary @ the upcycle furniture co. says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    gorgeous!!! : )

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  46. Michelle @ Ten June says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS, Cass! Holy cow that chicken wire is GENIUS! Now I know why the lady wants to be buried with it!! : )

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  47. Midwest Cottage says

    June 22, 2011 at 3:00 am

    Love the color. Chicken wire is great. I’ve been using it a lot latley too! Fun Stuff.

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  48. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    June 22, 2011 at 4:17 am

    Oh wow, this turned out so great! I love the color too. If I won any of this paint it would be this or old white. Love them together!

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  49. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    What a great piece at the best possible price, love free! And that is a great color combo. The checken wire is the cherry on top!

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  50. 5935d9de-925d-11e0-a205-000f20980440 says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:53 am

    I looove this! The chicken wire is such a cute idea. Love the color too. This post would be a fabulous addition to my blog party. I would love it if you stopped by and joined in!!
    alchemyfineliving.com

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  51. [email protected] Interiors says

    June 23, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Oh CASSIE! This is beautiful!! Thank you SO much for sharing this. I have a freebie french piece that needs glass. Now, I know just what to do with it! Chicken wire and a little Annie Sloane!
    Kelli

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  52. AquaSeventy6 says

    June 25, 2011 at 3:04 am

    This is fabulous! And, I cannot believe it was FREE! What a deal…it really turned out beautiful,

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  53. gail says

    July 1, 2011 at 2:33 am

    love it! so envious of your talent cassie!
    I just did two small end tables with paris gray… then used the dark wax. I failed annie’s waxing school.

    Great Job!
    catching you!
    gail

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  54. AllisonandKyle says

    July 1, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    holy moly….this is AMAZING!!! Very well done!!! And I’m LOVING your blog!!

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  55. M.L. says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    I love the Paris Gray chalk paint look, and I am about to try it on my a wood china cabinet. The only glitch is that the cabinet is already painted a deep cranberry color. Do I need to strip the paint off before I use the chalk paint??

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