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Red Hot Vanity

July 18, 2010 by Cassie 59 Comments

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I recently met the sweetest couple who have just returned from Africa with their kids. They are both absolutely adorable, and geunine people. The piece I am about to show you is the last of their bedroom pieces for me to work on. I was so excited when Amanda brought me this adorable vintage vanity to paint for her, and even more excited when she asked if we could do it in red!

She left it up to me as far as which red to use. She had just purchased this bedding from Anthropologie so I went to my local store to see it in person so I could see the colors. And of course, I welcome any valid excuse to go to Anthropologie!
I had just finished another piece for her- a dresser- with the same finish I had given the teal dresser. So when we looked at hardware we chose some in the teal/aqua family, also from…. you guessed it… Anthropologie!
Red is always a tricky color to work with as it has a deep base and is almost translucent so priming with a tinted primer is a MUST. I used a Benjamin Moore tinted primer that I had on hand and put two coats on. Then, I looked through my own red paints. I had two options- Deep Rose by Benjamin Moore which has a brick tint to it, or Showstopper Red by Sherwin Williams, which as the name suggest is pretty vivid. I only had a little of the Deep Rose left, so I mixed in some of the Showstopper so I had about a half and half mix, and the color came out exactly where I wanted it. Once it was painted, I distressed the edges by hand, and rubbed Provincial stain by Minwax over the enitre piece. When that was dry, I put a coat of Polycrylic on it to protect it.
Here it is now! Oh, and I did paint the mirror and spindle posts for it, but I didn’t have the mounting hardware to put it all together and show you- Amanda had held onto that so it wouldn’t be lost. I am thrilled with how it came out, and glad it is going to a good home!




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  1. Kristine at The Painted Hive says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Love it! That red is just perfect. It reminds me of the steriotypical lipstick colour. Love the knobs too.
    Kristine
    xx

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  2. Allison says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Cassie..it is beautiful! Such a nice statement piece! You did a fabulous job. Great drawer knobs. And, the red is a perfect red. Just love it!!

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  3. Pam says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    Red is my favorite color. You did such a good job…you’re making this vanity blush. đŸ™‚ It’s beautiful! Pam @ Sallygoodin

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  4. the vintage wren says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    What a great job, and I love red. That piece is just lovely, your friend is going to love it so much. : ) Carrie

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  5. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    July 18, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    It looks GORGEOUS! I love how it turned out! You ended up with the perfect shade. I hope this Amanda will take a picture of her room for you to show off here!

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  6. Green Gracie Home says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:14 am

    That is so pretty! It turned out so well and the stain really helps accent the spindles…the owners must just look at it and sigh! Bev

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  7. Jannet ~ Simple Matters says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:42 am

    That red is perfect! Make sure you remember how much of each paint you used so you can do it again! It turned out beautiful

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  8. Rene' says

    July 19, 2010 at 12:58 am

    LOVE the red with those knobs!!

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  9. canngil says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:05 am

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  10. canngil says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:06 am

    question—when you use the paints from the major manufacturers like Benjamin Moore, do you use the high gloss? I had used some eggshell from Martha Stewart, and it seemed to be “tender,” that is, prone to chip or snag. Does the provincial stain and the poly make the finish hard enough to wear well?

    Love how your dressing table turned out!!

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  11. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:15 am

    It’s gorgeous. It is the perfect shade of red, especially with the stain finish. Great job!

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  12. Nicole says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:30 am

    It is beautiful! What an amazing transformation! What does the staining process do for the finish product?

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  13. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:36 am

    So great! The red makes that piece pop!

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  14. Kelly says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:40 am

    I want to paint something…I want to paint something now!
    Thank you for the posts, you are making me see everything in a new light and in COLOR!

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  15. mle says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:47 am

    What a beautiful makeover!! It’s vibrant & daring & just so fun!!

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  16. Kaysi says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:56 am

    That is so neat, I love the red!!! Great job!

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  17. Carrie says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:06 am

    That turned out beautiful! Great job!

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  18. Nancy says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:11 am

    Love red. You did a marvelous redo.

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  19. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:37 am

    Cassie! It turned out beautiful! You did a fabulous job (as usual)
    gail

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  20. judi says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:50 am

    cassie,
    bravo! this is a perfect red for the bedding and i love how you distressed and added the aqua knobs…just beautiful.

    judi;)

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  21. LaKeta says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:01 am

    Wow! This piece is a SHOWSTOPPER…it is absolutely gorgeous! Found you on the girl creative…

    have a blessed week!

    LaKeta

    1luckeegirl.blogspot.com

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  22. Melissa Miller says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:19 am

    A gorgeous piece done in RED! đŸ™‚

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  23. michelle b @ every little thing says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:32 am

    wowza! a beauty! so daring, but it turned out a real “showstopper”!
    well done!
    thanks for the finishing tips too!
    xoxo

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  24. Restyled Vintage says

    July 19, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Gorgeous, Cassie! Funny, I knew red was a weird colour to paint with, but I have never seen anyone write about it before…the first time I painted with red and it was so translucent I thought there was something wrong with it! I still don’t get it, but I’m glad to know it wasn’t just my red paint that was funny đŸ™‚

    xx Karen

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  25. vanessa @ silly eagle books says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    the red is gorgeous!

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  26. Jen T says

    July 19, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    It’s perfect! Great job – JenT SheEndeavors

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  27. Lori @ Projects Plenty says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    The red you mixed is perfecto for the bedding. You did a really nice job!

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  28. viewsbychris.blogspot.com says

    July 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Wow, that is red hot! I’m an interior designer by trade and for me- peices like those make a room. I came to you through Junker Midge, by the way. I’ll be back because I have to read “Pregnant with Power Tools’!

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  29. Shannon says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    I love the red and the knobs!

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  30. C.R.A.F.T. says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    wow! stunning. come on over and link up to MMM đŸ™‚

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  31. Cathy @ The Far Fifty says

    July 19, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    It’s so awesome. I love that colour, it’s so frickin’ fun!

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  32. Condo Blues says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I’m on a red kick and I am in love with your makeover! The knobs really make it.

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  33. Jennifer says

    July 19, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    I am lovin that red!!!!!!! That would make a cute desk for my son!!!

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  34. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    July 19, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    That is going to look so good with the bedding! Great job mixing that custom color, I love it.

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  35. Barbara says

    July 19, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    This is terrific! I love the custom color that you created. This makes me regret any piece of furniture that I ever gave away.

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  36. Becky says

    July 19, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Be still my heart! I have been dying for a vanity ever since I was little. My great grandmother had one and I loved that thing. This one is AMAZING! I saw it on Just Something I Whipped Up, it spoke to me đŸ˜‰ Thanks for linking up!

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  37. Kelly at I Dream of Decor says

    July 20, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Breathtaking! love the little extra sparkle that the knobs give it, plus it’s totally unexpected..

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  38. Sharlotte says

    July 20, 2010 at 12:43 am

    Cute! I love the shape of this vanity…great new color!
    Sharlotte

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  39. Nestled In Rosenberg says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Hey Cassie! Gosh I love that vanity!!! Great job!

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  40. Keren Gillan says

    July 20, 2010 at 9:42 am

    it is Unique the way you take plain object and turn it upsidedowne .
    i’m your fan .

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  41. Sam says

    July 20, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    That is so beautiful! You did a wonderful job! I love bringing new life to furniture like that!

    I’m your newest follower! Visiting from All Thingz Related!

    Sam
    Mom.Undecided. –
    http://momundecided.blogspot.com/

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  42. Kami @ Everyday Heaven says

    July 20, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Great job! I post a red hutch on The CSI Project, red is super hard to work with. You can see in my post that I hard completely the wrong red, and painted over it. Wonderful vanity, I love it!

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  43. FrouFrouBritches says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    Oh my gracious! It’s gorgeous! I love red!

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  44. Anny says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I love it! Those pulls are perfect!

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  45. Pam says

    July 20, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    That is gorgeous and I love the pulls on it. I never realized that red was difficult to work with, so that’s good to know.

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  46. AM from White House, Black Shutters says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:28 am

    That vanity is HOT! Love the color and the knobs you used, I would not have thought to go with a turquoise-y glass. Thanks also for the tips on working with red. New follower!

    -Ann Marie

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  47. ★All Thingz Related★ says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Yeah red hot!!! BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for joining us for another great Anything Related! ~Bridgette

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  48. {Bellamere Cottage} says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    No matter how many times I use paint I never stop being amazed at the transformation. Your little vanity is GREAT…. And, I’m sure your friend will be thrilled.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  49. Ms. Modern Vintage says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Cassie, You are a color genius!

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  50. Kate says

    July 21, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    LOVE this color! I’m visiting from CSI, and now I’m following. Your little corner of the web is quite inspiring!

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  51. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] says

    July 21, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    Saw this on CSI, and I had to come see. Wow – What a difference! You did an amazing job :]

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  52. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    July 22, 2010 at 5:50 am

    Goodness… that is just gorgeous red!

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  53. Sue says

    July 22, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    OMG!!! Love this!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  54. ★All Thingz Related★ says

    July 27, 2010 at 2:22 am

    We featured this as one of Our Favorite Thingz this week! Check it out on our sidebar!
    http://allthingzrelated.blogspot.com/

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  55. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 27, 2010 at 2:28 am

    This is really pretty! Don’t know how I missed it.

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  56. Holiday Sparkle - Cyndi LaChance says

    November 14, 2010 at 3:46 am

    Wow, that is stunning. Love red!

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  57. Cristie says

    December 30, 2010 at 1:06 am

    OOOOOO-La-La, I love it!
    Great color…I love red.

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  58. Serendipity Chic Design says

    June 8, 2011 at 12:24 am

    I could have sworn I stalked all of your past posts that you did before I started blogging. How did this not “pop” out at me? You have to know I love the piece and the color choice…

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  59. Feral Turtle says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    This is gorgeous! I would love to do something like this.

    Reply

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