Monday, July 14, 2014

Aqua Cottage Cabinet


I was looking on Craiglslist awhile back and found this great set of furniture including this cabinet.
Before:
The cabinet was in good condition, but pretty dark and I wanted to lighten it up and make it fresh.  I had this picture in my head of it being in a cottage by the sea so I mixed up a light aqua home made chalk paint and got to painting.  After painting the cabinet I sealed it with dark wax and hemp oil.  I had to take pictures in my driveway (please excuse the lighting) since it was being loaded up and taken to a local antique shop.    
Lovely side details
Gorgeous Fret work
Detail on the top piece
Rusty Metal Tray
Love the hardware! 
Hydrangea



Detail on the bottom piece 


Chunky but beautiful legs




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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 14, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    I am crazy in love with the color of this one! And the waxing is gorgeous!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM

      Thank you Gigi--I love the color too-soft and fresh!

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  2. UnknownJuly 14, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I love the color. You are right. It reminds me of the ocean.

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM

      Thank you Victoria-I live by the ocean so my mind goes there a lot!

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJuly 14, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    What a gorgeous piece Darrielle...love the color!!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 14, 2014 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you Martina-I have a soft spot for aqua!

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  4. The Painted DrawerJuly 14, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    GORGEOUS! Nothing else to say but GORGEOUS!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 14, 2014 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-I love how it turned out too!

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  5. RPK InteriorsJuly 14, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Such a pretty color...and the finish looks so smooth...not rough and chalky looking. Love the aging through the dark wax/glaze.
    Robin

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 15, 2014 at 8:06 AM

      Thank you Robin-I love how the finish is after the wax seals it.

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  6. UnknownJuly 15, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    It's gorgeous!! Beautiful job!!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 15, 2014 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you Lori--I love how it turned out too!

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  7. LisascraftiquesJuly 15, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful!

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  8. Susan FreemanJuly 15, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    It looks just perfect in aqua!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  9. AnonymousJuly 15, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Aqua is always one of my fave colors. It's perfect on this one! Love it!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 16, 2014 at 6:50 AM

      Thank you very much-loving aqua too!

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    2. Shabby MarilynJuly 16, 2014 at 6:52 AM

      love the cabinet, I redo a lot of Aqua, fabulous job.

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  10. PamelaJuly 17, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Such a beautiful piece!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 17, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you Pamela-I really like how it turned out too!

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  11. Shabby chic SandyJuly 17, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love the color you created too :)

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  12. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJuly 17, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    This looks so great. Love those turned legs and the wax really lets the details stand out. Very pretty.
    came here via MRL...
    Patricia

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 18, 2014 at 7:36 AM

      Thank you Patricia-I have the matching buffet in my dinning room and love everything about it. I did a post about it awhile back on my blog

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  13. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 17, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    Love, love, love this! Don't tell my husband! He would be jealous! (because if I found this cabinet first I might have married it instead of him) You took a pretty piece and made it drop dead gorgeous. What are you going to do with it now?

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM

      Thank you-I won't tell your husband-it will be our little secret! A local dealer loved it and took it into her shop and I have it posted on Craigslist. Once I am done with a piece and want it gone so I have room for new pieces!

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  14. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comJuly 18, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    This color is absolutely perfect! I love how your cabinet turned out.

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  15. UnknownJuly 18, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Such a pretty colour and the piece is lovely. I have a dark sideboard waiting next in line in our garage for a makeover. I'm trying to decide between white, black or a pretty aqua. The color will depend on whether I decide to keep it or sell it.

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 18, 2014 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you Elizabeth-if you keep it what color are you going with? If you sell it what color?

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  16. MaureenJuly 21, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I love these old pieces with their gorgeous chunky legs. Love the color too!

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    1. DD's CottageJuly 22, 2014 at 6:48 AM

      Thank you Maureen-I love the color and the legs too!

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  17. Nita StacyJuly 22, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Darrielle...again I've featured you on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life. I love everything you do!

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  18. SaraJuly 23, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    stunning! Love the legs, they get me every time!

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