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Drexel: Finale (FINALLY)

February 15, 2011 by Bethany Sy

If you’ve been around long enough (with inexplicable patience) to remember Part 1 of our Drexel makeover, you’ll remember that it went from Beauty-and-the-Beast-Yellow, to primed-white, to chocolate brown. And because we’re not-so-bright, we didn’t photograph the next step, so I”ll just tell you. We put on a nice thick coat of satin Ivory. Just imagine it in your little head.

While Nick was doing all the fume-y painting out in the garage, me and my gas-mask painted some glossy swirls on what will be the back of the china cabinet. I ended up not loving this lighter creamy brown color, and opted instead for an espresso brown of the exact same shade as the backboard, only in high gloss. It was worth the extra work of painting it over. I love that technique!

We then sanded the edges of the whole china cabinet (so the brown would show through here and there) and glazed with brown as well. What do you think?

And in the interest of seeing the full dramatic Before and After effect…

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About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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  1. 19

    Robin says

    February 6, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    What color paint glaze did you use??

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    Anonymous says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:02 am

    I inherited my mom’s “yellow peril” as we nicknamed it, after her death. She used to keep special holiday plates and stuff for when we visited with grandchildren. Everyone said to paint it, but I couldn’t because of the sentimental nickname we gave it!

    Reply
  3. 21

    Prudently Painted Vintage says

    June 10, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Omg! I am pinning this too! You are awesome!

    Reply
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    Bethany says

    April 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    The hardware is exactly the same as it was pre-makeover. But we have treated hardware before. It’s important to clean it thoroughly, prime and paint (we spray paint just about everything instead of brushing, it just gives a more even professional finish).

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    Bethany says

    April 3, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    The hardware is exactly the same as it was pre-makeover. But we have treated hardware before. It’s important to clean it thoroughly, prime and paint (we spray paint just about everything instead of brushing, it just gives a more even professional finish).

    Reply
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    Anonymous says

    April 3, 2011 at 7:16 am

    BEAUTIFUL!! did you SPRAY paint the hardware or simply paint it? Also, what kind of paint did you go with? You guys make an amazing team!

    Reply
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    Anonymous says

    April 3, 2011 at 7:16 am

    BEAUTIFUL!! did you SPRAY paint the hardware or simply paint it? Also, what kind of paint did you go with? You guys make an amazing team!

    Reply
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    ~*mj*~ says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    gorgeous!!

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    ~*mj*~ says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    gorgeous!!

    Reply
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    Brenda says

    February 16, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    LOVE it! Hope all is well with you! I’m looking for a fun display table of some sort for middle of my store if you come across anything! Must be able to see over it so not too high. brenda.chocolatehaus@gmail.com

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    Brenda says

    February 16, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    LOVE it! Hope all is well with you! I’m looking for a fun display table of some sort for middle of my store if you come across anything! Must be able to see over it so not too high. brenda.chocolatehaus@gmail.com

    Reply
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    Tammy says

    February 16, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    love it!!! amazing trasformation. i’m having a party today if you want to link this.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-4.html

    Reply
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    Tammy says

    February 16, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    love it!!! amazing trasformation. i’m having a party today if you want to link this.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/02/anything-goes-party-4.html

    Reply
  14. 32

    Renee' says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Beautiful, simply beautiful………

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    Renee' says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Beautiful, simply beautiful………

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    Nichole @ Barillafab4.blogspot.com says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    WOW…totally love it! amazing job!

    Reply
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    Nichole @ Barillafab4.blogspot.com says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    WOW…totally love it! amazing job!

    Reply
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    Heidi says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I think you did yourselves proud! Love it. Love the swirls on the inside, love the colors you picked. The person you did this for is a very lucky girl!

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  19. 37

    Heidi says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I think you did yourselves proud! Love it. Love the swirls on the inside, love the colors you picked. The person you did this for is a very lucky girl!

    Reply

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