How to embellish your furniture with graphics using a transfer method. The drawers on the cabinet have a french script. We use this dining room cabinet to store all of our day to day bills and papers. This is the before photo of our painted cabinet. I used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan for the first coat in the color Louis Blue. Next, I toned down the blue by dry brushing a mix of the same blue lightened with Pure White. After that I added some graphics using a transfer method to add a bit of subtle detail on the bottom of the cabinet. I chose some French graphics that I found on thegraphicsfairy.com She has free graphics and you can print using a laser jet printer. Next apply the graphics with Artisan Enhancements Transfer Gel or similar product. Let the image dry onto the piece overnight (very important), then remove the white paper with a damp scrubby sponge and the graphics are revealed! By lightly scrubbing off the paper, the image will be seen. The graphics float on the gel base that you used to "glue" the paper in position. Its pretty easy and the results speak for themselves. I used French font for the drawer faces and then a decorative image and more font for the center two cabinet fronts. Highlights of Silver Gilder Paste around the edges add a touch of glimmer. This room has a mix of silver and gold and different shades of blue. Like you, I am sure you need to find storage that works, and has both a purpose as well as looking pretty. Thank you for reading my blog. I hope my painted cabinet inspires you to look at old pieces with a new eye for design and how you can make these pieces work for you and your home. Our French Library Cabinet has made our dining room a place of order once again! Note: This post is partially sponsored by HomeGoods as part of my participation in their Designer program on their Pinterest board, Happy By Design
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