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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Fusion champlain dresser turned sideboard love


Everyone loves color but for large investment pieces I usually choose a timeless neutral. This very large but solidly made oak dresser is made to last but the finish was dated. Champlain to the rescue, it took the dresser from dated to a statement!




dark wax was added to give added dimension and definition to all the great details





This statement piece sold in about half an hour of posting and is now serving as an amazing sideboard in a fabulous home where it provides loads of display area and storage for the family. Thinking outside the box for a pieces purpose and refreshing it in a new amazing color can give so many pieces you may have new meaning and use. Check out Fusion Mineral Paint for a selection of fantastic colors to choose from.

*Disclosure
As a Fusion brand blogger, I have received product in exchange for this post, but ALL the opinions are entirely MY own.  This post contains sponsored links for Fusion Mineral Paint

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  1. UnknownDecember 07, 2016 7:39 PM

    Love the use of the dark wax, it really brings out the details!

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  2. Lisa SilfwerbrandDecember 10, 2016 4:05 PM

    Lee Ann, this turned out beautifully! I so love Fusion <3 I get to see your beautiful pieces on the Fusion blogger page but I'm so glad you linked some of them up to the Inspiration Galore Project Party this week so that others can see them too. They are just lovely! Have a great weekend. Hugs, Lisa

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  4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2016 3:03 PM

    Beautiful job Lee Ann, I love the antique waxed finish, and your staging is spot on with this one super nice presentation! Thanks so much for sharing it at Fridays Furniture Fix! Pinned to my staging board....

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