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Vintage Art Deco China Cabinet Restore

This Art Deco waterfall china cabinet, circa 1940, had seen better days. Tucked away in a shop and used as a storage shelf, it was in rough shape. A family member, inspired by a photo featuring rich navy tones and warm wood, wanted to see it brought back to life. With that vision in mind, I gave the piece the repairs and makeover it deserved — blending classic navy with warm wood to honor both its history and a fresh new style.

Turquoise Magazine Rack


Where are my turquoise fans? Here is the sweetest solid maple magazine ready for you!


Magazine racks are a fun way to add a small punch of color to a room. This solid maple cutie was built to last but the finish was starting to wear. All it needs is a fresh coat of paint.



After a good scrub with Simple Green cleaner and a damp cloth, it was ready to get painting.


Using my small round Cling On Brush R16 which worked well to get in all the narrow places the turquoise was brushed on. Brushing paint on takes time and patience with these tight small spaces so don't rush.


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Above is the first coat of turquoise chalked paint on dry. Two coats were put on in total for great coverage.


To distress lightly and smooth the brush stokes, I used a SurfPrep rad pad. These pads are so flexible which works great to mold around these spindles easily. They come in a variety of grits too. This yellow one is super fine.


To save a bit of time and seal this chalk type paint I used Rustoleum 2X ultra cover spray paint in clear matte as it can easily reach all the nooks and crannies. Multiple thin coats were sprayed on before a hand rubbed white wax over all surfaces to soften the sheen and add a wee bit of white in the recessed areas.







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Comments

  1. I love that magazine holder now that is a fun turquoise.
    Happy New Year,
    Kippi

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    1. thank you for your kind comment, it is so fun! Happy New Year to you as well!!
      Lee Ann

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