Farm House Barn Wood Shelf

Soft Neutral Shades Media Cabinet

Fresh Start for a Veneer Classic This manufactured media cabinet—with its once orange-tinged wood veneer—has been completely refreshed in a soft, neutral taupe called French Villa . Inside the glass-front doors, the adjustable shelf pops in Truffle , a beautifully rich and earthy shade from a newly released palette. The warm, complementary colors work together to give this piece a stylish, modern update and a brand new lease on life.

Follow along to see how this raw pine shelf was given a barn board finish.

First step was to scrub and let dry.

Staining was the next step. I tested 2 Weatherwood Stains on the back; pining on left and light oaking on right.

Note quite sure I added Varathane's aged wood accelerator on the far left. Which would you choose?

I went with Weatherwood Stains in pining as it was the dark color I wanted for the base.

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To get the barn wood finish, Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain and plaster were dry brushed over the dark stained base.

Once dry everything was sanded smooth. Everything was sealed using Weatherwood Stains satin conversion varnish. And as an additional step, Homestead House antiquing wax was brushed on too.