White washed furniture can add a lot of character to a room. This gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll be able to see the natural wood grain but you also have a more feminine look. This is an easy way to give your existing pieces a fresh new look but still honor the beautiful material that it is made out of. Here are a few tips for decorating around white washed furniture as well as creating your own.
Use a very light touch. You want to use very even and careful strokes. You might want to try out a glaze because it can be easier to manipulate then just plain white paint. You really want the wood to almost look like it is actually white, which is the advantage of going with a painted piece.
Incorporate the whitewashed furniture into your overall design style. Depending on the lines of your piece than these end tables or headboard will look country, shabby chic, or even nautical. This means that you room won’t be weighed down by heavy wood pieces. It’s also a way to add character to your furniture that has very simple lines. In this case you really want the finish to stand out and make a statement even if it’s a very subtle and feminine statement.
Use white washed furniture to add interest to a boring room. You may have a beautiful vintage or country white kitchen. This allows you to continue on the airy look into your breakfast nook or dining room. It also adds a little bit of character because you’ll have different textures and materials in your space so it won’t just look like a plain boring white room. You could makeover your existing wood dining set into a beautiful white washed piece with just a little bit of patience and practice.
Continue the same look of the whitewashed furniture onto your walls. This is a very delicate look that can help you create a spa like feel. You can even use this in a small bathroom if you want to create the illusion of more space. It’s a great option to makeover a vanity on a budget. You might want to stick with cool or pastel colors so you detract from the beauty of the finish that you worked so hard to create.
When you create your own furniture finish you want to make sure that it still looks designer and professional. This means that you should start out with a quality piece. If you try painting laminate furniture it can bubble and won’t give you the distressed look that you are going for. You don’t want your pieces to look shabby instead of shabby chic. Instead you can find the wood pieces at garage sales and thrift stores that will really help you to get a quality piece for your next home improvement project.
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