I finally finished the vintage French bed and it's a beauty. I initially thought I'd paint this white but I wanted to bring out all the detail so in the end I decided to use a mix of greys.
The bed had a lot of damage so I use a fair bit of wood putty repairing it, then I primed with with 2 coats of Zinsser BIN. I initially was going to paint it white but after the primer it was lookig a little bland (could I possibly be saying that white looks bland? sacrilegious blasphemy). Anyway I decided to spray it all with a dark grey lacquer primer that I had in the shed. I then painted it with several coats of differing greys finishing off with a home made white wax. I love how the different greys bring out the details. The white wax is a perfect finish.
This bed is so pretty but I got a bit fed up with it when painting it and was thinking of selling it but my daughter is desperate for it.
So we'll keep it for a while.
We've got friends staying from overseas with us for the week and they are camped in Sasha's bedroom hence why I've staged the bed out in the garden (where I'd just finished building the slats system)
How pretty are these legs?
Once the bed is all set up in Sasha's bedroom I'll show you. I'm not sure how it's going to look with her pale blue walls, and I'm not sure if we'll keep it or sell or down the track but she can use it for a while.
The quilt cover is from Adairs, the cushion I bought in a little shop years ago in Noosa.
Here are some before photos: well actually the one of the bed head is after I'd been scrubbing and scrubbing it with cleaner and it's it's still disgusting. There was also big wads of chewing gum all over the bed.
You can see one here in the photo below.
I also replaced the bed bracketing mechanism and made new slats for it. It's very sturdy now.
No chewing gum now... thank goodness
Hope you all have a good week
Fiona xx
OMG Fiona how can you say you may sell it ...that is terrible NO!!! it has to stay with your little girl and then she can pass it on to her children you have made a beautiful heirloom piece here you cant let it go.I like painted furniture but I have never fallen for any piece yet until now.This bed would /will be stunning in your little girls room-love dee x
ReplyDeletethis is the most beautiful bed i have ever ever seen. the end.
ReplyDeleteOMG Fiona - absolutely out of this world GORGEOUS !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazIng transformation - pinning this RIGHT NOW
XOXOXO
I agree with the comments above. It's the most beautiful bed I've ever seen. Don't sell it. It's an heirloom piece. :-)
ReplyDeleteFiona,
ReplyDeleteThe bed is lovely as is every project you share with us! Beautiful!
Robin
Wow Fiona, this is very beautiful and you've done an amazing job painting it. So much better than plain white and it looks beautiful in your pretty garden. I bet your daughter is over the moon.
ReplyDeleteBeth x
It's such a pretty bed and the grey really brings out the detail. Good choice I think. K xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece Fiona! I just love, and like others can't believe you might sell it!
ReplyDeleteThat bed is just gorgeous!! Love the colors you picked! Was also looking at your other blog posts and Sydney is just beautiful. I was lucky enough to visit Brisbane years ago and loved it there as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie, yes Sydney is pretty stunning especially the beaches and harbour. Thanks, I'm chuffed how the bed turned out also.
DeleteFiona
That is the prettiest bed I'll ever see! Good thing I only have one (grown) son, or I'd be rowing out to Australia to convince you to part with it... seriously!
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing me with all the information I was wondering about on making and using white wax - your blog is a real find!
Twofold divan beds are ideal for two individuals to have an agreeable night's rest or for one individual to truly loosen up. Wellbeing beds are made independently so when you purchase a twofold divan bed, https://opbergboxspring.online
ReplyDeleteDoing as such can cause wrinkles, tears and other harm that might be destroyed. Pure silk bedding
ReplyDeleteWell said ....it's really beneficial to me VICTORIAN BEDROOM FURNITURE
ReplyDeleteprobably the most appealing and striking cardboard tables and cardboard seats that are as of now available.
ReplyDeletebest silk sheets
Obviously not, that is the reason we will consistently need to make improvements to our overall method of living so we realize that we are truly accomplishing better principles. best silk sheets
ReplyDeleteEssentially absorb them a tub with tepid water and some exceptionally gentle cleanser. best silk sheets
ReplyDeleteThese sorts of bed sheets are accessible from modest rates to costly assortments that will give extreme extravagance. Silk Bedding
ReplyDeleteAs movable bed producers, the organization comprehend the pressure that getting to a bed can cause if individuals have portability issues. Silk Bedding
ReplyDeleteNumerous footrest beds accompany a helped lift framework which implies the bed top can be lifted effectively and getting to the extra room is basic and safe. silk bed sheets
ReplyDeleteA good blog always comes-up with new and exciting information and while reading I have feel that this blog is really have all those quality that qualify a blog to be a one. Möbel entsorgen Berlin
ReplyDeleteThe best thing to do before you start your journey of looking for the best skincare treatment, you should get what is the real state of your skin. korean skin care
ReplyDeleteThe best individual to counsel is consistently the cosmetologist or even specialists who are Skin Specialist. Korean
ReplyDeleteKorean
Normal, tranquil rest is indispensable for our bodies and brains to remain solid and for us to be on structure for the day's assignments. silk sheets
ReplyDeleteKD Beds are top bed and bedding vendors for Sealy, Silentnight, Slumberland, Rest Assured, Simmons, Dunlopillo, Myers and all the main bed and sleeping cushion manufacturers.KD Beds have the best determination online of Mattresses, Metal Beds, Wooden Bedsteads, Pine Beds, Divan Beds, Leather Beds, Adjustable Beds, opbergboxspring.online
ReplyDeleteAt the point when a purchaser strolls into an organized property they are taking a gander at how a home is reasonable as opposed to attempting dissect the defects or other little subtleties. see here
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteHeath Beds offer carefully assembled, independently made beds of an amazingly excellent so when you put resources into one of their items you can promise you will have a lavish bed which will give numerous evenings of soothing rest. mattress topper or new mattress
ReplyDeleteThe third house spans (adjusts) the abstract mindful first quadrant as it experiences the emotional consciousness of others or enthusiastic quadrant started by the fourth house. Instinct offers way to feeling. Nigeria Property
ReplyDeleteShop online for the best deals in UK made mattress sets and accessories. Visit the best online mattress shop today!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the numerous extravagance Health Beds divan beds which offer under bed stockpiling for a messiness free bedroom.
ReplyDeleteSilk Beddings
Peter is a Bed Reviewer for kdbeds.com, one of the top internet based bed stockists and merchants, offering the least expensive costs for beds and beddings in the UK.
ReplyDeleteSilk bedding
What about 101 extraordinary justifications for why you ought to think about this exceptionally shrewd land speculation? You might be shocked to gain proficiency with a portion of these reasons truly appear to be legit.
ReplyDeleteSilk Robes for women
Discover which of these extraordinary space saving thoughts would be best for you.Silk Robes for women
ReplyDeleteAssuming you have a huge spending plan for your new bed, entertain yourself with this bed with a Memory Comfort sleeping cushion. Silk bed sheets
ReplyDeleteA benefit of fitted bedrooms is that you get a wide determination of materials, tones and wraps up to browse. This way you can pick the best plan finish that will supplement your room and character, empowering you to make a space that you can appreciate now and later on. long silk robe
ReplyDeleteThe profound fitted sheets simply slip on to the bed easily on account of the tight and adaptable versatile sewn on to them. Silk bedding
ReplyDeleteAt the point when you stay with one blanket, set of drapes, seat by the window covers and so forth make certain to pick astutely. Unbiased tones are my first idea. Utilizing tones like blacks, earthy colors, beiges, off-whites and whites can be generally utilized as a kind of all inclusive bedroom stylistic theme.mens silk pajamas
ReplyDelete