Time for round two! Are you ready? If you missed the first installment of our Battle of the Buffets, be sure to see the first makeover of an antique
in this post. However, you'll want to take a peek so you can vote at the end of today's fun and enter to win this week's giveaway (I love to share!). Today, the entrant is this vintage Art Deco buffet that has seen better days.
Let me tell you why. First, it has damage to the top with chemical/burn stains, it is sagging badly in the middle, veneer missing, and the doors won't stay shut. Nothing we can't fix, right?!
For some reason, in Art Deco and Mid-Century pieces they made them have a great expanse but did not provide enough support to them. Then, after several years they begin to sag trying to manage the weight. See below.
I have encountered this time and time again, and it can make the drawers not function and, in this case, the doors hang open.
RUH-ROH
This is when we flip it over and take a look at how to rebuild the bottom to hold all that weight. See the feet that JC, adds to support the center?
Then Mr. I , our oldest son and lone competition, and JC made the necessary adjustments to close that half-inch sagging gap, and we're good to go.
Next up is to begin the refinish. Mr. I is the one who is taking over this makeover and give it a good sanding with
my sander. He is not new to this game. You can see
his past projects HERE.
To start, he uses Early American to give the drawers a rich color. This particular color of stain has long since been one of my favorites used in my home and on many items seen
in these posts.
Once the stain is cured, he applies a matte poly topcoat for a durable finish using my brush.
PAINT TIME
Then, while the topcoat is curing, he decided to use the soft metallic paint >Pure Gold for the knobs. I can never say enough good about RustOleum paints. They go on wonderfully and provide great durability.
Time to switch back to getting the cabinet of his Art Deco buffet done. When deciding on a color, he wanted it to stay true to the era, but bring it a modern vibe. He decided to go with a color called Very Navy by Behr in a Glidden Eggshell.
It's lookin' good! Last, he gives it a second coat and let everything cure.
Finally, meet the new and revived vintage Art Deco buffet...
Not only is it from boring and dated to sleek and modern, but also hass a fun new look that keeps to the era but brings it back to life.
Mr I. and JC made new shelves to give those cabinets purpose and extra storage space. You can never have enough storage, right?
My favorite is the vintage Waverly wallpaper lining used to keep with the geometric feel and add that extra fun touch. Also, you can see how I've used it in other applications
HERE.
Mr. I rocked this makeover from top to bottom...literally. I'm proud of him and all his work.
ALL DONE
Although we love every piece we work on , we can't keep them all. You can find this buffet now available in
my online store, along with other furniture, vintage finds, and handmade goods.
Now...{{drumroll please}} The winner is both of us. haha!! The widget I used to take votes stopped working and when it did we were a couple of votes apart, so because of that Mr. I and I called it a draw. What's for dessert?
Additionally, we hope you had fun because we sure did. Likewise, pin and share this Art Deco buffet makeover to inspire others to give DIY a try.
Up next, my backyard makeover continues as we give this hot mess of an area a facelift. You don't want to miss the after
HERE. Before you go, be sure to stay tuned and
sign up for my newsletter. Until next time!
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Let me tell you why. First, it has damage to the top with chemical/burn stains, it is sagging badly in the middle, veneer missing, and the doors won't stay shut. Nothing we can't fix, right?!
For some reason, in Art Deco and Mid-Century pieces they made them have a great expanse but did not provide enough support to them. Then, after several years they begin to sag trying to manage the weight. See below.
I have encountered this time and time again, and it can make the drawers not function and, in this case, the doors hang open.
Then Mr. I , our oldest son and lone competition, and JC made the necessary adjustments to close that half-inch sagging gap, and we're good to go.
Next up is to begin the refinish. Mr. I is the one who is taking over this makeover and give it a good sanding with
my sander. He is not new to this game. You can see his past projects HERE.
To start, he uses Early American to give the drawers a rich color. This particular color of stain has long since been one of my favorites used in my home and on many items seen in these posts.
Once the stain is cured, he applies a matte poly topcoat for a durable finish using my brush.
Time to switch back to getting the cabinet of his Art Deco buffet done. When deciding on a color, he wanted it to stay true to the era, but bring it a modern vibe. He decided to go with a color called Very Navy by Behr in a Glidden Eggshell.
Not only is it from boring and dated to sleek and modern, but also hass a fun new look that keeps to the era but brings it back to life.
Mr I. and JC made new shelves to give those cabinets purpose and extra storage space. You can never have enough storage, right?
My favorite is the vintage Waverly wallpaper lining used to keep with the geometric feel and add that extra fun touch. Also, you can see how I've used it in other applications HERE.
Mr. I rocked this makeover from top to bottom...literally. I'm proud of him and all his work.
Up next, my backyard makeover continues as we give this hot mess of an area a facelift. You don't want to miss the after HERE. Before you go, be sure to stay tuned and sign up for my newsletter. Until next time!
