Or have them hand painted with some ornamental/decorative painting on a faux finished background.
Bathroom Faux finishes
It was my peasure to help my client to complete the bathroom in her charming Pasadena home.
For the walls and ceiling we were chosing a faux finish of French Country style – a style which was dominating the whole home. It could be seen in the custom tiles, the cabinets and sinks.
I faux finished the doors and window frames in using first a dark brown as base coat, then a glaze mixed out of the actual wall color with some brown.  At the end I distressed the wood and used some brown for the edges and lines.
Is your home all white? In the 70s it was very trendy to paint everyting in the house white – the walls, the bathrooms, the railings, the windows – just everything.
I figured it is a lack of contrast, right? So where do you start in changing it? Sure you can paint the walls and the trims. But what about the railings and doors and windows?
I was hired to refinish the hallway railing in a “white house” and suggested an espresso brown for the railing.
First you would sand the wood and paint it with a primer. When it is dry you add the first color: a chocolate brown. Let it dry. Mix the glaze, it needs to be one tone darker. Add the glaze and let it dry. Mix another glaze and add some water to it, it should not be very thick. Use the glaze until all white spots are gone but the wooden structure would shine through. Finally seal it. Does this sound complicated? I hope not. You always have the chance to contact me, in case you have a “white house” and need some contrast. Happy painting.
Wall Cabinet inside - Wall Cabinet distressed, French Antique Style
Wall Cabinet distressed, French Antique Style
I bought this cabinet with at least 5 layers of paint on it. Everywhere there was a thick crust on old and new paint. So I sanded and sanded and sanded. Finally after many hours of sanding it started to look good. One layer of thin paint and another one with glaze, made the difference. Â
If you have a cabinet you want to refinish call 818-470 2932.
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This pomegranate tree is part of a big mural in the hallway of a Bel Air residence.
It was done completely in Old World style, featuring an Italian landscape, trees, cypresses, lemons, grapes and flowers.
The background is like a faux finish, subtle colors and fading. It reminds of the Da Vinci times when the world was calmer and more relaxed.
This railing was white as almost everything in this home.
To add some contrast my client and I decided to faux finish the railing and give it a warm espresso brown. This was a great idea. The hallway looks completely different now! It is very stylish!
If you are thinking of remodelling your hallway but don’t want to buy a new railing, this is the alternative.
It is less expensive, not messy at all and can be done in a short time. No annoying construction delays and errors – it will be a smooth transition.
Call 818 470 2932 for a free estimate.
This table is a Must See indeed!
I restored this table made out of solid wood and decided to give it a very special look. I chose the legendary and beautiful French Fleur den Lyss symbol and hand painted it in the middle of the table.
The table has 2 extension leaves.
If you are interested in such a table or similiar, please contact me. This is a show piece and unavailable.
Furniture only local pick up in Glendale, CA. Shipping to other places on request only.
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Shabby Chic Coffee Table
Beautiful and elegant shabby chic coffee table with one drawer.
The drawer has an artistic knob from the store “Anthrophologie”.
Measures: 30 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 23 inches high.
This table is NOT available for sale. It is a show piece. If you have a piece of furniture to refinish let me know and I will refinish it,
Such a table or similar will add an elegant touch to any room; decorated with candles or a lamp it will be an eye-catcher for sure.
If you like such a coffee table, I can find and refinish it for you in the same style as this one.
Please contact me, send an email here with detailed information about the piece you like.
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