Hi everyone! It’s Connie from FAFF Designs! Ready to get your blend on? Read on to find out how to create a glamorous blended sideboard!

DIY Glamorous Blended Sideboard

Materials List:

How To:

Step 1:

First step as always, is to give the piece a thorough clean with White Lightning. This removes dirt, grime and grease build up and also works towards de-glossing your piece. Always make sure to rinse the White Lightning with clean warm water to remove any residue. I also removed all the of the handles at this stage.

Step 2:

Next I took off the glossy finish using my electric sander. This piece had a very high gloss, shiny finish which needs breaking down in order to allow the paint to grip. Before you crack out your paint, you need to give the piece a wipe down with a rag or microfiber cloth to remove any dust.

Step 3:

The colour I used as my base was Coffee Bean. I love using this colour under red as it adds depth and richness to the red tones. I used the Flat Large brush along with the water mister bottle for fast and full coverage.

Step 4:

Once this base colour was completely dry I started to plan out where I wanted my colours to go. I used four different brushes, one for each colour to apply the paint. (Initially I did start to use Honky Tonk Red but decided later to leave this colour out). At this stage I did not blend or overlap the colours. I just mapped the colours out on the piece. It always helps to stand back and look at the piece from a distance to check you’re happy with the placement of colours so far. At this stage DO NOT panic that it looks like a hot mess!!!

DIY Glamorous Blended Sideboard

To read the rest of this glamorous tutorial, head on over to FAFF Designs here!

DIY Glamorous Blended Sideboard

About the Author

FAFF Designs

Connie is the owner of FAFF Designs. She developed a love of upcycling and painting furniture a few years ago whilst on maternity leave with her son. Since then, her business has grown. In January of 2021, she became a Brand Ambassador for Dixie Belle Paint Company.

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