Hi everyone, it’s Tracey from Tracey’s Fancy!

Today’s blog about this gray painted bed excites me because I know it is without a doubt going to inspire many of you to tackle a project that you’ve been thinking about for quite some time!!!

Let’s paint that big and dark king size bed!!

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Step 1:

First, I painted the leather panels of the bed in Slick Stick. The leather was ever so slightly shiny….and I felt it would only help adhesion.  I did not prime the wood or the leather with BOSS…..as I wasn’t concerned about adhesion….or bleed through as they chose a dark gray for their color.  This is important…..as many of you want to paint your dark bedroom furniture in white or off-white or a pale gray….and I encourage you to prime with BOSS white first!!!

Step 2:

Next, we covered the entire bed…headboard and footboard….wood and leather panels……in Dixie Belle’s Hurricane Gray.  It is a gorgeous gray that remains very neutral and does not pull hues of blue or purple!!  I use it A LOT!!!  We painted two full coats and let it dry (which is fast y’all…..this paint dries fast).

Step 3:

Then, I used Dixie Belle’s Clear Top Coat in Satin to protect the entire bed.  I even used it over the leather panels.  Now listen….when I paint a leather chair…..I use a wax to top coat it…in order to keep the seat cushions soft and supple.  But the headboard and footboard of this bed…..will not have a heavy human body sitting on them…..only pillows and the weight of someone’s back leaning against them.  So in the name of “keeping it easy” I just brush top coated the entire bed in Clear Coat Satin.  Amazingly……the leather still dried with a soft and super supple finish and feel with NO cracking!!!

Step 4:

Next, in order to enhance the detail, it is wise to apply another product to bring those details forward!  I chose my go-to fav….Best Dang Wax in Black!

For more information about this elegant bed, hop on over to Tracey’s Fancy here!

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Traceys Fancy

Tracey Bellion is well known for her innovative, brilliant, and over-the-top furniture designs that encompass a Whimsical Wonderland. She loves to paint with playful colors and infuse multiple mixed patterns and textures not usually seen together. Tracey’s signature black and white checkerboard pattern is not only one of her favorite patterns to use to add visual interest, it also serves as a neutral in her furniture designs.

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