Florence to Blue Suede Shoes Before and After

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It’s not often that a piece gets not one but two before and after posts!

The Florence Tables have gone from very french and vintage…Florence Tables, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

To pretty sharp and – dare I say? – modern!Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes Tables

The tables had originally been painted in Annie Sloan chalk paint and sealed with the AS wax (detailed here).  Before painting over the finish in Benjamin Moore latex paint, I lightly sanded the tables with 100 grit sandpaper.  I sanded in a circular motion to take off just enough wax so the latex paint would really stick.  After sanding, I wiped them down with a clean paper towel to create a smooth and clean surface.  I then proceeded to paint them in Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes!  Using a sponge brush, they were sealed in General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat.bm-blue-suade-shoes

My customer had originally told me she wanted them in navy and gave me this color to use.  I think it is a lot more of a pop of blue than standard navy.  This is definitely a fun color.Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes TableBenjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes Table

Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes TableBenjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes Table

I repainted the hardware and used gold stencil paint by Royal Design Studios to give it a pop of glam.Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes TableBenjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes Table

Don’t step on my blue suede shoes!  LOL have a great weekend!

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  2. Love the new tables ( love the color)but loved the old ones too! Why the change? other than being a woman’s prerogative 🙂

  4. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Wonder what else your client is going to pair these with….great courage to do this color! Would LOVE to see pics as to where they go.

  7. All color is good. I still prefer the first stunning color you did. Don’t think anything could beat that for me!

    • Thanks, Linda! I think its interesting how a color can change the whole style of a piece. I think it depends on the decor around it on which I prefer. I can see these in a really eclectic room – I can’t wait to see it for myself 🙂

      • I totally agree! Just that one color change, made a difference! I like both colors myself. Did you seal the paint w/ clear wax ? just curious?

    • Thanks so much, Marie! Honestly, I also had my doubts lol but am pleased with the new look! It is hard painting over your own work but I have found that many times another person’s vision that may be polar opposite to what you were thinking, ends up looking great!