I just finished working on this gorgeous vanity and mirror and had to share! It is part of the Paris Grey Bedroom Set (Paris Grey Bedroom Set Before and After) that I have been working on for a client. The set includes a dresser, nightstand, vanity with mirror, decorative shelf and chair. I just love the curves and detail of this set and in particular, this lovely vanity. It is just such a pretty piece!
The bedroom set is not vintage and came with the standard white, shiny finish. Annie Sloan Paris Grey was the perfect color to give this newer piece some charm. It only took two coats to fully cover. I used Annie Sloan clear wax to seal before sanding it with 220 grit to give it a super smooth finish. The detail was highlighted by slightly distressing it to allow the original white to pop through. New glass pulls add sparkle. Love!
What a beautiful piece – wish it were mine!
It is a beautiful piece.
Thanks, Debra!
It is beautiful!
All of your work is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you so much, Linda!
Lovely! Love Paris Grey, but I can’t seem to see it with all of the earth tones in my home – beige/tan carpet, especially.
Yes, it tends to work better with the cooler colors. I suggest a pale blue with the beige/tan carpet if you are looking for a lighter hue! I always love that combo 🙂 Thanks!
I can’t wait to pick it up. It’s prettier than I thought it would be. So excited. Thank you for your amazing work. Julie
Hi Julie! I’m so glad you love it! See you soon!
Beautiful piece.
It looks beautiful.
I’m not really familiar with chalk paint, but, if I understand correctly, you sanded the piece AFTER applying the wax? Wouldn’t sanding after applying the wax gum up your sanding paper or did you let the wax really dry before sanding?
Hi Sandra, You can either sand prior or after waxing. I typically sand prior because you get the smoothest finish this way. However, it creates a lot of dust and I was working on this piece indoors. It already had a really smooth finish so sanding after waxing worked well. If you sand after, you should use a 220 grit or higher (I like to use 400) and you will get it super smooth. Thanks!
Really a beautiful piece!
I love it, so pretty!
Very nice work and so pretty.
Thank you, Karen!
Love!
Beautiful and the perfect color.
I agree!! Beautiful! I love the Annie Sloan Paris Gray- and actually just repainted the two dressers in my bedroom in that!! 🙂
It sure is a beautiful piece! Your client must be so happy with the transformation 🙂
My favorite Annie Sloan. Superb work!
So beautiful! The whole Paris Grey Bedroom Set is great.