Furniture Makeover with Paint

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Painted furniture can add personality to any home--and it's easy to take any piece of unfinished furniture and work your magic to update it into your own style. Below are examples of designer Sandy Cruze's creations.
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Cruze has juxtaposed two interesting elements--animal print and jewelry--on this painted piece.
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She layered green, brown and burnt sienna acrylic colors to achieve the dark, barrel wood finish.
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Cruze says a painted speckle finish on a tabletop will forgive any wear and tear over the years.
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The drawer handles on this table are metal pieces off a chandelier.
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Practice a plaid design on a sample board first. Cruze used translucent glazes to create this effect.
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Cruze used fence-post finials for the knobs on this large dresser.
Guests
Sandy Cruze
Furniture Designer/Artist, Elvis Cruze Furniture
55 Waverly Drive, Suite 105
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-793-1010
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