High End Look For Less- Antique Buffet



I have been looking for the perfect buffet for our house. It should be classic yet contemporary oh, and of course, reused. Here is what I found online that I liked.

Blue Commode: From Old Plank

Blue Chest: From Indulge Maison Decor
And this is what I was starting with.

Antique Buffet from Treasure Mart
First I took off all the hardware and soaked them in some white vinegar. A little rubbing and scrubbing and we had.....


I was so surprised. I had pretty much decided that I was going to need all new hardware. Who knew this is what was hiding under years of tarnish.

Next I dry brushed on one sample bottle of Benjamin Moore's Van cortland blue, and weathered the edges with some sandpaper. And we had.....


A little antiquing with Valspar's antiquing glaze and finished with two coats of Johnson Paste Wax.

How YOU doin'?

Kinda think I'm in love




Total cost..... for me free! I had the paint sample from trying to figure out wall colors, and I also had the antiquing glaze and paste wax. But if not...

Paint Sample: $3.99
Antiquing Glaze: $7.99
Paste Wax $8.99

Total: $20.97

Not too bad. What do you think? High end look for less??

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41 comments:

  1. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysNovember 21, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    This looks beautiful!!

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  2. Designing DomesticityNovember 21, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Wow, looks great. Very impressive. Can't wait to see the whole room! liz @ http://designingdomesticity.blogspot.com/

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  3. Something Nice and PrettyNovember 21, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    It's beautiful...love how the hardware turned out!

    Rondell

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  4. Danielle Oakey InteriorsNovember 21, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    this looks fantastic. i am so glad i found your blog, i love it.

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  5. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysNovember 21, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    I love how it turned out! I never new about using white vinegar. Thanks for the info.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    How you doin? LOL What a stunning buffet! You chose the perfect color and finish for this piece. Looks like something out of a magazine. Love it! xx

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  7. Savannah GrannyNovember 21, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    OMG! Your buffet is gorgeous! You would not believe that I have almost the same dresser sitting in my kitchen. Same as your old color. I didn't know what to do with it but wanted to use it for a buffet.
    I want to be sure I understand. Did you sand the dresser first or do anything to the old finish? I love,love this. You are the inspiration I have looking for. Let me know about the old finish. I am sooooo excited. Ginger
    I am your newest follower.

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  8. Cassie BustamanteNovember 21, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    that us stunning!!!! and free! wow! i don't know what else to say besides stunning!!!

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  9. Sarah, Three BoysNovember 21, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I VERY lightly sanded the whole thing only enough to get the old furniture polish off of it. I didn't remove any of the actual finish until after I had painted it. Then I went to town on the edges. I just followed the lines so the would stand out more with the glaze. Can't wait to see yours!!

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  10. The Inspired NestNovember 21, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Gorgeous! And I am loving the price tag even more!
    Lacy

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  11. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyNovember 21, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    What a fantastic piece! The pulls are so beautiful, and you did a lovely job with the paint, glaze and antiquing!

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  12. Pam - @diy Design FanaticNovember 21, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous dresser! It has such great lines!!! Your finish is wonderful!

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  13. SandraNovember 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    It looks stunning! I love love seeing pictures of transformations like this! I love painting, hee hee! Thank you for sharing with us.
    Sandra

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  14. ChrissieNovember 21, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    What a beautiful piece! I love the color you used and you were so smart to keep the hardware! Lovely!

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  15. ScribblerNovember 22, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    That's a great finish you have achieved on such a pretty piece. Nice!

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  16. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishNovember 22, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful!!! That hardware came out looking fantastic! I will have to remember that tip to use vinegar. Great job on the whole thing!

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  17. Sherry HicksNovember 22, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
    I cannot wait to see what else you do!
    Sherry

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  18. Ann @ makethebestofthingsNovember 22, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, that is stunning! The hardware is the absolute surprise, kudos!

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  19. CIELONovember 22, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    That is a truly lovely piece, and it turned out sooo pretty! I only wish I could paint as you! ;) Good job! And thanks for participating in our Show Off Your Cottage Monday! A "special" SOYCM is coming up soon, so come back to hear all about it! ;)


    Cielo

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  20. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    You did a great job. I'm at the glazing stage of a dresser I'm working on. I'm hoping to be done today. I love the blue you used.

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  21. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    So pretty very nice job and I love the color.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  22. NetteNovember 23, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I agree with everyone- Great job & color!

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  23. DIYbyDesignNovember 23, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    What an amazing piece. I love the color. Linked over from twice owned tuesday.

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  24. ValNovember 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Gorgeous. The color is great.

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  25. Allison@FabRehabNovember 23, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! And I'll try your tip with white vinegar...I've got some hardware sitting in the garage and they could benefit! Thanks for the info!

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  26. CindyNovember 24, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful!!! I love it. You did an amazing job.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  27. TanyaNovember 24, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    Super well done!

    I enjoy your blog and I'm passing on an award to you!

    http://sewmanydreams.blogspot.com/2010/11/bag-for-under-tree.html

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  28. foreverdecoratingNovember 25, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Just beautiful and so French! Most people would die if they knew we painted good wood...however, we are not most people! Love the look. Terry

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  29. DaynaNovember 26, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    I too love the color you chose! How did you apply the paste wax and how do you "buff" it? I've had many problems. Thanks!

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  30. AnestaziaNovember 26, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Hey there!! I just wanted to let you know that I love this buffet. In fact, I love it so much that I decided to feature it tomorrow! Stop by and take a look at around 10am!!

    http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/

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  31. Megan GunyanNovember 27, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Definitely high end! I love it--it almost has a silver tone to it, but maybe that's just the pics? I would love for you to share this at my link party and to join my giveaway going on now! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  32. LindyNovember 27, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Very, very pretty. Love the shape and the new color. You did a very nice job. It's prefect!

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  33. Beth @ Wiccan Make Some TooNovember 29, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    That turned out wickedly awesome! I so love it. Following your blog now. Found you on Saturday Mornings link up.

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  34. MommyTrenchesNovember 30, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Wow! You did an amazing job!

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  35. Simply DomesticDecember 13, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I love this. The color is beautiful! I can't wait to look at all your other projects.

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  36. Nicole Joelle December 14, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Definitely fits the sophistication quota! Nice job :)

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  37. Savannah GrannyJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Still drooling over this. I plan to get started on my piece soon. Thanks for the inspiration. PS I subscribed to you by email. Hugs, Ginger

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  38. Christa @ Stories of a HouseFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I saw this at Nester's and had to come and see. GREAT color! I'll be adding it to my sidebar of great blue paint colors.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    this is so gorgeous!!!!

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  40. berraApril 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Hello,
    Wonderfull paintin ang color!!!

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  41. Pia @HiddenCharm.netJuly 5, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    love it!!

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