Makeover Monday-console trash to treasure

I love this makeover.  My friend Rachel spied this ratty console at the Northgate Antique Mall on Sherman Ave. on Madison’s North-East side.  I think she paid about $50 for it.  Rachel saw beyond the bad paint job and hardware and found potential in this piece.  It has great lines with just enough ornamental detail in the woodwork, and an added bonus–storage!  She chose a glossy cream paint and rubbed bronze hardware.   Painting furniture is an inexpensive update but I wouldn’t call it easy.  It requires hours of sanding, priming, sanding, sanding, and painting.    Cottage Living has a nice little article on how to properly paint pieces.  They recommend using a spray-painter but if that’s too difficult,  a good brush and small roller work just fine.  I like to use the roller on larger surfaces to decrease brush strokes.  Other fun colors to think about are: black, sunny yellow, red, grey, apple green and grey-blue.   Thanks to Rachel, enjoy your new custom piece!