Bedroom Furniture Updates With Dixie Belle Midnight Sky Paint
August 30, 2022
My friend Diane gave me this little vintage bookcase to upcycle.
I gave it a makeover, and put it in my bedroom.
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I gave the little bookcase a light scuff sanding with 220 grit sandpaper just to be sure the finish was roughened up a bit. (It took about 10 minutes)
After wiping it down with a damp rag, I brushed on two coats of Dixie Belle Paint in Midnight Sky. Dixie Belle's website describes Midnight Sky as follows: Midnight Sky is a dark blue black. You’ll see this calming color when you take a look through a telescope at night. Whether your style is modern or rustic, Midnight Sky will make your space feel more grounded. Use this dramatic color to add dimension to your painted project.
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I chose not to distress the bookcase at all.
I waxed the chalk paint with Dixie Belle's Best Dang Wax in black. I used a wax brush to apply the wax with the grain. Then went back with a PFC Painting & Cleaning Rag and wiped in a circular motion. After waiting 20-30 minutes, I wiped the waxed surfaces with a clean rag to remove any excess wax.
I placed the bookcase along one bedroom wall and decorated it with several of my upcycled projects.
Next I moved on to painting a waterfall chest that had been painted black with chalkboard paint (not chalk paint). This was a project I had painted before I purchased actual chalk paint.
I used Midnight Sky for the chest as well.
After the drawers were dry, I stenciled a Swiss Cross stencil on the chest using Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Burlap.
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I waxed the dresser with Dixie Belle's Best Dang Wax in Black.
My hardware had a nickel finish so I rubbed them down with Rub n Buff in Antique Gold using my finger and a Qtip.
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I added a jute runner to the top of the chest, and placed a television set on the runner.
Not beautiful but real life!
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Here are both freshly painted pieces.
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The whole corner is coming together nicely.
Still working on the other side.
Other blog projects in the bedroom:
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