Wednesday 11 August 2010

The power of white paint










































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Two great examples of how white paint can transform a room. I’ve been painting a lot of my furniture white recently so thought white paint deserved an honorable mention! Would really love to have this cabinet, desk, table and chandelier in my place, how lush!

I also really like the idea of painting picture frames such as these above and then hanging jewellery from them from baby nails in the frame or adding lace or netting behind. It's all about imagination helped by a little inspiration!

xx

24 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, Anna, this is amazing you post this because I just bought a bunch of picture frames (without the glass in them) and I was going to paint them white and hang them on the wall without artwork or pictures in them! I am so glad you posted this because I didn't think of adding jewelry to them. I love it!

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  2. dear anna,

    nothing is cleaner or a better backdrop to
    make everything else pop than white.

    thank you for sharing such lovely specimens

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  3. White paint has a way of making things look anew. Lovely post!

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  4. You are so right, white paint does wonders! I love the frames used for hanging jewellery, they look fabulous!

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  5. i love whit paint too ...makes everything look so divine XX

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  6. Gotta love that white paint - my fave! K xx

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  7. I just love that cabinet! Maybe the universe would like to send one my way?

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  8. I love that 1st image, its just devine....

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  9. Furniture always looks so amazing painted white. I also like when the corners are distressed a little to give a slightly worn in look.
    I love the idea of hanging jewelry from a picture frame, simple but stunning.

    www.toindigo.blogspot.com

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  10. Hello Anna,thank you for your sweet comment on my blog and also for your beautiful inspiration picuters,I love your blog and I will come back!!!

    have a beautiful day
    Ingrid

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  11. Hello from Belgium! :)
    found you through Madelief´s blog in the Netherlands... happy to find here a colourful and inspirational world! Thanks.
    Best greetings, Marjolijn

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  12. Anna, I adore the first image!!! Soft and fresh!!
    Kisses!! Bela.

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  13. I love those picture frames! Such a clever idea! Just curious, I am thinking about painting a dresser. It has a somewhat of a laminate finish so I don't think it needs to be stripped. Should I just get a can of paint mixed to my specified color and paint over it with a brush? Or use high quality spray paint? Just curious what your thoughts are!

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  14. Hi Anna, thanks for stopping by "Satisfied"... I have a fondness for all things shabby chic. We used to live in Pasadena California in an 100 year old house- loved it. Australia? wow-that's a long way from here, California. I do love a good coat of white paint. Until next time ~ Louise

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  15. I agree! I love the freshness of white and the idea of painting the frames white to frame your jewelry! Perfect!

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  16. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I adore white rooms, really anything white. I love those frames in the second picture. I have been wanting to do a DIY project similar to that!

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  17. Oh I adore white paint!!!! xoxoxo

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  18. White paint is powerful, adorable and great indeed!
    i will throw two Anna notes in the big giveaway bowl. Fingers crossed for you!
    Have a happy Thursday, Anna. xx

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  19. So pretty, I might have a white room in my house, although it is not something people in Ireland do, we tend to go for warmer creams

    All things nice...

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  20. Beautiful, white inspiration..I love the first image..Rachaelxx

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  21. that bedroom totally rocks! I love love love it!

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  22. i've been trying to think of a better home for my jewelry! and this is amazing.

    thanks for sharing :)

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  23. I totally agree about white paint and furniture:) Makes vintage furniture really freshen up! And you can play with pops of color in the decor...my favorite thing to do!

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It's so wonderful to read all your comments, thanks for stopping by Cornflakes & Honey! x :-)