Friday, June 3, 2011

{Dry Sink Basin}


Here is the 'after' on this cute little dry sink basin.  I guess to fully appreciate the after you'd need to see the 'before'.....






 Here she is in her dated, a little too dark and gloomy for my taste, look.  Plus those gold drawer pulls had to go!






I filled the drawer holes with a wood filler and drilled one new hole in the center to make room for my lovely vintage glass knobs.  I'll cry when I run out of those!  (I got 20 at an estate sale for $25 bucks!)







 I also attached a piece of fabric to give it a unique look.  A spray adhesive works really well.  Also just a quick tip, cut a piece of fabric that has a little extra on all sides, then use an exacto knife to get the exact cut around. 









 A closer look at the distressing. I painted this piece Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore. That gallon has lasted a long time!!  





Happy Painting ya'll!




18 comments:

  1. Oh yes, I appreciate the after! Well done!

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  2. What a fabulous job Julie! I always come across these when I'm out treasure hunting and never really knew what they were. LOL! Thanks for sharing!

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  3. Stunning! And the fabric really completes it :)

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  4. wow, what a transformation!
    Thanks for the tip! ; )
    It looks beautiful and I love the glass knobs!
    Have a great day!
    Hugs, Cheryl

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  5. it looks adorable! it was outdated and ugly ad now it is chic and pretty!!!

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  6. Amazing!!! This isn't for sale is it?????

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  7. Looks great, I love the paper you have used too!

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  8. good choice with the knobs. so pretty! i can't believe you found that many at an estate sale!

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  9. Gorgeous! What a score on the knobs. Great tip about the cutting the fabric. I just love distressed furniture. So glad I found you to follow.

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  10. Wow! what a difference, nice job! Thanks also for your comments on my blog.

    Pete.

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  11. Stunning!
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  12. I love this! I saw one just like this at a garage sale and now I'm pinching myself for not buying it! I guess I have to cut my losses when I drive a Civic! It's got just the right amount of distressing and the knobs add such a classic touch :)

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  13. I just bought the exact same dry sink at a yard sale for $20 and I'm going to paint it white. Now that I see yours I can't wait to get going on it; it looks fantastic!! It's my first time here but I'll be back.
    Jeannie

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  14. this turned out beautiful. love the distressing.

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  15. So while debating on painting my drysink I found this blog! I have almost the exact same drysink! It was my great Aunt's that my parents gave me years ago. Mine has a more curvy front piece (matches the top), four knobs instead of three pulls and curved cabinet doors. Otherwise, the tob, sides and feet are the same! I am convinced now that I want to paint mine and distress it. I have nice brass fixtures (old patina) so I want a warmer color than white. You did a great job though! I love it!!

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