Saturday, January 10, 2015

Black is the new Orange....................

I LOVE black furniture

Especially Restoration Hardware style pieces !


They look like they have substance  and like they've been around a hundred years


and just one piece can add sophistication and a little drama to any room
( like every wardrobe needs a little black dress )


So I just knew when I saw this listed on Craig's list


That it was meant to be black .....................

Because as you all know - I love painted furniture - but this " orange " colored finish is what I like to paint most of all - the change is so amazing.
A lot of wood tones are timeless and fit in any decor no matter the era -
But Orange?
Sorry, but the 70's are calling ........................
It's just as dated as a Farrah Fawcett haircut .....................

Let the makeover begin!
A sneak peak because I'm nowhere near finished ( the top half is still in the van - it's huge and it's heavy - even if it's the piece I'm most excited about )


It's for the dining room - which hasn't been touched yet - that and the office are the 2 rooms for Spring 2015
And they're going to be doozies to work on - the thought of transforming them is overwhelming ( since they currently also look like something out of a 70's sitcom )  but once they're done - the majority of the work will be done in this old house, I just have to keep on keepin' on.

Did I just say the majority?
Did I forget that the windows have to be changed
Or that the downstairs bathroom needs to be gutted
Or the mud room off the kitchen is literally falling off the building?
Or that that entire exterior needs to be patched and painted?
Or that the garden shed either has to be ripped out or redone ( whichever way is quickest and cheapest )
Or that every single " finished " room still has finishing touches - some way more than others?

Agggh - it's only details !
And in the meantime I have a cool fireplace that I purchased for 75 dollars !!!  ( which the seller graciously agreed to )
Orange you in agreement that it looks a little better?


Gotta run - there's a piece of sandpaper calling my name !


Or maybe that's John watching the hockey game ?

UPDATE!

Here it is completed




Post HERE
Have a wonderful day everyone
Big hugs,
Me


Looking for inspiration?
Join me at the fabulous parties !

I SHOULD BE MOPPING THE FLOOR                BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH
COASTAL CHARM                                               A STROLL THRU LIFE
SAND & SISAL                                              STONE GABLE ( the scoop )
KATHE WITH AN E                                              CUPCAKES & CRINOLINE
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE                                BEYOND THE PICKET FENCE
IVY & ELEPHANTS                                       FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE
MY TURN FOR US                                                MY ROMANTIC HOME
MISS MUSTARD SEED

47 comments:

  1. Black doesn't go in my house - I tried it - but I love the look of black furniture.

    You did another great job!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love black furniture too, Suzan. I'm impatiently waiting on a bookcase in my basement that my husband is clearing of his work papers now that he's retired - can't wait to get my hands on it. You put a different front on that piece too, didn't you? It looks good.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That's the same front - you just can't tell from the original picture -
      Thanks Rita - and good luck with your bookcase ( or with getting your husband to clear it lol )
      xoxoox

      Delete
  3. I've never seen a piece of furniture like this before, and I think it's a fantastic idea. It's going to look awesome in black. I can't wait to see all of it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. what a magical transformation, I am not usually a fan a black but wow, this is amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Love it! I knew it would be fabulous and yes, black was the perfect choice! I can't wait to see it all completed. Have a wonderful Sunday!

    Hugs, Vicky

    ReplyDelete
  6. That piece looks amazing as is - and can't imagine how beautiful it will be when finished and put together!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh what a cool piece, I've never seen anything like that before! Black is going to look so beautiful on that, can't wait to see it finished!

    Tania

    ReplyDelete
  8. Beautiful! but my black days are over. My current house is WAY.TOO.DARK. Sigh...

    ReplyDelete
  9. Replies
    1. Thank Kathy ! ( better than orange anyway lol )
      xoxo

      Delete
  10. Oh I like that! The black makes it look very elegant and expensive. I can't wait to see what all you'll be doing this year to renovate your house. Exciting! And yes, hard work. But it's going to be worth it.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Suzan! Where are your shoes ??? I see you're barefoot in the reflection.... makes me cold just thinking about it ! Brrrrr ! Lovin' the black furniture and will plan a piece of mine in same color. Looking good.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love the black, can't wait to see the whole piece. Great piece you found. Patty

    ReplyDelete
  13. Very unusual piece. Is the FP functional with gas or electric? I agree it will look great when you have finished working your magic. I actually have that RH piece, only in the weathered wood tone. I wanted the washed white, but it was not available when we bought it. I think I am going to lime wax it when I get around to it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's an elecric fire - with heater............
      That RH piece costs a fortune - 3500 - lucky you !
      And I love the weathered wood tones that RH does - they're perfect
      xoxoxo

      Delete
  14. I am a RH girl at heart. Love everything they do in black, especially their beds. Can't wait to see how you complete this piece cuz I have that heavy oak armoire still waiting for a paint job and I think I'll copy your finished product. That's flattery right, imitation and all?

    ReplyDelete
  15. Definitely a thumbs up! I've never seen a piece like this.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Black is my favorite for furniture, too...and the natural wood has to be REALLY pretty for it to escape being painted.. I love painted furniture to the moon and back...and if I could, just for 1 solid day, look as good as Farah did in her hairstyle, I would do it in a New York Minute
    I would love to have a fireplace like yours. I'm stalking Craigs List....:)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Loving the black! This is going to look awesome when you're done :-) I have a problem selling things in black (conservative Brits, now you know where John gets it from ;-) but I love it so much I just did a small hutch and a chinese style cabinet in it anyway - wish me luck in selling them!
    On a totally different subject (and it's not even Friday) I am seriously considering removing myself from Hometalk. I've been feeling a bit under the weather and spent the weekend curled up on the sofa browsing various sites, but the comments on HT are getting beyond a joke, even the most harmless projects are getting slated for the silliest of reasons. God help you if you do anything controversial because they really go to town. You should check out Refunk your Junk's kitchen makeover, on second thoughts don't, it shakes your faith in human nature :-(
    All around us we can see the results of intolerance and aggression, the danger of believing you have the right to hurt people just because you can and they don't think the same way as you do, and then you see it (albeit on a lesser scale) on a site for home improvement and craft projects for goodness sakes!!!
    It's such a shame, I've met some lovely people, that's how I discovered your blog :-)) and seen some great projects, but I don't think my blood pressure can take too much more...
    Phew - good to get that off my chest :-D

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Well Gerry - as you know I was attacked over there for painting a piece - so viciously in fact, that Hometalk contacted me to talk about it..............
      I had one lady say that she cried when she saw a piece I painted.
      I asked her - with everything that was going on in the world - did she really feel it was worth crying over a piece of furniture I painted.
      I'm going to try really hard to not go over there and see this - because it upsets me too much!
      Good luck with your black pieces - actually John likes black furniture so maybe there's hope for the conservative Brits LMHO !!!
      xoxoxo

      Delete
  18. Wow what a difference - really gives it some substance. Curious what you're going to do with the top half!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. The same thing lol - black black black !
      Thanks so much Marie !
      xoxox

      Delete
  19. I love the wings of a Farah!! What are you talking about? Haha. I love the fireplace. I can't wait to see what you do with the dining room.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Orange, really?? What was the thought behind that decision?? Even in the 70's I wouldn't have said, Hey you know what John, we need a big piece of orange furniture. I mean really.

    Love the start of this piece. Good luck getting the monster piece out of the van

    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  21. Love it painted black!! I have some black pieces of furniture in my living room and dining room...and I love how my white accent pieces go with the black.
    ~Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  22. Hi Suzan,
    You know me and whites lol! so black would not work for me but this piece is gorgeous. It should looks so pretty in your dining room. Gorgeous. Stay warm my friend.
    Kris

    ReplyDelete
  23. I could spend days looking at the RH catalog, well of course, it's so big you do need days!

    I like black when it's distressed and matte, And I have somewhat orange pine cabinets and a fireplace that should have been toned down before we had the most recent app of varnish. Sigh Hubby thinks they are beautiful. And no one agrees but we just have to let him have his say around here which isn't often.

    Jane x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Oh, you got the piece! It looks fabulous already and I can't wait to see it all done. That orange was an abomination and had to go.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Amazing how a little paint can change the looks of a project. What a Wonderful improvement.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Be still my heart! I absolutely love it! Hope you're keeping warm.....it's been a bit of a doozie of a week in Totonto as far as cold weather and snow. But...I guess it IS winter!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Laurayne LOL
      Yeah - it's been super cold here in Montreal - but it was such a late start - and we're in Janaury - and February's a short month - and March is only a couple of week's worth - it's amost over LMHO !!!
      xoxo

      Delete
  27. So much better...I love it!! Can't wait to see it complete!

    ReplyDelete
  28. LOVE the black Suzan. Looking forward to the final reveal!

    ReplyDelete
  29. I too love touches of black in a room. Your project will be a knock out!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    ReplyDelete
  30. You have great vision! The piece you found has a nice substantial size like the RH piece- it's going to be great!

    ReplyDelete
  31. I like it in black. And at least you DO your changes/repairs over there. We are clueless about them or make them worse trying to fix them, so we leave them until we want to shell out for a repairman.

    ReplyDelete
  32. What a huge improvement! The black is so beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Gorgeous!!! I'm painting some doors and a window black.. sometime this year!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. Carry on, carry over, my mutually frozen friend. I just sneezed 75 times during this post.

    ReplyDelete
  35. I had to look three times to make sure it was the same piece - the change is that dramatic! I have a couple of old orangey pine pieces, and I keep thinking that I'm going to paint them, but then I'm terrified I'll ruin them. But then I think, I hate them as they are, so what's to ruin, anyway!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Can't wait to see it finished. I know it'll be great!

    ReplyDelete
  37. What a great piece! I've never seen one with a fireplace underneath!
    It's going to be fabulous! I have faith, I know you get around to it! LOL
    Hugs,
    Patti

    ReplyDelete
  38. Black furniture is a must. It goes with anything anywhere. I admire you for taking on these huge pieces.

    ReplyDelete

Due to a large amount of spam ( that I'm tired of going back to posts and deleting ) I'll be using comment moderation from now on !!!
Can I beat these spammers at their own game? Probably not - but I'm going
to try my damnedest !!!
xoxo