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Before & After: Heirloom Chest

Before & After: Heirloom Chest

We’re loving the transformation of this chest by Stylish Patina fan Kena!

“I am a DIY fanatic for sure! I have lived in the Northern Virginia area since 1991, and am currently residing in Alexandria. I love to paint vintage, antique, or heirloom furnishings,” says Kena.

“Here’s a bombé chest that was passed down to a friend. It was too dark, did not work well with their current decor, and visually took up too much space. So, I got to work on making a new favorite of theirs. This was painted in Benjamin Moore’s Sea Glass, glazed with a custom mix of General Finishes glazes, and sealed to make sure it would last for decades. I’d rather see a piece rescued and refurbished than tossed out; plus, it has special meaning to the family. Win-win!” says Kena.

We couldn’t agree more, Kena!

Here’s the before photo of the heirloom bombé chest.

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Dark and bulky for sure!

And here is the after shot of Kena’s project.

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Lovely transformation! Feeling inspired? Purchase chalk paint, milk paint, and more in our retail store or our online shop. And be sure to follow along as we open our pop-up shop in Mosaic District—see what we’re up to on Instagram using the hashtag #stylishpatinapopup.

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