Distressed finishes are applied to wood surfaces to make them look older than they actually are. A faux aged surface is reached in a variety of ways from light sanding to hitting it with a hammer. The beauty of those unnaturally worn finishes is they’re very forgiving and they can add loads of charm and personality to your home, like antiques do. Following is a list of some things to think about when selecting finishes.
Tracery Interiors
How much distressing? These painted walls seem to have been scraped to resemble peeling paint. It’s very dramatic inside this minimally furnished room and looks like walls I imagine you might see in an old home in Europe.
Erdreich Architecture, P.C.
Worn corners and edges. Creamy painted cabinets using a cherry glaze look like they’ve existed for decades, thanks to the worn edges on the corners and edges. This appearance would be acceptable for just about any conventional kitchen where a warm and casual style is desired.
Goforth Gill Architects
Top and undercoat colours. There are usually two colours of paint in debilitating: the shirt and undercoats. In this country kitchen, the grim topcoat of those cabinets was lightly sanded to reveal a lighter gold toned undercoat beneath it. Notice how well it matches with the countertop. The chicken wire from the doors is a wonderful touch.
Top glaze. These gray-green kitchen cabinets have a dark glaze on top to mimic years of accumulated dirt, giving this distance Old-World appeal.
KuDa Photography
Barn worn. Do not these red planks look like they were reclaimed in the old barn? The flatness of this wood works well in his kitchen that is modern.
Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
How will it be utilized? If your face is a desk you use daily, make sure it is smooth enough to clean and that it has a protective coating on top. This distressed kitchen dining table is eye-catching in turquoise, the color of the Hawaiian waters beyond the home.
Van Wicklen Design
Add just one distressed piece, like this wall cupboard, to attract charm to an otherwise new bath. Distressed black furniture is remarkably popular now.
Zuniga Interiors
Dings and scratches. This lovely chesthas manydings and dents, however, the shiny polished finish prevents it from appearing rustic. A great way to hide imperfections? Add more dings!
Dreamy Whites
French farmhouse. Maria out of Dreamy Whites generates beautiful rooms apparently effortlessly using white, linen and weather-worn items. Though she describes her style as French farmhouse motivated, because the rooms are feminine, some may call her style shabby chic. See more of her home
Palmer Todd
Coastal. Replace the romantic accessories with beach-themed ones for a coastal appearance. Ensure that the paint has been gently chipped or scraped to attain that weathered appearance.
More: Update That Beachy Look
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