Let’s be honest.
The blue-lilac color on the buffet in my living room…..
it wasn’t working.
It went with nothing in my living room. When we first moved in the beloved foreclosure a few years ago, I loved that color. And it is still a really pretty color. But it does not work well with navy blue or gray or kelly green.
So it got booted.
And now I’m seeing red.
Disclosure: Country Chic did provide me with some of their paint to review. However, you know how I roll. All opinions are 100% mine.
Remember the before?
It wasn’t bad. It just didn’t work in the space as well as red does.
You see, I have always had a love affair with red. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not cheating on kelly green or navy, but red and I have a long history. I’ve always considered it my favorite color. Its what my prom dress just had to be. What color I wanted my first car to be. I loved it. And still do.
And really, my living room couldn’t handle anymore navy or kelly green on a big piece of furniture. And what is the perfect complimentary color to those two?
Red.
This will probably be the first of many red projects around here, so brace yourselves.
About the Country Chic paint I used on this piece: I had never used a real deal chalk paint before until this makeover. I had mixed my own version, but never had the real stuff. It says you don’t have to sand or prime, so I didn’t. I just painted it on – it did take about six coats to get the red color even. I used the “Devotion” color.
UPDATE: I’m a little unhappy with how well this paint has held up. About six months after I painted it, I taped a banner on it (for a party) and when I removed the scotch tape, some of the paint on the buffet peeled off with it. This is the first time I’ve ever had this happen with a piece of furniture. It seems the paint didn’t adhere as well as it was supposed to.
After it dried, I waxed it. And that was the first time I had successfully waxed a piece of furniture the first time around. And it was so easy – go here to find out about the easiest way to wax furniture. Seriously – Easiest. Thing. Ever.
I’m pretty happy with this little buffet makeover that was ridiculously easy.
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Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers says
I love the red! It makes such a difference! ~Sonya
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Sonya! Yes – it makes such a HUGE difference!!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Your buffet is just gorgeous – love the red! Can’t wait to give that paint a try!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
The paint is great, Sharon! Thanks!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
I L-O-V-E this makeover!! And I really want to win the giveaway! I have never used chalk paint before (even though I have several small containers of it, I guess I’m scared of it), and I love this color. I’d love to try it for the chest of drawers in our guest bedroom. I want to bring some bold color in there. Great job!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Erin! This was my first time using “real” chalk paint before. I had only used my DIY version before. This was much easier to work with than that! Good luck on the giveaway!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
I liked it before but wow it really makes an impact now that it’s red! Pinned 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Katie!
Brynne@TheGatheredHome says
The red is KILLER in your living room! What a show-stopper! So gorgeous 🙂 Pinning this to my “Great Furniture Redos” Pinterest board!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, Brynne!! I love that killer description!!! Thanks so much!! And thanks for the pin love!
Marla says
Like the red!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Marla!
Shae says
I really love how the red makes the room really stand out. Really great look!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I love how it pops too, Shae! Thanks so much!
Linda Boyte says
I too adore red. It is my favorite color along with yellow and black/white. The buffet looks stunning in the red. I cannot wait for detailed instructions and your other red projects. Red Rocks!!!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Linda. I love the black and white combo too! Red totally rocks! There will be more of it around here!
Allison says
It’s really beautiful! So striking in the red! It is perfect for your lovely home.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Allison!
cherneeshouse says
Hey Jenna
Love the red dresser – it totally makes your floors standout. How was it working with this type of chalk paint, I have been working with Annie Sloane and sometimes the darker colors are harder to work with. Looks awesome.
Best
Chernee
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chernee! This was my first project with real chalk paint – I’ve only used my own DIY version before. This kind was much easier to use than the DIY version. It did take a few coats to get the red evened out, but I’ve found that anytime I paint something red, it takes a few coats. In my old house, it took seven coats of red to even it out on the walls of my kitchen!!
elaine says
The color is awesome, Jenna. Looks better than what it was before.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Elaine! I couldn’t agree more!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says
the red looks great! I have never used chalk paint either…I guess I’m going to have to get on the bandwagon!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Cheryl! It was great to work with!
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
Great transformation! I love the new color on the hardware, too (it is the same hardware, right? painted gold?) I, too, have a longstanding love of red and have been itching to get more of it into my house. Just ordered a red rug for my master bath, in fact!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It is the same hardware! I just worked a little Rub ‘N Buff magic! Thanks, Gretchen!
Jenna says
I love that you were brave enough to paint it red…it really paid off! I don’t think I would ever have picked that color but it totally transforms the space!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jenna! I was a little worried at first, but, yes, it totally paid off!
Selene Galindo says
Red rocks!!! It looks fabulous in your space!! Love love love!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, it does, Selene! Thanks!
chris aka monkey says
wow girl that buffet is amazeballs lol love that word really looks hice xx
chris aka monkey says
nice lmao xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Chris!
Christy says
Oh my!!! I LOVE THAT RED!! You see, red is my favorite color too, and I have been painting and repainting things around the house red. I dont know…it just makes a room feel warmer and more cozy. You did a great job!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It does make it feel more warm, doesn’t it, Christy!? I love me some red!
Sabrina @ Plantation Relics says
I love the Red too! Sometimes you just need to go bold!! Great job! I would love to try the Country Chic Paint! Looks great!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, you do, Sabrina!!! Thanks, gal!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
the red is a clear winner. beautiful!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Trina!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
The red buffet against the grey wall is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what other pops of red you pull out 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Emily! I love the combo too!
Krista @ the happy housie says
The red looks A-MAZE-ing – and seems to suit you and your house so much more- love how it pops in your living room with the gallery wall behind. Incredible!! Great choice.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Krista! Yes, it definitely suits me and the space so much more!!
Jamie says
Amazeballs!?! I love it, haha. And love the code they gave you b/c you do ROCK! Country Chic Paints is in my neck of the woods. Can’t wait to get my hands on some 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That is so cool they are close to you! You would rock this paint like none other!
Emily Maldonado says
I feel ya on the love of red! Turned out beautifully.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Emily!
Beth says
Wow. I’m not a big red fan, but it absolutely works on this piece. And I adore the gray walls and black and white supporting roles of the other stuff. Gorge!! Can I just say I love the white caned chair??? Is that black velvet with it?? omg. Thats my next project. I’m sure my the fur of my white ragdoll will adhere to that velvet like no tomorrow, but I don’t care. I love how that looks. Really, really lovely space you have there.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Beth, you are totally boosting my ego by like a million! haha! Thanks! Yep, I love that white caned chair too! It was a yard sale find! There is a post about it in my DIY project gallery. It is green velvet on it!
Delia @revivedbydelia says
So much better red! Love it! Especially with the gold accents. Perfect!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Delia! I am loving the gold accents too!
Tanya says
Thanks for a great giveaway Jenna!!
xo, Tanya
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
That red is perfect! I adore it! I just ordered my first Country Chic paint yesterday! YAY!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Heather, you are gonna love it!!!! Its amazing!
Julie says
The original color was pretty, but I definitely agree…the red is just fabulous! Loving this!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, fabulous! Love that description! Thanks!
ARod says
wow what a pop it makes in red great job love how it turned out
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
It does pop! Thanks, gal!
Ruth says
I love red. That’s one wonderful job you’e done… beautiful!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Ruth!
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
The red is just amazing…a WOW piece for sure! Great makeover! ox
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you! Yep, I’m loving that red!
Megan says
Amazing transformation! Love love love the red! It’s normally a color I’m scared of, but I love the pop it adds to that wall! Great job! Stopping by from the SITS link-up. 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Megan!! Red is now my friend! Love it!
Paula says
Thanks for the chance to win I’m so excited I have a bunch of projects to paint!! And frames! Love this red!!!
Sue@CountryDesignHome says
I have done that too many times to count! Paint something the color I want instead of the color it needs to be to belong in its space. Lesson learned, when in doubt, GO RED!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, Sue!! Go red or go home! haha!
cassie says
oh that red is meant for that piece! looks awesome, jenna!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Cassie!