Question – What Paint Colors Work With French Provincial Furniture ?
Question : Was wondering what are popular colors now in style, about to paint a French Provincial chest of drawers and nightstand? Was thinking turquoise but didn’t know if that color was still in? Your opinions appreciated
Becky – There’s so much regional variation in what’s popular, but if I was going to do a turquoise, I would lean more toward a muted teal, sort of along the lines of Benjamin Moore’s color of the year- Aegean Teal. Country Chic has a color I want to try- Jitterbug, which is a sophisticated muted teal. Colors like Fusion’s French Eggshell sell really well for me on french provincial furniture.
Owen – The clue is in the word, French!
Becky – I see French Provincial painted in all sorts of colors successfully, but I think that French Eggshell is a such a subtle and versatile color that it sells well on lots of styles.
Pam – Depends on the style but people seem to like stripes no matter what the color is. Pantones 2021 colors are a deeper yellow (mustard) and medium gray.
Rachel – I’ve been doing this for 10 years. I paint how I feel, I use color! I don’t follow trends.
Isabel – Navy is very big now
Krystal – I hear baby blue’s. I think it’s going to be different every where. Some people are still stuck on Farmhouse style too and last year was Bohemian from articles I read
Jessica – Sold fast Can’t go wrong with White
Monica – White is definitely the quickest seller for me. But French Blue and Gray are tied for second.
Stacey – A mineral blue many shades are now great
Lisa – If you want to sell it quickly -White. I know it’s dull but it always sells.
Lana – I think Navy, Black and white
Paula – Turquoise is over here
Lisa – I’m doing lots of dark blues, white and black
Cheryl – It depends where you live. Unfortunately, where I am it’s basically grey, white, black. Every once in a while we do different colors and wait for the right person to come along.
Marcie – I’ve tried doing colors but they take me a long time to sell. Things I paint white sell right after posting them.
Amy – Lavender, teal, light blue or gray
Alexis – I will be honest, not an “in” color anymore, peaked about 5 years ago. But if you like it and it goes with your decor, who cares? And that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t sell. Other “jewel” tones are popular right now like green and blue (dark).
Question – What Is The Best Sealer For Rub On Transfers?
Kriss asks : What have you found to be the best sealer for rub on transfers?
- Angela – Just use a water based top coat. I’ve use fusion tough coat, GF high performance, varathane Diamond and all are great.
- Roz – Polycrylic.
- Carla – I just use the spray poly. But I use satin. Not fond of Matte.
- Debbie – Dixie Belle clear coat
- Peggy – I would have said polycrylic at one time. But now I have a love/ hate relationship with the stuff. I’m planning to try polyvine. My transfer is over a glaze that dries shinier than I expected and I want to get rid of the shine.
- Vonda – Tough Coat by Fusion. Also there’s a compatibility problem with Gator Hide by Dixie Belle- do not use.
- Vonda – I use a damp sponge. Works great! I’m an IOD Retailer so I’ve done lots of transfers using Tough Coat.
- Vonda – I use the inexpensive auto sponges. I ordered these from Amazon.
- Kiellie – I like Miss Lillian’s Luster line. No issues with it and the transfers
- Jordana – I have used Wise Owl varnish or one hour enamel and it was great.
- Patrick – Earth Safe Finishes Varnish.
- Leslie – I use wise owl furniture salve over transfers.
- Stacy – You shouldn’t use wax over a transfer. It breaks down the transfer
- Cora – I loved how Fusion Stain and Finishing Oil in White looked on this tray. Softened the colors of the transfers, gave the paint a glaze and a tough as nails finish.
- Tallie – Polyacrylic
Polycrylic Spray – Amazon
Polycrylic – Ultra Matte
Ultra Matte Top Coat Rust-oleum – Amazon
Dixie Belle Matte Top Coat – Amazon
Foam Detailing Applicator Pad – Amazon
Tough Coat by Fusion – Amazon
Here are some matte finish brands ( below ) I have not tried. My go-to finish has always been the polycrylic line. ( The products above in blue ). The reason for that, is over time I found that my white furniture yellowed with other products. Additionally, when I would leave glasses of water on my furniture, it was the ONLY line that repelled the water and did not leave a water stain. Some of the other matte brands did. Even the matte finishes I used outside left horrible stains. The polycrylic brand can be used on wood as well.
Here are a couple brands below I have not tried. I suggest trying them on a few products that can be re-purposed later if they the product ruins the transfer, or wood, yellows or bubbles.
One of the holes I have found in finding a matte product, was the spray application. I like a nice and even finish, and spray is what gives me that look. I also prefer matte over satin because as you view the furniture on the side, you won’t see any lines, creases or wrinkles in your project.
Aleene’s Spray Finish – Amazon
Rust-Oleum – Clear – Amazon
Varathane In Matte – Amazon
Krylon In Matte – Amazon
Rust-Oleum In Matte Clear – Amazon
ReDesign Rub On Floral Transfers – Get That Hand Painted Look An Easier Way
Rub On Transfers From ReDesign On Amazon
Look at this spectacular French dresser above. You can produce this look too with rub on transfers. Paint and distress your dresser, then add these transfers for an additional hand painted appearance. Consider nailing on mold appliques in gold for an additional rich feel. Gold roses mixed with hand painted flowers. Gosh, wouldn’t that be an exciting project!
Plum and Purple Florals – Amazon
Leafy Blossoms – Amazon
Floral Transfers From ReDesign
Think about this in gold – Amazon
Rub On Roses – Amazon
House Of Aalia – Boho Roses – Vintage French Provincial Furniture
House Of Aalia – Etsy
Look at this very unique designer on etsy called House Of Aalia.
They have taken French Provincial furniture and given their pieces a very distinctive look. Combining fabrics and different papers in a mod podge style, they have really created some pieces that look very elegant, but rich at the same time.
A beautiful look at the details of this dresser.
Bassett Bronze and Gold French Country Dresser | Boho French Provincial Dresser
See this piece here
French Provincial Charcoal Gray Vintage Nightstands – Find these here
35 Vintage French Provincial Makeovers – Paint Inspirations
Nathan-Jeana Mudd
You are going to love this post.
Collected from around the internet are the prettiest French Provincial vintage makeovers.
Prepare to be inspired!
Spectacular Teal! – 
Leah Noell Design Co. – Facebook
French Provincial Music Dresser. The artist is unknown on this piece.
The Most Beautiful Red Painted French Chest
Late 18th Century French Provincial Painted Commode (Later paint)
A very elegant, late 18th century French provincial painted commode for the region of Nimes , later painted in distressed and aged pink colour. – brownrigg-interiors.co.uk/