Annie Sloan Paint
& Small Tiled Areas
Get a fresh new look for in time for Christmas that won’t cost you a
fortune. Up-cycling is as
popular as ever and with so many different projects about it is hard to know
which ones to try. Anything from
revamping a coffee table to giving your home a whole new look. So to make it a little easier we have
picked out a few of our favourites.
An old steel framed coffee table can be completely transformed,
replace the old wooden top with a strong piece of marine grade plywood and tile
the top with old Moroccan tiles or mosaic to give it a more Mediterranean
feel. For something a bit more
modern you could go for a marble or stone. Or if you want a bit of colour or pattern there are so many
options available. You can even
paint the steel frame using Annie Sloan chalk paint if you want a change of
colour.
Revolutionise your front steps.
Tile your steps and give your front door a fresh coat of paint. Black and white chequerboard can bring
a whole new look to your home without going to great expense. If that’s not really your style why not
go for slate effect porcelain with a brightly coloured door or pretty patterned
non slip tile. Whether you are
going for country cottage, modern townhouse or anything in-between there is
something to suit.
Annie Sloan paint can be used to
bring new life to your interiors in so many ways, why not give your old curtains a new look and dye them with Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint. You can use it to
paint or dye fabric, just follow the instructions on Annie’s website. This way you can upcycle old chairs,
curtains, footstools etc.
To brighten up your office walls
or add a bit of fun to children’s bedrooms why
not create a coloured chalkboard?
Annie Sloan unwaxed chalk paint can be used as a chalkboard. With endless colour options available by
mixing different colours the possibilities are limitless. Why not give it a go?
Quirky tiles can be used as a
splash back in a small wc to give it a
real wow factor, why not go for something a bit different. A safari animal print tile, flamingo print,
umbrella shaped, or a kite mosaic tiles.
There are so many options to give your cloakroom, bathroom or wc a
facelift. You could do the walls
in Annie Sloan paint, upcycle an old mirror and use her gold leaf or guilding
wax to bring a bit of sparkle to the detailing.
If you hallway needs a bit of a lift, Annie Sloan wall paint could
be a good option, or for the floorboards use her paint in conjunction with the
floor lacquer for a slightly aged feel.
You can also use it to paint your lampshades, why not go ombre style
giving a more atmospheric feel.
Revamp your fireplace with a coat of Annie Sloan and some new
tiles, see her website for details on what to do. You can also add some patterned, coloured or period tiles to
add that little bit of drama. If
you don’t have a fireplace it can also be used to freshen up your radiators.
For a quick kitchen fix, you can paint your cupboards with chalk
paint. It is a quick, easy and
relatively cost effective way of brightening up your kitchen quite quickly. If you want to go that little bit
further why not add an Original Style glass splash back for a pop of colour or
handmade tiles from the Winchester tile company’s Châteaux range as your cooker
splash back. You can find their
beautiful tiles on their website.
If it is a smaller project that
you are looking for then why not try Annie
Sloan’s image transfer method.
You can use this to add detail to up-cycled furniture, add imagery to
your cupboards or to make a stunning wall hanging. Use Annie Sloan’s decoupage glue and varnish.
There are so many things that you
can do to brighten up your home, have a look at www.anniesloan.com - www.ceramicaetc.co.uk
and www.originalstyle.com for a little
bit of inspiration.
