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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Matching Antique Twin Beds

It was truly love at first sight when I Shayne brought me these matching twin beds. I mean, if you don't love the design of these, get your head checked. Just kidding...but really, don't you love the style?

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Dying yet? Sit tight...they are about to get even better.

Shayne sent me this picture as inspiration for the finish and said she wanted the beds "Crusty" looking.

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Before I started painting, I took a paint pen by Krylon in gold leaf to go over the pretty details, so that when I distressed the finish, the gold would peak through.

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Then I mixed up some DIY chalk paint in a color similar to the inspiration but a bit more blue. I painted 2 coats and then had a lot of fun distressing! I used Jacobean stain to glaze, here is how they ended up. I love my king bed, but if I had room in my guest room for these babies, I'd buy them from Shayne!! Forgive my lack of staging...the hubs was not going to help me haul these inside ;)

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These have been a labor of love, but worth every minute. Hope you love them too!

~Allison

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55 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteAugust 23, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    oh my goodness these may be my all time favorite ever!!!!!! LOVE!

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    sweet Penelope! I am salivating over these beds. Gorgeous!
    Rachel @ remastered relics

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  3. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    these beds are amazing! If only there was a way I could steal them...
    Keya

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 23, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Cassie beat me to it, I was going to say these are my favorite pieces ever! Just pretend I said it first! Love, Love Love!!!

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  5. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarAugust 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Yes ma'am! This is fabulous! Have you had any trouble getting mattresses to fit? That's what always makes me nervous about antique beds.

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  6. AnneAugust 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Cassie took the words right out of my mouth..OH MY GOODNESS! GORGEOUS!

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  7. JennyAugust 23, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Those are AWESOME! I love them! You did a fantastic job, and what a high end look!

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  8. Danielle AndrewAugust 23, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Oh wow! I do love them too! Great beds, great color, great job!

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  9. Mary Anne KomarAugust 23, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    who ever gets to be the lucky sleepers will surely have sweet dreams!!

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  10. CourtneyAugust 24, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Just gorgeous!! awesome color for awesome beds, well done!!

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  11. Between Blue and YellowAugust 24, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    COOL! I love antique twin beds, they clean up so nice. Great work!

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  12. Anne BoykinAugust 24, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Sweet color - looks like the beds are made of metal. Great job.

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  13. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    These are stunning! I love twin beds in a room and these French style ones are superb.

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  14. girlsAugust 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Those are awesome! I would die to have something like that.. such a great find! I just found your blog and now am your newest follower! if you ever have time come checkout mine!

    -Peggy

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  15. Jake and Julia MillerAugust 24, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    These are some of the most beautiful beds I've ever seen. Great job Allison!!

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  16. Julia @ 551EastdesignAugust 24, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    These are some of the most beautiful beds I've ever seen. Great job Allison!!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful transformation! Gorgeous color! I'd love for you to share these beds at my Twirl & Take a Bow linky party at www.houseontheway.com. It would make an awesome addition to the party! Hope you can stop by and join in!
    Leslie

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  18. Honey at 2805August 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    You did a lovely job on the beds! I would be delighted for you to share this at Potpourri Friday, in progress!

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  19. Inspired by youAugust 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Just amazing! You did such a great job! What do you use to mix your DIY chalk paint.

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  20. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 24, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Loving them! A LOT!!!

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  21. AllyAugust 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    They are really a great color - neutral but vintagey. Saw this project on Funky Junk - will be following you.

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  22. JenniferAugust 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Oh my! I do love them too! Great job on their makeover!

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  23. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    I love these beds! Beautiful transformation :)

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  24. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    absolute perfection!!!

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  25. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeAugust 27, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    wow these are beautiful and you have done a sterling job of transforming them. I hope your friend loves them!

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  26. MarthaAugust 27, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Beautiful beds!

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  27. Trish @TheOldPostRoadAugust 27, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I don't know how you brought yourself to paint those beautiful beds, but they look even BETTER in gray! Gorgeous. You did an excellent job and have great vision!
    -Trish

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  28. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}August 27, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Oh my gosh! They are just wonderful! You are a pro and what a great workspace you have there! You make your own chalk paint even...and a perfect match!

    Please check out www.theblogsisters.com. It's growing to be a national blog directory and events calendar.

    Keep on painting!,
    Barbara

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  29. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 27, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    They are beautiful, Allison! Love the detail to them and the footboards. Whenever I see pretty twin beds like this I always wish I had an extra bedroom just to put twin beds in!

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  30. Miss CharmingAugust 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous beds! (And I love the color you chose.) Wonderful job!

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  31. foreverdecoratingAugust 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Outstanding and oh so beautiful!

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  32. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaAugust 27, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    WOWZA these beds are gorgeous!!!! Thanks for linking up.
    XO
    Kristin

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  33. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Gorgeous, and two of them too!

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  34. Christy @ 11 Magnolia LaneAugust 28, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Amazing--I want them! :) Stopping by from Kristin's.
    ~Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane

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  35. Anneke at This, That and LifeAugust 28, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    I love this style and you did SO good with the color and distressing. Gorgeous!

    ~Anneke at www.thisthatandlife.com

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  36. Stylish PatinaAugust 28, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I just LOVE the color!!!! What an amazing find:-)

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  37. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 28, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    So gorgeous! The color is amazing. I found you at the party at Elizabeth & Co :)

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  38. Katie DraneAugust 28, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Um, wow. These look amazing. I'm so glad that I'm following you!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  39. micheleAugust 28, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    DANG these are delicious. want em.

    michele

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  40. The Style SistersAugust 28, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Oh Hello!! These are spectacular!! You did an amazing job. I love the paint finish and the color!! Wow. Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share this idea with us and enter my giveaway!
    Karin

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  41. must love junkAugust 29, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Wow~ What a transformation!! I'm your newest follower-I'd love you to stop by and say hi sometime :)
    Susan

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  42. I Play Outside The BoxAugust 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    STUNNING!

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  43. Debbie @ Fine Point CreationsAugust 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I love these beds - especially the curved footboards! Beautiful work!

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  44. LisaAugust 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Fantastic job!!!
    We add your blog to our list blogs. If you'll like to visit, this is our blog adress http://eltallerderestauraciondelila.blogspot.com.es/
    We are from Barcelona, Spain.
    Sincerely
    Laura and Lisa

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  45. Three SisterzAugust 29, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Those beds are amazing! I love them. You did a wonderful job painting them! She is so lucky to have them!


    Courtenay

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  46. JulieAugust 30, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    These are stunning. Great vision!

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  47. Wild Oak DesignsAugust 30, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Stunning!! I love those too, If I had room....
    Oh well, job well done...
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  48. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingAugust 31, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Those are stunning gorgeous! Wowza. Those beauties are going in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up to the party!

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  49. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Those are gorgeous!! Beautiful job!

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  50. Rebekah @ reclaimed richesSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I love these beds. Beautiful.

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  51. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    How exactly can we get this color for our projects at home?

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  52. Sue@Uniquely ChicSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    These are amazing! Great job at getting the "crusty" look. I wish I could find some beds like these!

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  53. ChristineMarch 12, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Hi!
    Just found you via Pinterest.
    I just love those gorgeous curved beds. I would love to find some just like those. I keep finding ones that are tufted, but that doesn't speak to me like these do. Your finish is nice and "crusty," too! I laughed at that, but get it totally!
    I hope they went to a great, appreciative home!

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  54. ChristineMarch 12, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    I think I just posted my compliments on your Drexel desk. :)
    Love them both, so it stands. You do lovely work.

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  55. MelissaApril 2, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    I love the color!!!! what color did you use? and can you tell us the chalk paint recipe?

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!