If you love Old Violet and Arles and for more inspiration see my posts, Porte à Saint-Émilion, Inspiration in Alsace, and Secret Door.
Showing posts with label Scandinavian Pink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scandinavian Pink. Show all posts
A Warm Welcome
If you love Old Violet and Arles and for more inspiration see my posts, Porte à Saint-Émilion, Inspiration in Alsace, and Secret Door.
You Make Me Blush
I love this rosey blend of pinks, not too juvenile, not too sophisticated. Knowing that it is not one solid color, but a mix of a few is the most important part in recreating this finish. It reminds me of a watercolor painting, the way the shades blend and separate. The easiest way to get this look is to use the four colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and create layers. But you could also cheat a bit if you didn't have all these colors, by mixing different strengths of Primer Red and Old White and layering the tints.
Primitive Red
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint layered in greens and reds will create an aged look,
like the finish on this primitive little cabinet.
If you love Primer Red you can see more posts here
Valentine Palette
Subtle variations of Valentine colors make for a
sophisticated palette in Annie Sloan Chalk Paints
Old White and Pastels
Annie Sloan's Chalk Paints can be mixed with Old White
to form a pastel palette and create depth and texture, as seen on this antique secretary.
Swedish Style
A warm grey sets the tone for a Gustavian palette
For other ways to create a style and finish reminiscent of Swedish antiques, check out my posts Country Sideboard, Swedish Country Style, and A Carl Larsson Pink
I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com
P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
The Colors of Carl Larsson
A color palette from Sweden
For other ways to create a style and finish reminiscent of Swedish antiques, check out my posts Country Sideboard, Swedish Country Style, and A Carl Larsson Pink
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