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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Retro Red

From a vintage baby cradle to a retro buffet…I am a woman of contrasts! I fell in love with this piece at Deseret Industries:

Larachest 001

It really is a lovely piece. The wood was in remarkable good condition…the finish…not so much. Whatever had been on there for a protective coat flaked off like mad…it looked like I was sanding in a snowstorm!

I know aqua is all the rage, and I gave serious consideration to that color—but I decided to go back to my first love: red!

retro buffet

I had a terrible time getting the color to photograph well. It was almost a brick red before I glazed it with black…then it seemed to turn a dark cranberry.

retro red buffet

The next picture is too bright…but I wanted to show the cute key! I love the fact that this buffet has a key. I painted the rest of the hardware with ORB spray paint, but I left the key it’s original brass.

mid century modern buffet

Do you have a color you love, despite all the trends? What is it?

mid century modern buffet

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This project has been featured at Sisters of the Wild West.

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52 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It looks great. love that color! I love to incorporate color into my home. this would be a nice color for my bathroom cabinet. how did you apply the glaze and what color paint did you use exactly? Yes I too am doing alot of the aqua. And found a door on pineterest that is orange and aqua. i am doing a piece in that. we have a log cabin. so lots of wood. i like to use color on the furniture....already too much wood in this place! lol!
    Blessings!
    Lisa

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  2. Me (aka Danielle)August 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love your ability to not only see the potential in these pieces, but breath new life in to them as well! Great piece!

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  3. StaceyAugust 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Ohhh...that is an amazing piece. You did a great job and I adore the RED! You inspired me! I am going to have to do this color next...I agree with you as blues are the "in" thing now, but RED is definitely a favorite of mine! I also love your mirror...look great! Pinning this for later -
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  4. Sue@Uniquely ChicAugust 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Korrie....love that red w/ the glazing. I love to see what you come up with....always inspirational!

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  5. HomeroadAugust 14, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love it Korrie! Great color! You are a genius, I love your work!
    Susan

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  6. LisaAugust 14, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    i love,love,love it! and the color,awww~would be perfect in my dining room! beautiful

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  7. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateAugust 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love your work, Korrie! A Beautiful piece with the red color.

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  8. ChRiSAugust 14, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    love this so glad you went with red!

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Very pretty, Korrie! I love it in the red! Love your white frame chalkboard on top, too.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    hi Korrie - really wonderful job. I like the look of that piece of furniture and love that it has a dainty little key :) Lovely color choice too, perfectly lovely! xo, Diane

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  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.August 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I think the red with the dark glaze was the perfect choice! I love the retro shape and the cute key! Nicely done Korrie!

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  12. StephanieAugust 14, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I'm with ya, red is definitely my favorite and I LOVE the color of this piece. Beautiful!

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  13. .August 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I LOVE the color!! The piece looks stunning!

    I have completely bucked the whole gray/teal/blue trend. I love deep reds like this and sage greens and browns....so I'm sticking it out. :)

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  14. Gypsy HeartAugust 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Red is definitely my color! I don't care what the trends are...I have to have something I can live with and enjoy.

    Great job on this, as usual! It looks amazing compared to the before and yes, the key is perfect.

    xo
    Pat

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  15. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    The funny thing is is that red was the trend about 5 years ago, who knows what the newest and greatest will be next! The important thing is that YOU like it, and if you're selling it THEY like it! I think it looks beautiful. What glaze did you use exactly, I need a good black glaze.

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  16. Firecracker KidAugust 14, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Son of a gun, that's an awesome transformation. Very clever you are ;-) ~Carol

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  17. Ali RichardsonAugust 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    SO SO awesome!! And that little key makes me happy :)
    I'm an aqua girl at heart, but that red looks fab!

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  18. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/August 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I think it looks great! I like all colors!

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    When it comes to your home, always go with what you love. I love vintage red, and you gave this piece a nice aged look. Beautiful job.

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  20. AndiAugust 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Very nice!! Love the key and the glaze with the red. I am big into aqua like borderline obsessed but I really like this look!

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  21. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    How do you manage to outdo yourself every time. I love the red. You have such a knack for knowing just what color to use. Now if I could just borrow you for awhile.
    8-)
    Laura

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  22. Amy-Thrifty Treasure HunterAugust 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I love it, well everything you do really! My 2 fav colors are Red & Aqua so I'm good either way..

    I just passed over a 50's piece Thursday but now you've opened my mind to the possibilities.. love the glaze & the key..

    My Chocolate Coffee table is in the works too...imitation is the sincerest form of flattery..now to get my hands on an overhead projector

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  23. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    love the color changed the whole era of the desk. love red!!!

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  24. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Korrie, I love the color of that piece! It's gorgeous!
    super job, as always!!!
    gail

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  25. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I can see why you fell in love with it! I almost drooled when I saw it. The original is beautiful. But the after is a STUNNER! What a score. Great job.

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  26. imsteelefullofscrapAugust 15, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!!

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  27. KristalAugust 15, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I am still working on my first red piece. Not sure if I like the red though. It has a lot of orange tones to it. But it was free paint ~ LOL!!

    XoXo,
    Kristal

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  28. BethAugust 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I know I like this color - a lot! Sometimes I like the turquoise stuff I see and sometimes I don't. Since this piece didn't have a lot of details, I think the red was a better choice.

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  29. Decor & HarmonyAugust 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Nice! I love that you gave it the "Red Hen Touch." Really great color the glaze is a nice touch. I like most colors except purple and yellow.

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  30. wispAugust 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Gorgeous!!! I love it. It feels so cozy and homey looking at it. :)

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  31. mollydianehAugust 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hi, first time visiter through MollySusan Strong.
    WOW, you sure made a big difference in that chest! Looks fabulous!
    Look forward to visiting your blog again!
    Mollydiane

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  32. Mimi@blueroofcabinAugust 15, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Love the Red! You really changed the piece I would not have seen the potential in the before. You go girl!

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  33. Rose @ Confessions of a CurbshopaholicAugust 16, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Wow, I love it! The red is perfect on that piece.
    Great job.

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  34. Cassie BustamanteAugust 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    the red is so fun! i love the shape of this piece- very modern and cool!!!

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  35. andrea@townandprairieAugust 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    The red is rustic and looks almost neutral with your decor. Great job! Love the key..Andrea @ townandprairie

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  36. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Wow i love this ! red is gorgeous too, I am your newest follower, i have just recently started a few pieces and am hooked, just got to find the time to restore all of these gorgeous pieces that i have scored ;)
    thanks for the inspiration x

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  37. debbiegAugust 17, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Lovely, I would have not even given it a second look in it's original state. It is absolutely amazing what you do with furniture. I just LOVE your blog, you inspire me!!!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I LOVE this!! Red was a great choice!

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  39. Full Circle CreationsAugust 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I absolutely love this! Great job! I love the hints of black on it too!

    Holly

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  40. KimMalkAugust 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I'm so glad you used red. This piece wouldn't have looked as good, otherwise. I stick with green ;).

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  41. OliveAugust 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love the clean lines of your mid-century-modern piece. The red is perfect for it.

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  42. Shabby MarilynAugust 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wonderful in the Cranberry color, you did a great job, I know how hard it is with the old finish it had! I love it, inspiration for me to use some of my red paint!

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  43. Chasing WhimsyAugust 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I Keep telling my Daughter "Red is Dead" But you just proved me wrong! You just breathed new life in to it.:)

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  44. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog*August 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Found you at A Little Knick Knack's linky party. Your redo looks fantastic! When you said red I pictured a bold, primary color red. This is more a darker, richer shade that I think will look good for a long time!

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  45. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I LOVE this piece!

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  46. Lori LucasAugust 18, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I am with you on the red. I just love it. Your dresser is a perfect example of why I love red! Lori L

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  47. CatherineAugust 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Ooooooh! Beautiful. I am a red girl, too. Just did a post on it for Ashely at the Handmade Home.

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  48. Megan GunyanAugust 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    This looks wonderful. I love the red! Aqua IS a great option, but if it doesn't work for your home, then why use it? I love the dark stain on it as well! Great job.

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  49. from me to thee.........August 20, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    RED!!!! Red is my color!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!

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  50. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)August 20, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    great piece. love the red and the quote is fabulous too!! we featured you today.
    Amy

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  51. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 21, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What a great piece and love the finish on it!! Such a beauty! Thanks for linking up at FNF :)

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  52. TonyaAugust 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I love your blog!! You're so creative and I just love the way you made this red!! :) I'm looking around and love all you do!! Do you have how you painted this chalkboard? I like the greyish look it has, rather than a dark black. So pretty!

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