This old antique washstand was transformed with the color Fancy Frock by Faye from Farm Life Best Life! Keep reading to learn all about her painting techniques.

I’m just a lil’ swoon over antique washstands! They are especially versatile pieces that can fit into ANY size home or cottage!  AND they're super enjoyable furniture-flips! I've had opportunity to transform a few to-date and was eager for another!

Although small-scale pieces — they most definitely vary in size... some little enough for a bedside table, others large enough for a dresser.

This most recent one I elatedly came across is quite larger than the others I've done to-date and currently have stored in my queue — making it quite unique... which resulted in it going right to the front of my paint line, as opposed to being added to my waiting list!



I envisioned a beachy coastal look n' feel for this piece, and was eager to get started:

• Removed drop-pull handles ~ while pondering whether to replace, polish or paint
• Searched through my hardware for a replacement knob (missing from door) ~ and there it was... like it was meant to be... waiting for JUST this piece
• Lightly sanded down ~ to best prepare for chalk paint adhesion
• Vacuumed and cleaned ~ final prep before the real fun begins
• Applied 2 coats of Country Chic Paint All-In-One Decor Paint in the color Fancy Frock to the body ~ a beachy coastal sea glass blue
• Applied 2 coats of Country Chic Paint All-In-One Decor Paint in the colour Vanilla Frosting to the hardware ~ my forever go-to farmhouse white
• Lightly sanded down for a buttery smooth and distressed finish ~ this step truly and literally feels like butter
• Applied Country Chic Paint Clear Wax ~ which I find eases the application of coloured wax
• Applied Country Chic Paint Grey Wax ~ to accentuate the charm, add some aging depth, and for light protection
• Lined drawers with a charming ‘Frosty White Lace’ Con-Tact self adhesive  ~ a lil’ extra love goes a long way

An especially versatile piece with a subdued beachy feel that would add waves of coastal charm to your home or cottage. Moderately sized offering a wealth of options — whether you maintain its' original use as a washstand (install vessel sink easily enough) or diversify it as a small dresser, entryway piece, or large bedside table — this delightful antique is ready and waiting for its' next chapter with YOU!















I hope you visit again! My #farmlifebestlife awaits more simple living, generous loving and constant learning — graced with an abundance of country chic character and sweet imperfections, both for me and for YOU! 

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Faye {Farm Life Best Life}

Hi I’m Faye ~ Farm Wife, Mom, Web Designer, and Shabby Farmhouse Chic Furniture/Decor Hobbyist. I have been blessed with a life of simple living, generous loving, and constant learning — my farm life best life. I spend my late nights (and every spare moment I can find) restoring and transforming furniture & decor from sad and bleak to shabby and chic! Filling OUR home, and creating pieces for YOU with country chic character and sweet imperfections!

Make sure to follow Faye on her blog, Farm Life Best Life. You can also find her on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!