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Double Take: Gray Sideboard Before & After

Good morning all you lovely people, I promised to share the completion of the under $100 gray sideboard about a whole week ago! Wow how time flies! I finally got around to polishing the other hardware with Rub N Buff in Gold, which I purchased from Michael’s. That stuff is great! We had a really busy weekend with three hair makeovers and of course Sunday football. Great ending to a busy weekend with a Baltimore Ravens win! Here’s the before picture again if you need a reminder of how it looked:
Modern Sideboard in Hallway

And here’s the lovely after painted in Wet Pavement by Valspar. It’s definitely our go-to gray until we finish the quart at least. The original finish wasn’t too bad but we wanted the entryway to still appear “open”.

Gray Sideboard

Isn’t it lovely! I’m not really sure what Breeze is doing in this picture, other than trying to be a model. I must say he is working it!

Gray Sideboard

The metallic owl was a spur of the moment purchase from Homegoods and too cute to resist. I took the teal lamps from my bedroom and placed on the sideboard. I think the tall height works better here.

Gray Sideboard

The shades may need a little dressing up. Should we add some grosgrain ribbon or just leave it white?

Gray Sideboard

Here’s what most of that wall is looking like. I purchase that chair from our local Goodwill for a grand total of $5. Should we paint it yellow as well or leave it in the original condition? I think the globe would look really nice against the yellow. Here’s a look at the entire wall:

Yellow would look great on the chair, right? Especially as a complement to our beautiful floral chair. We’re thinking of doing a gallery wall around the TV area too. This post is getting a little picture heavy, but it wouldn’t be complete without more pictures of Breeze!

Gray SideboardGray Sideboard
I think he intentionally likes to be include in our furniture makeovers. It seems like when he hears the first snap of the camera he appears from nowhere. But I can’t resist that cute face!

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A Bowl Full of Lemons – One Project at a Time 

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A Beach Cottage – Good Life Wednesday

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DIY by Design – Fall into Fall

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  1. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Beautiful transformation! The sideboard looks amazing! I’d love to see that chair yellow. It’d balance out the beautiful chair on the other side. Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
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  2. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thank you very much! I agree with you :)

  3. Erin Brost
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    I love this redo! I am from Baltimore too! But now I live in Charlotte,NC. I’m your newest follower!
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  4. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    How is it living in Charlotte now? Do you like it? Thanks for the love and thanks for following! We love followers!

  5. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    SO pretty! I like the before and the after, either would go!

  6. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks Liz!

  7. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    This is an awesome transformation. The piece looks like a million bucks. Amazing!

    Paula
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  8. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Gorgeous, love the color, thanks for linking!
    XO
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  9. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Aww Paula thanks. We love it now and so does breeze lol

  10. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    No problem. Thanks for hosting

  11. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    i am so jealous right now. that piece is AWESOME. turning green over here….
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  12. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    It was very heavy! But the possibility of blowing out our backs is now worth it when we see it in our hallway haha

  13. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    I have to agree with you; Breeze is adorable! Oh BTW, love the color and hardware of the sideboard!
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  14. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    I’ll be sure to let him know you approve of his modeling. He already thinks he’s hot stuff like most cats! Thanks Katie :)

  15. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    gorgeous! And I love your cat. :)
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  16. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Lovely! You ladies have some awesome transformations!!!

  17. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Hi Ladies, I found your blog via the Newbie party! I love your Before & After! I like the ribbon idea for the shades too, since you asked. haha Kitty is a cutie, too. I am hosting a party tomorrow that I would love you to share this on! Hope to see you there…http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com !

  18. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Breeze is becoming very popular I hope his head doesn’t explode with all the love he is getting! :) Thanks for the comments

  19. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks for your input! Breeze will appreciate the compliment haha. We will be sure to link up there tomorrow!

  20. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks Sherry!

  21. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Oolala! Chic, modern and classic loving this restyle.
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  22. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Hi Vicky thanks for stopping by as always. It’s much appreciated.

  23. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Awesome piece! What a cool owl too, I am really into owls lately. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

  24. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Hahaha! Breeze is a real camera hog, isn’t he?! ;-) I love seeing pets in home pictures – they’re the best home decor :-)

    Love the dresser makeover. The teal lamps are the perfect colour and size, and the owl is a fun accessory. I agree, the wood chair would look great in yellow to balance the yellow & grey chair on the other side of the TV cabinet.
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  25. Beautiful shape and I just love the hardware. Great job!
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  26. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks a lot Mary for stopping by. The hardware is my favorite part too

  27. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    What a beauty- I’m your newest follower-stop by for a visit!!

  28. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Love the transformation and agree that yellow may be perfect….or…..keep the original color with a yellow pillow? Great work and thank you so much for sharing it at Meet Me Monday! Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

  29. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Yellow pillow that might work. Right now we’re going to keep it in its original state for a while to see how we like it

  30. tammy
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    beautiful job! love the shape and color of the piece.

  31. Milla
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks very much Tammy for the lovely comment and visiting.

  32. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    The sideboard looks great in that color. Yes, paint the chair yellow…for sure and Breeze is one handsome boy!

  33. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Wow, it looks really amazing! I am loving that color! Those lamps are awesome as well! You have great style!

  34. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Thanks Lindsay your visits are always appreciated!

  35. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    You ladies are busy! I really like the color and the style of the buffet is so cool and unique. Great job!
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  36. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Yes we are Suzy! Yes we are! I could use a break but then I might get lazy! Haha

  37. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Oh I love it!! The grey and gold work perfectly and I think you should go and paint that chair yellow – I know you want to, you know you want to – heck, I think Breeze knows you want to so as far as I’m concerned, it’s a done deal! ;)

    Breeze is lovely by the way, his poses are ace!! My cat Pablo is exactly the same, I’m sure he comes running as well when he hears the camera case zipper! xx
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  38. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Pablo and Breeze could be great friends if Breeze wasn’t such a meany around other cats. Looks like yellow is the winner!

  39. 15 mos, 1 wk ago

    Hi Ladies,
    I love how the sideboard turned out. And, yes paint the chair yellow! The room is coming together nicely. Keep up the good work :) Breeze is quite the ham!

  40. Kahli
    15 mos, 1 wk ago

    I should get a jump start on painting the chair yellow. I would seriously be doing that right now if I didn’t have a stiff neck from sleep incorrectly. I think all cats are hams. In my Design Sponge at Home book there are several photos with cats just lounging around. I must say they make great props lol.

  41. 15 mos ago

    WOW this is a stunning piece! Really turned out great. Thanks for sharing at this week’s BFF Open House!
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  42. 15 mos ago

    Oh my gosh! I love it!! I love the gray with the gold handles! And the lamps! Basically love the whole room! ;)
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  43. Kahli
    15 mos ago

    Thanks Katie! Always nice to have you. Once we get the gallery wall together it will be much more complete!

  44. Yellow! I vote for yellow on that chair.

    This post was not only great eye candy, but hilarious to read. Ya’ll will be featured this coming Creative Juice Thursday!

    Have a lovely week and be sure to share that chair when you finish!

  45. 15 mos ago

    Thank you for linking up to our party show and share #13. come back this week.

    A mommy’s life…with a touch of yellow
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  46. It turned out Beautiful! Love the turquoise lamps on top as well. Thanks for sharing at Sunday’s Best =)
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  47. 15 mos ago

    Looks wonderful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry
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  48. 15 mos ago

    This looks amazing! What a huge project to undertake! And it turned out just beautiful. Great job!
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  49. Kahli
    15 mos ago

    Hey Meg thanks for visiting as always :)

  50. 15 mos ago

    oooooooh!!! i love the sideboard…and the lamps….and the gorgeous upholstered chair! not the cat, though. i’m allergic. well, then the chair may have kitty hair so i guess i have to pick up one of my own. hmmm. where would that be???

    you rocked this piece!!

  51. Kahli
    15 mos ago

    Hey Amy! Aww you’re allergic to cats :( Breeze will be so sad. He seems to love people that are allergic to him too lol. Yes the chair has kitty hair because he loves that chair it’s his favorite haha. I bought the chair from the thrift store and reupholstered it in some Thomas Paul fabric. http://designpardeux.com/armchair-makeover/

    Thanks for visiting :)

  52. 15 mos ago

    I love the color. You did great work, it looks perfect!
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  53. I love the side board painted, and the turquoise makes it all pop. I especially like how you left the handle area dark. I think this give it a really unique look. Great job. Thanks so much for sharing at Sundays’ Best.

  54. I love the lines on this piece & you made it look even better.

    Warmly, Michelle
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  55. Wow! Yet another great project! Love it!!
    Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week! You’ll be featured at the next party! ;)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
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  56. 13 mos, 3 wks ago

    That sideboard looks amazing Kahli! What a great piece, you did such a beautiful job with it! Thank you SO much for all your super sweet comments on my blog, it totally made my day! You should definitely try black – I never thought I’d like it but I’m totally hooked now :) Hopefully talk to you again soon!
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  57. Kahli
    13 mos, 3 wks ago

    I was on your site for awhile. I had to get off so I could be productive lol! But I’ve subscribed so I won’t miss a thing now. My twin will be willing to try black at some point. I wonder where we can fit it in our apartment.

  58. Found your dresser at Nifty Thrifty Sunday. It’s gorgeous. The lines of the piece itself are lovely, and the paint color is just perfect. And I can’t resist a cute kitty in a photo, either! I have four cats myself, and at least one of them seems to make her way into all of my photos.

  59. Kahli
    13 mos, 2 wks ago

    Cats love to feel important don’t they! Four cats?! Wow, we wanted to get another get but Breeze wouldn’t allow it, he’s so territorial lol. Thanks for the lovely comments!

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