i was in search of a queen bed for a beach property. i scoured craigslist over a few weeks and scrounged all the furniture that i planned on painting. GREAT deals to be had!
this waterfront house is all whites and blues, to match the airy, beachy vibe of the lovely town, Coronado.
i chose all solid wood pieces as this rental will likely get a lot of traffic.
this $30 queen bed was perfect. a little dusty, but overall, a great find! and yes, dark dark wood…which absolutely must be painted!
i started with a coat of Annie Sloan Pure White.
this photo looks a bit like Old White, but i promise i used Pure White! as always, i tried to paint in the direction of the wood grain, but as you can see, i’m not too careful about filling in all the nooks and crannies, b/c i’m trying to achieve a bit of a distressed, shabby look.
then i went over the whole thing with a 2nd coat of Pure White.
as you can see, i didn’t paint the insides of the bed rails b/c the mattress completely covers this part, and there’s really no need to waste paint here. i suppose if you’re a perfectionist, then you’d do it, but i’m a bit more pragmatic i suppose. 🙂
then i took a very very watery Louis Blue and brushed it over the entire piece, making sure to wipe off quickly. i just wanted a very subtle blue tint. 
i went over the high points with a very fine sandpaper (220 grit) and some steel wool to distress the piece a bit.
my 11 year old friend Kate helped me apply the clear wax all over the piece, and i followed up with a second coat the following day.
the VRBO tenants’ feedback has been very positive…as long as they don’t lift the mattress and see the dark wood beneath!
if you’re interested in visiting gorgeous Coronado, take a look at the VRBO listing for this 3 BR + 2 BA waterfront property. you’ll fall in love with Coronado and enjoy the peaceful and quaint all-American feel of this beautiful town.
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