- KLD Team
For the love of Brass
Happy October!
How did that happen? October, already? Why oh why does summer have to come and leave so quickly? We had a very busy summer & I cherish the times I was able to walk away from our reNEWing projects to spend time with family.
I hope your summer was filled with family, friends & fun!
Now that Fall is officially here it is my hope that I might get to posting a bit more frequently. I also hope to change up the posting a bit, not sure exactly what or how yet, perhaps inspiration &
helpful DIY how to's to get you started on your own projects.
(If anyone has a relaxing beachfront property, where I could collect my thoughts, I could reeeeally use it about now!)
Willing to barter, LOL.
In the meantime, I'll keep sharing what I know best, our "One of a Kind" furniture & home decor : )
Okay, so it’s no secret that recently I've been a bit obsessed with brass. Simply stated, I can't get enough! Brass is making a huge comeback and can be found in just about any home decor. It seems that everywhere you look, brass is popping up. I think this is influenced largely by the return of the mid-century modern style and art deco influence. Is it a trend? Perhaps,
but gold and brass have been around along time and it was just a matter of time before it made its way back. Here's just a few of my favorites
2. Target
4. Decor Pad
Even Apple has jumped on the Golden wagon with their new 5S IPhone : )
My obsession with the brass tones began about a year ago but what really cinched the deal was a light fixture I saw while watching an episode of "Fixer Upper" on HGTV. Have you seen the show yet? If you haven't, I strongly encourage you to catch an episode or two or three... (If you enjoy home improvement )
Swooning, oh yes I am!
Creative Co-Op Uptown Steel Circle Cage Chandelier
For our latest project, we drew Inspiration from Target, especially their color palette : )
However, it was now time to find the perfect vintage pieces. Our search took a few months but when we found a vintage Sieling Set, I knew right away they would be perfect. The number one draw for me was the rarity of the pieces! I also fell in love with the overall designs but those legs, Oh my!
I was pretty excited to have found the perfect pieces to now implement the vision I had swirling around in my head. Do you see the potential? Would you have passed on this blonde beauty?
The transformation was even better than what I had envisioned in my head! Oh how I love when that happens!
We had done it! We had brought this blonde duo's sexy back : ) For some reason.... Justin Timberlakes song played in my head the ENTIRE time we were reNEWing these beauties.
And here they are....
Now, Modern & Clean
Those legs, Yummy!
Love the three textured drawer fronts too!
The original brass hardware and leg caps have been cleaned & freshened up.
Just the right amount of Glam!
As with 90% of our furniture, after prepping an oil base primer was applied followed by BM Advance paint & polyurethane.
Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore is one of those colors that looks different depending on the lighting. In natural light it almost looks like a dark brown with a very slight hint of gray but when exposed to artificial light the color takes on a dark gray tone. Very chameleon like, I love it!
Not sure about the brass and gold tones yet?
What's not to love about this space? It has the perfect balance of both chrome and brass.
http://www.vivianmandaladesignstudio.com/mixing-it-up/
Remember whether your style is
traditional, modern, or eclectic, gold & brass tones always works. Take a close look at your favorite design magazines for inspiration.
And... just in case you're wondering..... I definitely won't be switching out my bathroom faucets or door handles for gold anytime soon! I'm a lover of all metal finishes and I strongly believe when paired right, they can live together harmoniously.
A BIG thank you to everyone who has supported, purchased & encouraged us with your kind words! YOU have made it possible for Kenzie Lynn Designs!
Your business is so greatly appreciated!!!
