Gold and Cream Dream - Art Deco Sideboard

I saw this sideboard and tested quite a few colours before deciding to paint in cream and gold.

This is the before pic, I was really drawn to those scalloped drawers and cupboard and the soft curve of the cupboards to the sides.  The sideboard is a golden honey coloured wood inside and out and in great condition.

I did two undercoat: firstly a red (Ruby chalk paint) followed by black (Nocturnal) and then painted all over in Neutral 'cream coloured' chalk paint.

When all the coats had dried evenly, I did some very light sanding.  I wanted to bring some colour through the cream - rather than leave as a solid colour as I thought it would be more interesting.

Next stage was layering on the antique gold wax - all across the middle sections, top and a touch to the feet.

The gold softly reflect the light.

Here's a 'lights on' pic...

And a light off...

I'm really pleased with the final outcome, gold under the drawers reflects of the gilding beautifully.

Finally, the handles have been replaced with smaller ceramic and matching gold hardware.

She's lighting up the shop right now...