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Get the pottery barn look without the price

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jul 31, 2014 · Modified: Nov 9, 2015

Howdy there peeps!

Today, I am sharing updating your home decor furniture with paint, and how to get the pottery barn look without the price.

Our entertainment center was in much need of an update.

You can see updating your entertainment center from back when. I had already made a few small changes.

 I have been tossing around the idea for a few years now of painting the entire unit.

I happened to see this Media console on the Pottery barn website

at a bargain price of $1,899!! Can you imagine?

Pottery barn console

 I thought I can achieve the same rustic look with painting just the TV console part of our unit.

painted entertaintment center 002

I apologize for the hazy picture.  This project was done at the spur of the moment. When creativity strikes, you run for it.

I have to be honest.  I find it hard to paint perfectly nice wood. I like a few accent pieces here and there, but I would not be into a house full of painted wood furniture. 

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good redo and appreciate all that I see.  In fact, I think it gives old pieces new life.  I’m just saying, I don’t want a house full of it.

You can’t go back once it is done.  

The work involved would be horrific.

painted entertaintment center 020

At first I thought I would paint the entire unit black.  

But again, very apprehensive, for the above reasons I already stated.

I  had the paint and wax on hand from doing our Fireplace mantel last year.

Wrought Iron by Maison  Blanche.

I am actually glad I did NOT start going crazy with the paint brush.

I love just the one accent of the entertainment unit and it ties in with some of the other black pieces we have.

Fireplace

coffee table

and accent table in our entry.

vintage hardware

 My husband and I both love warm, rich colors.

It just goes with our home and rustic feel.

And because the walls are a light butter color our home does not feel dark and drab.

In fact, we have windows and natural light everywhere. 

When you have 24ft. ceilings in a room, it is not the easiest to achieve a warm look overall.

Spring decor and accessories

As you can see this post has been in my archives for a while now.  It was buried among recipes, so I thought Oh boy I have a diy to share.

Entertainment center painted with LaCraie 012

It was a simple project.

Took two coats of paint, and a coat of clear wax. No priming, sanding or prep work beforehand.

 I lightly distressed the piece to let the natural wood peek through.

entertainment center makeover

My husband is happy,

I am happy

and it just updated this piece.

Yesterday I shared my French table tray.  Now you can see how I tied everything together.

It is a solid wood entertainment center, and it fits all my husbands electronics, and believe me

he has a lot in there.  He loves music and we are known to blast a few tunes here on occasion.

Besides that, do you see the prices of entertainment centers these days?  This piece is about 12 years old and I can tell you, we did not pay as much as they would want today.

Crazy!

Thanks for stopping over today.

Always a pleasure to have you here.

XO

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Comments

  1. Rondell

    July 31, 2014 at 10:08 am

    It looks so nice Deb, I love Pottery Barn and their black furniture!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      I love them too, but I wish they had dollar store prices lol!

      Reply
  2. Penny @ The Comforts of Home

    July 31, 2014 at 10:12 am

    It turned out great Debbie. I am with you about painted furniture. I have some pieces I have painted and some that stay wood. It looks more gathered that way I think.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Yes it does..thanks Penny!

      Reply
  3. laura

    July 31, 2014 at 10:23 am

    This looks great Debbie! No sanding! Sign me up! laura

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Best part of it all!

      Reply
  4. Anita

    July 31, 2014 at 10:31 am

    It looks great Debbie!!! My TV armoire is painted very similarly and one I saw on Restoration Hardware was $1,800. I definitely agree…some wood just shouldn’t be painted and I love mixing a few painted pieces in.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Anita! Their prices are crazy too!

      Reply
  5. Shelia

    July 31, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, this looks very nice in your large a gorgeous room! I’m with you, I don’t like all painted pieces either. Some add lots of interest. I love to look at the white rooms, but could never live in an all white place either. I love me some wood and some color. Hope you’re doing well.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Sheila, always nice to see you.

      Reply
  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    July 31, 2014 at 11:37 am

    It always amazes me how paint changes things up…just doing that little section of your entertainment center made the whole thing look custom. Our entertaiment center is nice wood, too…and I decided not to paint it…adds nice contrast against the painted pieces.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      I agree…so happy I did not go crazy!

      Reply
  7. Shannon Fox

    July 31, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Debbie it looks fantastic! Really ties in with the mantel now too. I like the balance with the light distressing to marry it to the larger pieces with the new look. Glad Mr. Mike approves 😉

    And I loved yesterdays tray! Too cute.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Shannon, I knew you would love it!

      Reply
  8. Heather

    July 31, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    I need to try that paint! I’m itching to give it a go!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Try it out on something small and then go big lol! You will love it Heather.

      Reply
  9. Dawn Cain

    July 31, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Great redo Debbie and a much better price than PB 🙂

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      That is for sure…can you imagine?

      Reply
  10. [email protected]

    July 31, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Fantastic new look! I love it!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  11. Amy

    July 31, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I’m loving this, Debbie! I’ve been wanting to try to paint a piece of furniture for awhile, but I’m so afraid of ruining it! I’m pinning this for when I feel brave!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 31, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      You need to try it Amy! you will love it.

      Reply
  12. Jacque

    August 01, 2014 at 2:33 am

    I love your piece so much better!!!

    Reply
  13. Ann

    August 01, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Oh I wish I could paint ALL of my wood furniture. I am so tired of it! This turned out great. Love the black.

    Reply
  14. Jane

    August 01, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I love this! I think I may have to purchase some of this paint and do the same thing! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 01, 2014 at 11:33 am

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  15. Kris

    August 01, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Newbie here! Just had to comment on how lovely this turned out! I, too, like the warmth of wood furniture and have really hesitated “messing” with all my oak, but this has opened my eyes to all sorts of possibilties! Thanks, Debbie!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 01, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      Great…thanks Kris!

      Reply
  16. Dawn Nachtigall

    August 03, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Looks wonderful. I think you could have done the entire cabinet and it would have been awesome. LOL I recently did an old brown TV cabinet into the black Pottery Barn look. So pleased .

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 04, 2014 at 12:15 am

      It would have looked awesome no doubt!

      Reply
  17. christina

    August 03, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Where did you find the hardware/”knobs”?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 04, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Hi there, my husband and I found those at a local antique hardware shop we have in our area. They sell knobs, handles, hinges, and hardware.

      Reply
      • christina

        August 05, 2014 at 8:54 am

        thanks! 😉

        Reply
  18. Diane

    August 04, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Hi Debbie, I have a hutch I want to paint be am too afraid I will ruin it. Not sure what color to go with. Love the black but don’t think it will fit in my home.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 04, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Perhaps go with a an off white to be safe? I think you will be happy once you do bite the bullet and just do it!:)

      Reply
  19. Char

    June 30, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Where did you get the hardware for the painted TV console?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 30, 2015 at 11:44 am

      From a vintage hardware store locally:)

      Reply

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