3 In tables/dressers

In Zinc

You’re all I ever wanted! Zinc furniture, you’re all I ever needed, YEAHH. So tell me what to do now, ‘cuz I can’t … afford … you … (That was an N’Sync joke in case you couldn’t tell, or are way younger than me).

Yes, zinc furniture is what all the hip kids are into these days. Check out any Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware catalog, and you’re sure to see some hardcore zinc happening. You are also sure to see price-tags that will make you choke on your own tongue. But, good news: you can easily recreate that zinc look yourself!

Check out this formerly flat, matte, and unexciting table top that Shelly at Shizzle Design made shine with several paint and wax treatments. At one point, she had sprayed water on the wet paint, which gave it a really cool aged and spotted look, but then she claims she messed up and added another coat which ruined it. I don’t think it looks ruined at all Shelly, still looks great to me! It added so much more depth and detail.

So, if you like the zinc look, knock it off! As in, make a knock-off, like Carrie at Painted Furniture Ideas did with her nightstand. Check out her blog for a thorough rundown on how exactly she achieved the zinc-like finish you see here.

Debbie also hopped on board the zinc-train with this dresser makeover. The white had to go, as well as the flower decal, which she replaced with a nail-head design to complement the metallic motif. (Now that I think about it, maybe I should have started off this post with a Metallica joke instead. I’ll save that one for another time). See it on her blog Painted Therapy

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t be! You don’t have work with large items of furniture only. You can zinc-ify anything. See what Kelly did with this little bird statue? So chic! Plus, she’s got even more small items getting zinc-y with it on her blog DTTD: imagine design create.

And finally, one last attendee at our zinc round-up. This table from Aimee at The Vintage Estate was just dying for a zinc-treatment. C’mon, look at those handles. They were way ahead of the game. Now they look right at home with the new paint, which you’ll notice has more of a white undertone, particularly on top. You could also go with more black to make a deeper look too. There are so many techniques out there for achieving this look, why not give it a shot! Then send your pictures to me!