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May 11, 2015 · 66 Comments

French Hope Chest Makeover

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How I turned my sentimental hope chest into a French chest with a little makeover!

French hope chest makeover - So Much Better With Age

I’ve had this hope chest forever. It was my sweet 16 birthday present from my parents.

It has been with me through every move.

It’s been used as a TV stand, a bench, a place to set my stereo onto, at the foot of my bed and a storage unit.

But I actually did use it as an actual hope chest when I first received it and I held on to some precious items from my grandmother as well as special keepsakes.

It was time, though, for a well needed makeover.
French hope chest makeover / white hope chest - So Much Better With Age

Here is the only before photo I could find of my hope chest.

Please excuse the awful shot.

Awww, I miss my cat, Juliette.

French hope chest makeover / before picture of chest - So Much Better With Age

You might have noticed this image on my Instagram feed.

I had painted it years ago and added a brown glaze to it but I was never crazy about it.

I tried out various Fusion Mineral Paint samples and I loved the two on the left (Casement and Lampwhite).

French hope chest makeover / choosing the Fusion mineral paint - So Much Better With Age

I could not decide which one to go with. Casement was too white and Lampwhite was a touch too grey for me so I decided to mix the two together.

Now it is a very, very pale grey.

French hope chest makeover / getting the right shade of paint - So Much Better With Age

I tried out gilding paste for the first time and love how easy it is to apply.

It comes in a tiny pot. I stirred it around and put a blob on a paper towel.

Then using cotton swabs I added the gilding paste in the grooves of the design and along the feet.

French hope chest makeover / adding gilding paste close up of chest - So Much Better With Age

I used only enough to make it a faded gold look but you could add more and buff it off as you go.

French hope chest makeover / books on top of chest - So Much Better With Age

It’s very forgiving and easy to work with.

French hope chest makeover / side view of chest - So Much Better With Age

You can see my lion wardrobe in the distance. I still can’t believe how massive that thing is!

French hope chest makeover / picture of chest with wardrobe in the background - So Much Better With Age

I’m so happy I still have this hope chest going on x number of years 😉

The new makeover is perfect to make it more ‘French’.

 

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  1. Bliss says

    May 11, 2015 at 5:49 am

    What a great way to update something that means so much to you. And I can’t help but notice the “lion” in the background too!

    Reply
  2. Angie @ Knick of Time says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Beautiful!! I haven’t tried the gilding paste yet, and am looking forward to it.

    Reply
  3. Rust says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Very nice! What a gorgeous chest. I have an ancient armoire that’s been shelved and converted a pantry that could use a facelift. The ‘Damask’ color would look nice on it. Love the built in topcoat.

    Reply
  4. Rust says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:08 am

    I follow Fusion on instagram as rusthawk1.

    Reply
  5. Rust says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I follow you on instagram as rusthawk1.

    Reply
  6. Shawnna says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:31 am

    Oh I just love the hope chest!! So pretty!!

    Reply
  7. Tymes Past says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:40 am

    I like all the colors but I think Inglenook would be nice to try.

    Reply
  8. Debbie Dion Hayes says

    May 11, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Love how you tried out the colors. What a great way to see the subtle differences. And how easy just to mix! Lovely project with lots of sentiment!

    Reply
  9. Carol S. says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Love the Iglenook.

    Reply
  10. Carol S. says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Follow on Instagram (Artfully_Rustic).

    Reply
  11. Sharonf says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Love so mang but inglenook is so pretty

    Reply
    • Sharonf says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Many not mang

      Reply
    • Sharonf says

      May 11, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Instagram sharonf52 …love the color

      Reply
  12. Dan says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Love the gold trim!

    Reply
  13. April says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Looks beautiful Jamie. As always great taste and I love that you have kept this piece and updated it. The color choice is very nice and I love the gold gilding.

    Reply
  14. Kari Beckett says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:13 am

    I follow you on Instagram as kkaisner

    Reply
  15. Kari Beckett says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I am now following Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram.

    Reply
  16. angie says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I would love to try the paint In Champlain. All your painted pieces are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  17. angie says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Followed Fusion Paints on IG — angiemarie65!

    Reply
  18. angie says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Already a follower on IG — angiemarie65.

    Reply
  19. Funky Junk Interiors says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Wow… what a stunner! The touches of gold are amazing and perfect for this piece.

    Such a beautiful compliment to everything you have in your home!

    Reply
  20. Tara says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Ooooh… I’m happy to see you tried the gilding paste and liked it! It’s such a lovely colour, Jamie – great job! Now tell me this: where are those handles from?

    Reply
  21. Beverly says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Nice job your hope chest. I was given my Lane maple hope chest 55 years ago by my maternal grandmother. I would like to paint it with limestone.

    Reply
  22. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Lovely! It is so nice that you’ve been able to repurpose a meaningful piece of furniture in so many different ways…..And I’m sure that there are many more years of use that it will see.

    Reply
  23. Denise says

    May 11, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    I want to try Fort York Red on an old dresser I have.

    Reply
  24. Susan Homeroad says

    May 11, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    That hope chest came out gorgeous! I love the 2nd color detailing! 🙂 pinned!

    Reply
  25. Michelle says

    May 11, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    Prairie Yellow would be fabulous on an old armoire we use as a cocktail bar in the back garden. Dreamy yellow!

    Reply
  26. Sally says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I like Algonquin and Lamp White. I have some chests that I need to paint and these are calling my name. I like the way your hope chest turned out, it is stunning!

    Reply
  27. Sherry Fram says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I would like to try the gilding paste or the sand stone texture.

    Reply
  28. Sherry Fram says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    I follow Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram with the name nananurse60.

    Reply
  29. Sherry Fram says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    I follow So Much Better With Age on Instagram with the name nananurse60.

    Reply
  30. Nancy MacGregor says

    May 12, 2015 at 12:44 am

    I would love to try the following Fusion Mineral Paint colours: Sterling, Champness and Renefrew Blue on a couple of end tables.

    Reply
  31. Carol M says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:48 am

    My favorite Fusion color is Coal. I have an old desk that would look great in it!

    Reply
  32. Carol M says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:49 am

    I follow Fusion on Instagram as msmisk.

    Reply
  33. Carol M says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:51 am

    I follow betterwithage on Instagram as msmisk.

    Reply
  34. theresa J says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I would love to paint an old bookcase in Prairie Sunset

    Reply
  35. theresa J says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:13 am

    I follow Fusion on instagram

    tweetyscute

    Reply
  36. theresa J says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I follow betterwithage1 on instagram

    tweetyscute

    Reply
  37. Cheryl says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I would love to try their Buttermilk Cream on a bench I have.
    Love that make over and the two paints together make it great!!

    Reply
  38. Cheryl says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I’m following Fusion on Instagram under downsprigglane.
    Thanks for a chance at winning!!

    Reply
  39. Cheryl says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I’m following you on Instagram under downsprigglane.
    Thanks again for a chance to win!!

    Reply
  40. JanC says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Would love to try Fusion Mineral Paint. Tried to follow the link in #1, didn’t work. I know follow you and fusion mineral paint on Instagram. Would love to try the products..

    Reply
  41. ginette4 says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:51 am

    I would love to try their paint..love the colour Ash, would paint my night stand in that colour

    Reply
  42. ginette4 says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Following Fusion Paint on instagram
    https://instagram.com/ginette4/

    Reply
  43. Ellen Casper says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I’d like to try the Beeswax Finish

    Reply
  44. Ellen Casper says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Following Fusion Paint on instagram – flagler2

    Reply
  45. Ellen Casper says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Following So Much Better With Age on Instagram – flagler2

    Reply
  46. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    I would love to try their embossing paste. Haven’t had a chance to do raised stencils for more than 10 years and there were no embossing pastes back then.

    Reply
  47. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Am a follower of Fusion on Instagram. patinaparadise

    Reply
  48. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Am now a follower of yours on Instagram. patinaparadise

    Reply
  49. Ashleigh Hall says

    May 15, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    Wow! Fusion’s colors are A.MAZ.ING!! I would love to try their Upper Canada Green paint on a piece I am refinishing now!

    Reply
  50. Laura says

    May 16, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I would love to try some Coal Black on an old dresser. 🙂

    Reply
  51. Laura says

    May 16, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I follow Better with Age on instagram and I am llaskey1117

    Reply
  52. Laura says

    May 16, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I follow Fusion paint on Instagram and I am llaskey1117

    Reply
  53. Solducky says

    May 16, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Inglenook is lovely!

    Reply
  54. Tina says

    May 16, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I like Casement and Upper Canada Green. What great paint! I want to paint the vanity in my bathroom.
    Following So Much Better With Age and Fushion on Instagram……under the name bugmom2
    I would sure love to win. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  55. Ashleigh Hall says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:08 am

    I follow Fusion Mineral Paint on Instagram! andyashleigh

    Reply
  56. Ashleigh Hall says

    May 17, 2015 at 6:09 am

    I follow you on Instagram! andyashleigh

    Reply
  57. Jan Schield says

    May 17, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    I would love to try the transfer gel, something I have read about but never had the opportunity to try it.

    Reply
  58. Karen U says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:53 am

    I really want to paint my kitchen cabinets with Sterling and lamp white!
    Karen U

    Reply
  59. bj says

    June 23, 2015 at 7:07 am

    this is so awesome.i, too, have a cedar chest given to me for my 16th birthday and that was a loooong time ago (i am 77) and I’ve been wanting to paint it…you have just given me the inspiration I needed to get the job done.
    I’m now following you thru email so you can show me what else I might wanna do. 🙂

    Reply
  60. [email protected]'sbox says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:42 am

    I have a similar piece and have been contemplating painting it for years – you just might have given me the push!! Love how your turned out!

    Reply
  61. Linda says

    June 24, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Am following both Fusion Paints and Better with Age on Instagram under ldarling. I love the Algonquin and Upper Canada paints. The colors are lovely!

    Reply
  62. Judy says

    June 30, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    You did a great job. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      July 19, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks so much, Judy!
      Big hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  63. rohit aggarwal says

    July 4, 2018 at 1:49 am

    thanks for the information

    Reply

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