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Updating a Dry sink

Hi all! Thanks for joining me on my furniture updating kick.  My newest subject? A dry sink:

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I don’t know why exactly, but I’ve always been drawn to their quirky look and seemingly oxymoronic name.  These were typically used in places where washing was needed but where plumbing did not exist.  A pitcher and a water basin would be placed up on top for washing, and cabinets below lend space for washtowels and shaving accessories.   Nowadays, these have become more rare and perhaps, this is why I’m so drawn to them.

(*if you’ve been following along on Instagram stories, you might already have seen this guy and the progress its made. @backtoblueberryhill on IG)

Once I got mine home, I sanded the entire piece top to bottom.  I removed the doors and all the hardware for painting and decided to jigsaw the middle of the doors out.  I added chicken wire (which had been antiqued with a combo of black and copper spray paint)  to the now open holes to give them a little more character. I sprayed the hardware and knobs in the same fashion to keep the look consistent.  Next I distressed the entire piece and chose to go with the popular choice on Instagram and leave the top roughly sanded.  Lastly I sealed the entire piece with Minwax paste finishing wax.

jigsaw

 

doors

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And little styling with some fall décor I had on hand and….

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What do you think?

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Thanks for popping by today! Have a fantastic weekend, friends!

Source List:

Paint – Benjamin Moore Rockport grey
Moscow Mule Mugs: Walmart
Basket – Crate and Barrel
Cotton Stems – Michaels
Roped Wire Basket-Marshalls

 

 

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