I have offered how to use copper
wall plaques as appliques, plastic
garden fence, metal mirror frame, and now I'm suggesting
you stop walking by those ornate metal napkin holders you see in the
thrift store and try using them on
your next project. Or at least buy
them and stash them until you can
use them.
When I use metal for appliques I pre drill small holes for finishing nails to secure them to my project.
BEFORE AFTER
I changed the hardware from a single middle handle on each drawer to two vintage oval pulls.
Everything is painted in a distressed creamy white and finished with a nice silky wax and buffing.
See how the curve of the leg continues at the end of the wood applique and with the circular
handles these are the little touches that change the shape of simple furniture.
