Oil Rubbed Bronze Gates

These gates were originally a dark brown. The homeowners wanted them to be more dramatic and selected an oil-rubbed bronze finish. The gates were a few years old so there was quite a bit of prep work. I had to clean them, wire-brush all the rust off, apply my magic rust-stopping product then paint and faux them. These gates are the entryway to a gorgeous estate.

the monster chandelier

This is something I completed recently. The homeowners contacted me because they had purchased a house and were remodeling it. The previous owners had a very different color scheme and overall style going on than what the new homeowners wanted. This chandelier came with the house but the original color wasn't going to work with the new style of the home. The homeowners were installing dark bronze sconces with an antique copper finish and asked if I could match the chandelier. I knew I could but also knew it would be a ton of work. I said yes.

This is one of those jobs that make me happy I discovered audiobooks. The chandelier wasn't difficult to paint but it took a really long time. Chandeliers are all nooks and crannies ad tiny spaces that are hard to reach. I sprained my pinky painting this as it got caught in one of the nooks and/or crannies. It was a lot of work but I'm happy I said yes. I love how it came out and by painting the existing chandelier the homeowners saved themselves the cost and hassle of replacing the chandelier. I love a good challenge.

oil rubbed bronze with gold highlights

This was a fairly simple railing. It was painted black and came stock with the house. I met the designer to go over samples for painting the fireplace screens and suggested they try out a custom finish on the railing. The designer and homeowner were skeptical and didn't think a finish could add anything to the simple railing. I made a sample and they loved it. A little paint goes a long way. I know iron is traditionally black but I truly love my work and how my finishes can make something ordinary into something extraordinary.