Bombe chest combined with decoupage equals gorgeous! It seems those warm days of December are behind us and the bitter cold has hit us here in New York City. What’s the weather where you are? It was a whopping 2 degrees this morning and 27 the other day when I ran to storage to pull this unfinished bombe chest from inventory.
Here’s me taking a little stash shot selfie on a cold and windy day. (Can you tell I turned 40 this week? eeek) And can you see all the pretties behind me? A little cold can’t keep me away! haha. I had a few days until my next custom was being dropped off so I pulled out an adorable, curvy bombe chest that has been patiently waiting for a makeover.
Curvy Girl With Secrets Bombe Chest
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Materials Needed:
Staging / Home Decor:
Before – Unfinished Vintage Bombe Chest
Can you believe that no one wanted this? At least not in the before stage, no one else could see the potential here. She’s got great curves, is solid wood, and the drawers open and close with ease. I am shocked that no one had claimed her yet. Crazy for bombe chests? Check out all of these gorgeous drool-worthy chests online: HERE
Please forgive me, but this project is more of an inspirational post than a tutorial post. It seems I was so involved with her makeover that I completely forgot to take photos while I was working on her. It really takes a conscious effort to remember to take photos sometimes when you are completely wrapped up in a makeover. I really have been trying to be more mindful of documenting my steps as I go. You can find more decoupage makeovers for both inspiration and tutorials by clicking here: DECOUPAGE
The Result – Painted Bombe Chest with Decoupaged Drawers
She is now referred to as a curvy girl with secrets. Sure, she didn’t have any secrets originally but she sure does now!
Now, she’s finished in shades of soft grays and whites. Believe it or not, there are actually many layers of different shades of the grays and whites on her. I didn’t want perfection, but rather an elegant, shabby chic feel. You can get a similar look using grays from Dixie Belle here.
Inside all of the drawers have also been hand painted a smokey soft gray. But it’s outside of the drawers that are truly special!
Each drawer has a different French print, the ones that are in my secret stash. The origin of my little prints are my little secret.. every girl has to keep a few secrets, right?
If you love bombe chests, click here for a wide selection of gorgeous chests available online: HERE
From the outside, she’s soft and romantic, but on the inside, she’s bursting with color! 
And those curves.. those curves, you can’t really have a bombe chest without curves.
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Tammy says
I have been painting furniture for over 25 years and I have to say that this is one of my favorite piece painted by someone else! So much so that I am thinking of doing a variation of this on my bedroom furniture. Thanks and WONDERFUL job!
Kandice says
oh my! that’s one huge compliment! thank you so much!! youve made me blush 🙂
Ol says
Such a beautiful piece! Love the romantic, shabby-chic feel. And the secrets are great too! 😀
Kandice says
thank you 😉
Cathy says
Really pretty. I have some of the same napkins and am tempted to try this. How well do you think they will wear?
Kandice says
I made sure to seal them, I even sanded them after sealing them and then sealed them again.. lol.. I think they should be fine. They also dont rub against anything on the sides of this piece which is good
Lori says
I absolutely LOVE what you did with this curvy girl! It is so unique and one of a kind. I would love for you to share this at our link party! http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/02/table-it-link-party-83.html
Kandice says
thank you!! Awesome.. Im heading over right now! I love a party 🙂
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Absolutely gorgeous Kandice. It is one sexy chest!! And the wow factor is certainly on the sides of the drawers.
Kandice says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Christine says
Loving that piece! I admit it freely, it makes me want to clean house so I have a place for it! You did an amazing job. I have to share this on my FB page, they will love it!. So glad you found us over at the Table It Link Party. Have a great day!
Kandice says
Thank you so much Christine and thanks for sharing it too 🙂
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
What a stunning makeover! I just love the pretty papers you used on the sides of the drawer too. Pinning to share ☺
Kandice says
thank you so much Marie 🙂 🙂
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Kandice, I’m featuring your stunning Bombe chest at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party this weekend!
Kandice says
thank you thank you thank you 🙂
Denise Hardy says
This Curvy Girl is beautiful – love the grey and the white you used and to finish it off – you put some beautiful paper on the sides of the drawer, which ‘sets’ her curves off from anything else I have seen before – absolutely superb job 🙂 Defo will be ‘pinning’ to remind me of your ‘Curvy Girl’ 🙂
Kandice says
awww thank you Denise <3
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Love it, especially the lined drawer insides. Awesome piece! Visiting from The Creative Gallery party.
Kandice says
thank you 🙂
Dee says
What an amazing transformation, and I’m in love with those drawers! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. 🙂
Kandice says
thank you 🙂
Mimi says
Kandace that is spectacular! A beautiful job! Love, Mimi xxx
Kandice says
thank you so much!!
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
Lovely! Such a beautiful makeover and the drawer sides had just enough feminine flair:)
Kandice says
Thank you!!
Marilyn says
Love everything about this Piece! Great Job! Most of us who paint and restyle furniture have a few secrets!
Kandice says
thank you .. and as we all should 🙂
Terry says
This piece definitely has the WOW factor! It is beautiful! You have a gifted eye for style indeed! I hope you are having a great week so far!
Smiles!
Terry
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
Making Broken Beautiful
Kandice says
thank you so much Terry <3
Donna Wilkes says
Beautiful transformation. Everyone loves a curvy girl with fancy French drawers!
Kandice says
thank you so much Donna 🙂
Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage says
She is so beautiful Kandice. Love, love, love what you did with the sides of the drawers. You are very talented. Thanks so much for sharing this gorgeous piece at Vintage Charm.
Kandice says
Thank you so much 🙂
Amy @ StowandTellU says
What a pretty girl, you definitely did her justice! LOVE
Kandice says
thank you so much, and thanks for stopping by!
Debrashoppeno5 says
This chest is so pretty. From the paint colors to the surprise when you open the drawers. It is a treasure.
Cynthia Chilson Finger says
Gorgeous makeover. You’ve got mad skills, that’s for sure! I don’t think I could part with that beauty. 😀
Kandice says
thank you so much!! I would’ve been ok holding on to this one for a bit, but it sold right away and went to a good home 🙂
Katherines Corner says
its beautiful!! Such a wonderful and creative idea. I invite you to share this at my Thursday hop ( you can link up until Saturday midnight) xo
Kandice says
thank you so much! Ill hop on over right now, thanks for the invite 🙂
Susie@TheChelseaProject says
Oh, my…love, love, love this little girl…..and especially her secrets. Great color! Great pattern mix! Perfection. Thanks for linking to Friday’s Furniture Fix………Susie
Kandice says
thank you !!!!!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
This is gorgeous, Kandice! I love the pretty gray color and especially what you did with the drawers.
Kandice says
thank you so much!! and thanks for stopping by 🙂
Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey says
Kandice, I can’t believe I haven’t commented on your beautiful bombé. I’ve been seeing it at parties for days. You did a beautiful job. I love the French prints on the outside of the drawers. I saw your link at Suzanne’s The Painted Drawer party.
Kandice says
aww thank you so much <3
Peggy says
Stunning! She takes my breath away! I’m only wishing she was sitting in my living room!
Kandice says
thank you so much for such a sweet compliment!
Pam says
Hi Kandice!!
PAALEASE!! You are not 40!! As soon as I saw your picture I thought, “Great another young beauty with talent!” So, there you go!
I love your Curvy Girl With Secrets!! You did such a great job finishing her up to appear classy and elegant. Love the outside of her drawers! You my dear have a great talent!!
Have a great week!!
Pam
Kandice says
oh yes I am! haha I have the aches and crows feet to go with it. 🙂 .. Thank you so much for your beautiful compliments and thanks for stopping by!
Have a great week as well <3
Judy says
You did such a great job on the bombay chest. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Kandice says
thank you so much!!
Shellie says
You did a fantastic job and what a creative idea to add the prints to the sides of the drawers! I will file this idea away for later projects. Thanks for adding your flair to the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop! This post has been pinned to our group board.
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Kandice says
awesome! Thank you and thanks for pinning!
Diana says
Wow, Kandice! I think you’ve outdone yourself–FABULOUS makeover and the paper on the outsides of the drawers was truly inspired. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Vintage Charm 🙂
Kandice says
thank you so much!! 🙂
Diana says
PS Pinned and Facebooked–
Kandice says
thank you!!
Beck says
Normally I don’t care for the prints, but when I saw the inside drawers it actually made me smile. This is a gorgeous piece!
Kandice says
aww thank you. Im glad I could pleasantly surprise you 🙂
Our Home of Many Blessings says
Oh my gosh this is beautiful!! I want one or two!!!!
Kandice says
thank you so much 🙂
Terri Gonzalez says
That bombe chest is the bomb!! At first I was disappointed that you did not share your secret, but upon closer examination, I recognized your “secret”. As a matter of fact, I bought a little box with the same butterfly motif today, which goes with other items I have. Your work is awesome!
Kandice says
thank you so much Terri!! 😉
Cindy says
This is gorgeous. I love the idea of papering the sides of the drawers…..I think I will do this on my next piece…..thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
Cindy
Kandice says
thank you Cindy!!
Michelle says
She was beautifully curvy to start with and you turned her into a gorgeous version of her former self. She’s really lovely. I love what you did with the paper on the sides Kandice, her own little secret.
Kandice says
thank you so much
Pamela says
This has to be one of the prettiest pieces I have ever seen. I am just in awe of it. I stumbled across this one day looking for decoupage ideas. Holy Cow did I find it. I bought a tall skinny cabinet and I want to do this same thing, but different colors. Mine could never measure up to this curvy girl. Absolutely beautiful!!!
Kandice says
aww thank you so much!
Kathy says
Wow ! This is gorgeous……I’m a little jealous of your vision and talent !
kandice kullmann says
thank you so much xoxo