"Beetle House" The Modern Metallic Bombe Chest

Bombe chests have become very popular furniture pieces to redesign among furniture artists.

There is just something about this particular furniture style that thrills furniture artists. The curves of a bombe chest give furniture artists natural shadows and highlights to accentuate using paint, which creates a desirable dramatic effect for an item worthy of being a statement piece.

Another reason bombe chests are so popular is because they stand out in searches and impressions. Using the keyword "Bombe" or "Bombay" is a great way to get your page discovered on sites like Etsy, as it is a popular search term for painted furniture.

"Beetle House" was by far my most popular piece during 2021 on Etsy, Pinterest, and other social media sites.

The dramatic shape of the chest made it easy to accentuate the highlights and shadows which were created using complimentary and contrasting colors.

Using both chalk paint and metallic paint allowed for additional depth of interest due to the contrast between the sheen and matte lusters.

The black paint was coated in a satin topcoat while the green portion on the drawers and details was coated in a gloss top coat, creating even greater depth.

Thank you for reading The Funkensense Blog today. If you'd like to learn how to paint furniture at this advanced level, the best place to do so is here. Whether it be painting furniture or some other form of self-expression, always use your creativity to nourish your soul. Creative expression is one of the greatest forms of therapy. Remember to take pride in your work, whatever it may be.

~Ali Rey