I've always heard people talk about drinking a "Black and Tan" and was never interested in trying one. But I saw a buffet painted using black on a portion of the piece and the rest left the natural wood. I loved it! And I just happened to have a piece that was a perfect candidate for a "Black and Tan" transformation.
This is a very old piece but has been well cared for throughout the years. The finish inside the drawers was not done as well so I painted the drawer sides and inside the the black paint. I posted it on my FaceBook page and got tons of comments. I ended up selling it because I didn't really have a good place to put it when we moved. I just wanted to share in the event that it gave someone else an idea.
Wishing you all the best!
Lori