A few days ago we gave a sneak peek of a dresser we had been working on for a girl’s bedroom. The dresser wasn’t in the best condition and required some work to get it in tip-top shape. Here is a before picture:
It had beautiful hardware and nice curves, but the laminate surface was peeling on the legs. The amount of work increased when we decided to remove the decorative seashell molding.
I thought the removal would be easy, but see the amount of holes and dents it left behind? Not cool! Thankfully, some wood filler could fix the damage to the surface. I used Elmer’s Wood Filler.
I allowed the wood filler to dry overnight because a few of the holes and cracks were very deep. The next morning I moved the dresser outside for some sanding.
The last dresser drawer is the one that had most of the damage. This whole furniture preparation was beginning to become a headache and I was ready to start painting! I wiped the dresser down one more time and applied two coats of Zinnser’s Cover Stain Oil Based Primer.
I allowed the primer to dry overnight and moved the dresser back outside the next morning (by myself of course as Breeze just looked on). Good help is so hard to find these days.
Once outside, I smoothed down any imperfections with my palm sander before applying the first coat of paint. I used Rustoleum Winter Gray in Gloss. After applying two thin even coats with drying time in between, I ended up with this beauty. I painted the hardware in Gloss White also by Rustoleum.
Since this dresser was going to reside in a girl’s room, we thought adding some scrapbook paper to the inside drawer would be the perfect touch.
Here’s a closeup of the hot pink houndstooth scrapbook paper purchased at Michael’s for $.59 a sheet.
Even after lining the drawers with scrapbook paper, I still kind of feel like the dresser needs something else. I created these fake lines on Photoshop to see if I would like it before actually committing to the change to eliminate the possibility of hating it. And I think I love it!
What do you think? Should we go ahead with the lines?
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29 Responses
Nice contrast between the colour of the dresser and the hardware!
Deborah [visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com}
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That is so gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing this with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa
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Wonderful job! It seems so unexpected, yet so effective. I would add furniture appliques but that’s just me – I’m addicted! I will definitely be back for more:)
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Hey Renee thanks for visiting! Furniture appliques may not be a bad idea and will be a hell of a lot easier. I’m going to look into that. And if we decide to go that route you will get all due credit! So do you think we should go with the lines and furniture appliques or one over the other?
This is a beautiful transformation.
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Aww Meredith. Thanks as always for the comments and the visits.
That looks great and I do like the idea of the added white lines. Thanks for sharing at Wow.
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Thanks Kim! So yay for the stripes. Just wish we didn’t have to tape it off to create the lines. Lol Lazy I know.
Love the dresser – stunning. The lines give it that extra Oomf. I reckon go with it
Hi Melva. Thanks for visiting. So go with the lines. Is there a quick way to do this without paint and painter’s tape?
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I love the lines. Go for it!
That’s 3 votes…thanks Heather!
it looks amazing! not even at all like the same piece- so much more sophisticated and so so pretty!
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Thanks Cassie! Do you think we should add the lines?
I like the lines – what a pop! But a few appliques, maybe even glued on shells painted over to go with the already there ‘shell’ at the bottom would be very cute. One more – oh let’s just throw it out there, thing. What if you painted the front of the drawers that are inside the lines a lighter or darker version of the color it is now??? Just a thought? But whatever you choose I know it will look terrific!
~Renee
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Love the gray with the white. It is so striking!
Thanks Sally! How do you feel about adding the lines?
Total LOVE! What a great redo!
It was great to see you at Scrappy Saturdays, don’t forget to come back this weekend!
Lovely make-over! And thanks for showing how you can paint the old hardware on a dresser and create a fresh new look. I hope to do that on my project.
Hello Phyllis! Thanks for visiting. Do you have a website? I’d love to see how your project turns out.
Oh, I think it looks lovely!
I have an old dresser that I desperately need to re-finish. I hope it turns out half as nice as this one.
Love the lines!
Rebekah
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Thanks for visiting Rebekah! I’d like to see how it turns out!
oh wow! love the dresser! such a nice contrast, the white hardware!!! great job:-)
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Thanks. I’m glad we painted the hardware white too
I LOVE how this turned out! The color is PERFECT! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
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i’m working on my french provincial night stand and tall dresser. My mom had the whole set since she was 8, but’ i’m selling the matching dresser, mirror, and bookshelf taking up space too big for my room! someone will give it a good home. I’m so glad i found your blog, i love it!
Oh and yes i love the lines !
Did you decided on the color you wanted to paint your nightstand and dresser?