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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Upcycled Dresser

Upcycled Dresser

My inlaws moved to a new place. As we were clearing out their old place, there were a number of pieces that they didn't want. This dresser was one of them. I liked the size of it so I decided to give it a facelift.

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When I began redoing this dresser, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I was telling my DIL about it and she said she wanted it for her daugher's room. She already had a grey dresser in there but needed more storage space. 

The other piece she had some decorative scroll work on it, so I decided to add some to this piece as well.

Here is the original dresser. 

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The top drawer had these plastic pieces on it. They were about 3/4 inch wide. 

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Of course those came off. I was able to place the scrolly things over the holes. 
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For the paint, I use linen chalk paint and added in some dark grey to get this color. I didn't measure, just kept adding the dark grey until I liked it.  

For the handles, I sprayed them white. As you can see, they were too while for the piece. So I took some of the dark grey and brushed it lightly on the handles. 

Updated Dresser. Share NOW. #upcycle #furniture #redo #recycle #paintedfurniture #eclecticredbarn

The legs on the dresser were the best parts. 

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The top was in great shape, just ugly. I didn't get a chance to do any staging with this piece, since hubby was heading up to her house and he loaded it up. 

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So here is my before and after:

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She was so happy with it that she didn't want to put it in her daughters room. Instead, she put it in her bedroom.

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17 comments :

  1. 100% better!! I like it!! Thanks for sharing at the Share the Wealth Party! Have a fabulous weekend - hope to see you again next week.

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    1. Thanks for the sweet comment. It needed an upgrade. I hope to see you next week.
      Have a great upcoming week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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    1. Melynda,
      Thanks, that piece needed help. it does look better and she likes it so all is well.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  3. I absolutely love how this turned out! Great job. The updated top drawer looks fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Amy,
      Oh you are so sweet. I was rea;;y pleased how it turned out. I had those curly thingy's and they sort of match what she had.
      Have a great week.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  4. You did a fabulous job! Such a beautiful furniture makeover!

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    1. Thank you so much, such a sweet comment. I really appreciate it.
      Hope your week is going well.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  5. This looks so good! My mom had a very similar dresser that she gave to my daughter. My SIL had my brother paint it, but it didn't turn out nearly as good. You've given me some great ideas!
    XO - Niki - Life as a LEO Wife

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    1. Niki,
      Thank you for your sweet comment on my updated dresser. I think adding the curly cues on top helped. I was pleased at how great it turned out.
      Have a lovely weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  6. Beautifully done Bev! I'll bet your in-laws want the renewed dresser back now, lol!

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    1. Debbee,
      Thank you so much. Yes, they were surprised. They didn't think it was theirs. You know how old folks get, keep it or throw it away. lol!
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  7. Great job, looks nice. Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 37. Pinned!

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    1. Dee,
      Thank you for the sweet words. I appreciate them.
      Have a wonderful weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  8. Bev, this turned out so beautiful!! I love it. You're giving me great ideas. Pinned and featuring at tomorrow's TFT party. ❤️

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    1. Theresa,
      Oh you are sow sweet. Thank you so much.
      Have a great weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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  9. CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at my Unlimited Link Party 61!

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