Hi Guys,
Hope everyone had a good week. Mine was busy and I like it that way. I finished a couple of pieces this week and I’m sharing a furniture makeover with you today. A client purchased a vintage dresser and mirror and wanted it brightened up with a little paint. We decided on a color, hardware, and other details.
Before
The details on the mirror are in perfect condition, just gorgeous. I should have left this big thing attached to the dresser to paint it!
I mixed the paints using Reclaim Bright White and various shades of aqua blue acrylic paints.
I used a darker shade of aqua on the two bottom drawers and the mirror details.
Some serious distressing with my electric sander and some 60 grit sandpaper.
Pretty scroll work with dark aqua and distressing.
I purchased the new knobs at Hobby Lobby and thought they would be perfect. I kept looking at them, and looking at them, then Sara looked at them…and we agreed the knobs didn’t work. The color was nice but they stuck out too far and the curvature of the dresser drawer made them sit at a weird angle. So I made a trip home to pick up some brown knobs from my hardware stash.
They work well with the distressed wood.
The pulls on the bottom drawers were lovely and we decided to paint those.
The client was happy and that makes me happy. I love the finish. Do you like it?
Thanks for stopping by,
Kathy
[email protected] says
that piece is stunning! You are talented!
Tricia says
Wow – looks great!
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Amy - while wearing heels says
What a beautiful transformation!
Kristina @ ReMadeSimple says
Very pretty love the 2 tones seems like this is a new trend I love it.
[email protected] says
Absolutely beautiful! I have yet to distress a piece this much,but I am drooling over the finished dresser. Great job!
eleven-o-one says
I love the two colors together. The piece is lovely!
Fran
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
you know i love me some aqua! 🙂 great job, kathy!
[email protected] says
Great Work..beautiful transformation!
Simply Salvaged Restoration says
This is beautiful! I'm your newest follower =)
lynn says
omgoodness, this is so fab!
Ticking and Toile says
Totally amazing!!! Love it!
xo,
Shellagh
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
Gorgeous!!! I'm putting it in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up. I'd love for you to submit your project to my new site too, powerofpaint.net .
Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says
Oh I just ADORE this dresser!!! Saw it on Domestically Speaking spotlight party. I am your newest follower. Cant wait to see what you do next.
The Midwest Cottage says
Well Mrs. Kathy, you know I'd love this one!-Liz
{twenty}something says
This looks great!!! Is this chalk paint? If not, what kind of paint did you use?
Sarah says
This is a great dresser! Love the colors and distressing!! -Sarah
Style Sisters says
OH yes I like it! This turned out so fabulous!! Great job!
Karin
Cynthia says
Okay… you did it again 🙂 This piece is absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
Helen says
I'm stopping over from MMS link party! I think the dresser turned out great….there's nothing better than a happy client!!
Beth @ Free Stylin' says
Beautiful!! I absolutely love the colors.
Candy says
LOVE your painted furniture pieces. I see your in Clarksville, TN…….do you sell in a shop there. Im in Lawrenceburg, TN, bout 90 miles south of Nashville. I'll be back soon to see what else you've painted!!!
Heather @ The Junktion says
Love the distressing on this piece!!