Hey…it’s Monday and I have a painted furniture project for you …woohoo!
We don’t have to buy new children’s bedroom furniture as our children grow up…just make it over…save a little money.
blue chest with brown wood knobs
This is the piece before.
A client wanted to update this chest of drawers.
Her son has outgrown the look.
It’s cute if you’re 2….or live in Maine
I say Maine because when I look at this piece L.L. Bean comes to mind.
When the JTS retired from the Army we went on a two week vacation and drove up North. We drove as far as Portland, Maine.
It was a great trip.
Anyway, we visited the L. L. Bean store in Maine and this chest says L. L. Bean to me.
We finally figured out how to get the drawers out …..after doing a lot of unnecessary work.
Has anyone ever seen drawer runners with stops like these?
Me neither.
After banging these things out with a nail punch and hammer we realized if you slide the drawer to a certain place on the runner….it lifts right out…huh….who knew.
I can guarantee you never have to worry about the drawers being pulled all the way out accidentally.
The color is Behr ‘'”Peaceful Night”.
Paint children's bedroom furniture
I found some wood knobs in my stash of junk hardware and spray painted them with Rustoleum in “Espresso”
What a difference.
Doesn’t look like the same piece of furniture.
What do you think?
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Thanks for stopping by,
Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
Patty
I love the makeover the color is just beautiful and perfect for a boys room. Great job!
Judy
The blue chest of drawers looks so grownup. You did a wonderful job.
Marcia Banach
Love the color. Is this chalk paint or "straight up" latex?
Kathy Owen
It's Behr Paint and Primer all in one. Latex paint
chris aka monkey
wow that 1st dresser would hurt my eyes ha ha this is nice love the color xx