Color Pop Dresser Makeover

Update! This dresser makeover was featured on The Happy Housewife Blog! How exciting! I am thrilled because I have enjoyed that website for a long time and to have one of my pieces on there is an honor! Thanks so much Toni Anderson.


What a find! I was strolling through our local thrift shop and came across this beauty. The picture doesn't do it justice, NO scratches or wear and tear at all!

 

We were in the process of moving our 2 youngest to a shared bedroom, and needed an upgrade in the dresser department. I quickly snapped this picture with my iphone and sent it to my commander in chief. As I waited for a response I asked a worker if the price marked was final. She said to come back in 2 days when everything would be 25% off. What! 2 days! And risk losing it! The better half of me said to wait..so we did. Good things come to those who wait. I was amazed that this piece, being in pristine condition, was still there! Are you ready for this? After the markdown this piece was a lot cheaper than 25% off! I scored this for 20 bucks. My daughter helped pick the paint color. She chose Glidden Teal Zeal. We slapped some paint on and let it dry. So easy! I left the hardware as is. After it was completely dry, we wiped a poly coat over the top to help with future wear and tear. Easy Peasy. We primed the insides for some color-filled combinations to finish later.

 

I also primed a couple of other pieces I was working on.

Done! My daughter was anxious to decorate:)

 

 

I remembered an old mirror I had, and hauled it out of storage. It was even primed and ready to paint! I love it when things work out that way! So that got some Teal Zeal too and we were in business.

I added some fun elements to the room to tie it all together. The dresser pops in the girls room next to their bright curtains and chevron rug. My daughter is happy to have a big girl room, no more baby pink she says. This was such an easy project and suites their needs perfectly. I like the wide drawers and the little inserts in the two top drawers. The secret compartments:)

Hope you've enjoyed this art deco furniture makeover! We sure enjoyed this project. 

 

Ciao! Catherine