Lord knows I love a good chevron...
Or Greek key moldings...
Or maybe a lace overlay...
Or these amazing new and super easy moldings from O'verlays.
![DSC02088](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020014155_26dc695d2e_z.jpg)
![DSC02084](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6020013843_78c26b5409_z.jpg)
I gave the drawers a good sanding with some pretty high grit sandpaper.
![DSC02090](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6020014487_9f4bdae063_z.jpg)
Wiped them down.
![DSC02093](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6020567296_4924885f2c_z.jpg)
A couple of coats of primer.
![DSC02094](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6020015069_f120bae04a_z.jpg)
With a light sanding between each coat.
![DSC02095](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/6020567942_27ebbf61d5_z.jpg)
And a few coats of high gloss white paint (also with a light sanding between each coat and at the end).
![DSC02096](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6020015621_5c8fe04414_z.jpg)
![DSC02108](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6020568764_bffdde8703_z.jpg)
![DSC02099](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020568492_896a76b3fc_z.jpg)
![DSC02088](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020014155_26dc695d2e_z.jpg)
![DSC02119](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/6020017071_1973860d22_z.jpg)
Or Greek key moldings...
Or maybe a lace overlay...
Or these amazing new and super easy moldings from O'verlays.
But once I saw this picture, I knew immediately that the search was over.
This beautiful dresser redo from Birdhouse Blog is absolutely gorgeous (as is almost every detail in her new craft room). I love the simplicity, the contrast, and the beautiful hardware. She was working with a quality, stainable midcentury modern dresser, but I thought it had the potential to translate to my boring old box o' particle board and laminate.
Here's a couple of before shots for you.
![DSC02088](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020014155_26dc695d2e_z.jpg)
![DSC02084](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/6020013843_78c26b5409_z.jpg)
I gave the drawers a good sanding with some pretty high grit sandpaper.
![DSC02090](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6020014487_9f4bdae063_z.jpg)
Wiped them down.
![DSC02093](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6020567296_4924885f2c_z.jpg)
A couple of coats of primer.
![DSC02094](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6020015069_f120bae04a_z.jpg)
With a light sanding between each coat.
![DSC02095](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/6020567942_27ebbf61d5_z.jpg)
And a few coats of high gloss white paint (also with a light sanding between each coat and at the end).
![DSC02096](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6020015621_5c8fe04414_z.jpg)
Finally, I installed the hardware (as much as I love gold - and man, do I love gold - I went with a satin nickel that matches the metal finishes on the other furniture and the lamps), and I really, really love the final product.
![DSC02119](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/6020017071_1973860d22_z.jpg)
![DSC02108](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6020568764_bffdde8703_z.jpg)
![DSC02113](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6020569270_ac2434f420_z.jpg)
![DSC02099](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020568492_896a76b3fc_z.jpg)
In the end, it was a pretty simple, fast project that cost me less than $25. Money and time well spent, I say!
And now I leave you with the all-important side-by-side:
![DSC02088](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6020014155_26dc695d2e_z.jpg)
![DSC02119](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/6020017071_1973860d22_z.jpg)
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Ooh, it looks great! Did you find them hard to paint? (Malm is veneer, not solid wood, right?)
ReplyDeleteSo jealous you HAVE nightstands. Someday I'll have one. ;)
they look great!! I love the style you went with!
ReplyDeletei have never heard of o'verlays! i need to find an excuse to use some now. and also, i NEED those drawer pulls. so cool.
ReplyDeleteThese turned out beautifully, Mandy! Glad I could inspire, although I was of course previously inspired by another similar redo. I like the other inspiration shots too. I have some of those pinned on Pinterest for future projects!
ReplyDeleteBit late but these look great. Thinking I might paint my beech one white for a 'beachy' look so thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteEK! I love it! Thanks for the inspirations :)
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