I picked up this beaute off of Craigslist for $25, which was a steal! I searched and searched for a dresser just like this at the right price! Jackpot!
I posted about this dresser here and I originally thought that two tone was the way to go...dark walnut top with a creamy white, distressed base. But it was not to be. There were three holes in the top where a mirror once sat and a few major dings that would've caused me to sand through the veneer. I was bummed, but then I had a vision....I would use this piece as an inspiration for my mom cave (that I'm s-l-o-w-l-y putting together).
Here is what I came up with:
And staged in a better area...the room she's going to live in is currently a HIDEOUS blue and would not bring out her true beauty:
The large drawers have pulls from Home Goods. The small drawers retained the original pulls:
And because I'm so smitten, a few parting shots. This piece is certainly staying with me...she's the inspiration for my mom cave...and now I'm REALLY motivated to make progress on that room!
Thanks for making it through this long post!
~Allison
Linking up!
What a beauty. I love her lines. You did an amazing job on the dresser. Great find.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is good! You amaze me!
ReplyDeleteooh love the color scheme of this one!!!! beautiful, allison!
ReplyDeleteWow Allison, you are really good at this! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination. What a beautiful piece of furniture.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combination! It really brings out the details - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love what you have done with this piece. The two tone is perfect. I think at least every other piece I do is my new favorite, LOL.
ReplyDeletelooks great, i love gray. my link party is going on until tomorrow night if you want to share.
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ReplyDeleteReally beautiful job.
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Great job, I love it, so beautiful:-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
Love the detail on this dresser. The blue looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great piece and I look forward to seeing your mom cave. Thanks for linking this up.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! I didn't even know they had knobs at Home Goods, I'm going to have look around a little more next time I go.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! What a great craigslist find. I love the way you chose to refinish it. I think I might have to look into a two colored piece! It's much bolder than just a stained top and painted base. I understand why it's your favorite!
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That is beautiful! Those colors are really great right now. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, super great colors--love the details! Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.
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ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful- what a great find & pretty paint! JenT
ReplyDeleteAhhh, I love the knobs! The color choice is so unique and wonderful! Great job.
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ReplyDeleteLove the remake and the color tone.
ReplyDeleteThis is great, the colours are amazing!
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Awesome! I do the same! Furniture rehabs are the best!! Great work ;)Alyssa of Boston Bee
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