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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Blue-Gray Chest

I've been wanting to do a piece like this for awhile, but didn't have the right item. But that changed last week when I found this for $20 at Savers!

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Because of it's unique size, it could be so many things...a large night stand, a child's chest of drawers, a chest for storage in an entryway.

I used the paint that I put on this bench. An oops color that I thought was blue (because of the bench), but on this piece, it looks more gray. Either way, I love the end result!

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Love the bowed front!
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This seemed like an easy piece at first. The body was cake...but the hardware nearly gave me a stroke. I've seen painted hardware all over blogland. I primed, painted and poly'd. But each time I tried to reattatch the hardware, I had to use a plyers to hold the plates on because the screws didn't want to go in all the way. Well, you know what happened...the plyers took the paint off. A vicious cycle. I finally found some shorter screws that worked well! I'm glad, because I really wanted this look!

~Allison


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33 comments:

  1. HeatherJune 12, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Looks great! Glad you were able to get the handles to participate :)

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJune 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    ooh allison!!!! i LOVE how this one turned out! love that color- so awesome!!!! and the painted hardware is fabulous!

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  3. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJune 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Love the color and the contrasting hardware.

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  4. Heather LibbeyJune 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Absolutely love this, and love the color you chose. Such a perfect little piece.

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  5. Heather LibbeyJune 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    New follower, BTW!

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  6. Kirsten HarrJune 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Loving this!!

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  7. TootsieJune 12, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    awesome! this is right up my alley! I am a new follower from the dittle dattle hop...hope you will pop over soon! I do furniture/decorating etc and I garden!

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  8. MichaelaJune 13, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    It's beautiful!! I love the color you chose. With such awesome structure the dresser has, the color just totally makes it pop (:

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  9. knackJune 13, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    you are right! this is a beautiful color...and piece! great job!

    xo

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  10. hilary@oldhousetrueloveJune 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    so pretty allison.

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  11. janice15June 13, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Good morning, caught my eye great job you did..I have two dressers that I want to paint white..just haven't started yet the weathers been so lousy..this is beautiful...O and you bought it at Saver's I just went to one yesterday in Redwood City California..though I didn't get to look at everything..went with my son and wife and kids they all ran through it and said lets go...not a happy camper..if you don't mind where is your Saver's at? I'm a new blogger @ spoonwither.blogspot.com..hope you join me I have joined you...Have a great day...Love Janice

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  12. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Really cute! And a thrifty find too!

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  13. SusanJune 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The dresser is very pretty! Love the color you chose!

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  14. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJune 13, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    What? No "special" deal on this one at Savers? Ha ha!! :) It looks so great~LOVE the color and the awesome white hardware!

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  15. Decor To AdoreJune 14, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Happy Tuesday!

    Lovely project~ a true metamorphosis.

    If you get a chance, please stop by my blog and enter the giveaway.

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  16. CrafterBerlyJune 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    That came out great! I wonder if I can make my cheap Kmart furniture turn out the same way.

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  17. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerJune 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, it looks AMAZING! I love the gray/blue color. Sorry to hear about the hardware difficulties, but I'm glad you figured it out! Great transformation at an awesome cost!

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  18. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerJune 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    P.S. Found your link from the Dittle Dattle party. :)

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  19. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    You are right that it is a great size for many uses and the colour turned out great.

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  20. LilianaJune 14, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What an amazing change!
    I love that colour
    hugs from Spain
    Liliana

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  21. DIYbyDesignJune 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a deal at $20! Looks beautiful with the grey. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  22. Jan@southernjunkin'June 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Visiting you from Coastal Charm!! Love the little chest and the color is perfect! I know I get so outdone with hardware but yours looks great!
    Blessings!!

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  23. time worn interiorsJune 15, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    The chest looks much better now! I'm always amazed at what a little paint can do!
    tot

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  24. Julia @ 551EastdesignJune 15, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Love the hardware and how the white jumps out at you! Great job:) I'm a new follower!

    551eastdesign.blogspot.com

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  25. AmandaJune 15, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    That colour is wonderful! The drawers look perfect with this new lease of life!

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  26. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Fabulous transformation!! Love that you painted the hardware. I just started a blog paty "from trash to treasure" and this post would be a great additon. I hope you'll stop by and join in!
    alchemyfineliving.com

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  27. Elizabeth@themustardceilingJune 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful transformation... wow what a difference! Love the color.

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  28. Michella MarieJune 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    That oops paint was perfect!! I'm loving the blue and white!! Looks awesome... Great job!!
    Have a wonderful day!!
    Sincerely,
    Michella

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  29. TwoThirtyFiveDesignsJune 16, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    WOW! Digging the color combo! Well Done!

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  30. JosephineJune 17, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    WOOOOOOW, this is really really good ;)

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  31. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJune 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Oh goodness! This is sooo pretty. Love the color!

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  32. RachelJune 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Love the blue-grey color! It turned out great! I'm your newest follower and am visiting from Furniture Friday. Come check out my blog sometime ~ Rachel @ Loving life (absolutelylovingmylife.blogspot.com)

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  33. micheleJune 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    the color is fabulous. awesome job!

    come visit anytime.

    michele

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