So, here's what I started with. 40 bucks on Craigslist - LOVE Craigslist! There was actually some of this nice green wall paint on the top of the dresser:
And this was my inspiration. Check out Shausha at Show and Tell...her blog is great!
Here's how we got where we were going... She was mighty dirty. I tried to use canned air - you know the stuff you clean your computer keyboard with - to dust her out. But that just wasn't cutting it. So I broke out the leaf blower. Worked like a charm. First, I removed the {lovely} handles and pulled the "medallion" thingeys off the front of the drawers. I lucked out - they actually overlapped the trim that I wanted to keep on the drawers, so I didn't have to do too much reconstruction on the front of the doors.
Lots of wood filler and sanding... 
And here's the final product - TA DA!!! 
What do you think? I just love it! Every time I walk into this room, I'm so happy about how this turned out!
And this was my inspiration. Check out Shausha at Show and Tell...her blog is great!
Here's how we got where we were going... She was mighty dirty. I tried to use canned air - you know the stuff you clean your computer keyboard with - to dust her out. But that just wasn't cutting it. So I broke out the leaf blower. Worked like a charm. First, I removed the {lovely} handles and pulled the "medallion" thingeys off the front of the drawers. I lucked out - they actually overlapped the trim that I wanted to keep on the drawers, so I didn't have to do too much reconstruction on the front of the doors. Lots of wood filler and sanding... And here's the final product - TA DA!!! What do you think? I just love it! Every time I walk into this room, I'm so happy about how this turned out!
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19 comments:
WOW!!!!! I was thinking that you got taken on craigslist. Great Job!!!!! I love it!
Super makeover! It looks great with the top drawers out and I love the trim you chose. It's hard to believe it's the same piece of furniture! I'm visiting you from Serenity Now.
LOVE this!! It looks amazing! And love the drawer pulls :) I did something similar with a buffet I got from Goodwill...Paint makes everything better!
New follower & I can't wait to see more!!
Trisha
www.roundaboutshop.blogspot.com
This is amazing!.. I never would have thought the beginning piece could be turned into the end piece!.. Amazing work!..
you're a star! brilliant!
Absolutely beautiful transformation! Well done!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! Hope you will come back and share again soon! :)
@ Tammy...I know, right? I think $40 is a HUGE amount of money to spend on CL. But dressers were in short supply and I knew what I wanted. $40 turned out to be a screaming deal!
M :)
Oh my god, maggie!!! It looks awesome. did you stain it? i can't wait to see it in person. nice work lady!!!!
I love that you removed the drawers on the top for the equipment. Very clever.
I think it was great!
awesome job!
It is really shocking! Love it so much! I wouldn't be able to add that trim without help...good job :)
OH-MY-GOODNESS!! From that trashy piece to this beauty...you're a STAR!!!!
So amazing! Great job, the new color is awesome!
You are getting featured on SJ tomorrow stop by and grab a button.
xoxo
Halsey
This turned out beautifully - I am itching to paint my BR furniture black or almost-black, and your success is inspiring me to go for it!
Brilliant! Looks fantastic, I love the trim wrapping around the side.
Your transformation is absolutely AMAZING!!! WOW!! Doesn't look anything like the original...which is a good thing 'eh? (lol) FABULOUS!!
Deborah ♥♥ (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com/...hope you might stop by and say hi!)
ha ha...look at that...I posted twice...once way back when, and now...guess I still LIKE it!!
love it! so sleek and modern looking now!
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