I’ll admit it, I had no vision for this piece when I signed up for this month’s Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest. Even after picking out the gorgeous hardware, I still didn’t have any idea on what I wanted to do with this piece. I probably should have started with a vision, and then moved forward, but this dresser became an evolving vision.
I started by prepping the dresser. The top needed some major love – it looked like a lion attacked the edges of the top. I just posted my tips for preparing furniture to paint. Feel free to check it out!
I knew I wanted to try General Finishes “Milk Paint” for this one, and chose Coastal Blue. I thought the contrast between the dark blue and white would look nice and highlight those gorgeous “milk glass” knobs.
I could have stopped here, and I think if I weren’t participating in the challenge this month, I would have called it quits. But the theme this month is Icing on the Cake, and although those knobs are tasty bits of sweetness, I needed more.
Gold. I don’t know if you’ll see this color anywhere else in my décor or furniture creations, but I’m starting to enjoy it in little bits here and there. I used Gilder’s Paste and accented some of the original woodwork on the dresser.
I made a major mistake and rubbed the gold on the large panel on the drawer, and I thought it looked horrible. I used paint thinner and easily removed it and added it to the outline of the panel instead.
Those legs needed a little gold-icing love, too, so I spray painted the original casters with a rust preventer, and then gold spray paint. A little extra accent on the front legs, and this dresser was done.
Although it’s quite different from other pieces I usually create, I still love it, and it just wouldn’t be the same without those knobs! You definitely need to spend way too long looking at all the other knobs at D. Lawless Hardware. They seriously have an incredible collection of hardware to perfectly fit the style/era of your piece.
Our hosts this month are Michelle from Dandelion Patina and Evey from Sweet Songbird Designs. Head on over to their blogs to check out all the amazing transformations featuring D. Lawless Hardware!
A few other recent furniture transformations:
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Simply put… soooo pretty!
Fabulous job! The knobs really pulled it off too!
Oh, thanks Robin! I love those knobs, and I’m definitely going to need to order more soon!
I have been eyeballing this color for a while, on a few furniture blogger sites and have been dying to try it out myself. Beautiful simple classic touches that add an air of elegance, nice job! You should head on over to The Dedicated House and share this at anything blue Friday, or before and after Wednesday
You should definitely go for it! I love the color. Thanks for the tip on the Anything Blue Friday – I didn’t know about it!
Love the color and the knobs! I have to check out the hardware site….been wanting a small doorknob for a shuttered door…thanks for the link!
I’m so glad I now know of D. Lawless…it could be dangerous!
This is gorgeous! I love the blue and the gold accents are definitely icing on the cake! Beautiful!
Oh, thank you, Beverly!
Your dresser makeover is just stunning! Love the blue color and the gold gilding accents. I may have commented already but it begs repeating.
Thanks so much, Marie! I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone, so I’m glad to hear positive comments from people!
This color is fabulous!! What a gorgeous transformation!! 🙂
Thanks, LZ! I’m already scheming up my next project with this color!
I.Love.This! The gold accents. *drool* Thanks soooo much for sharing. You did a great job!
Oh, thanks so much Marie! In the end, I’m glad I gave the gold a try!
I’m not normally a blue person, but there is something perfect about the color on this dresser. I’ve seen it a few times around pinterest and blogs the past few days and it immediately catches my eye. Really beautiful job! Love how you did the gold details.
I know the feeling on the blue! Lately, it’s actually becoming on of my go-to colors, and I think I’m loving it. 🙂
Thanks, Christina!
This is really pretty, Jenny! I’m currently working on a project with GF Coastal Blue too and I love the color. The gold accenting and hardware are perfect.
It was the first time I’ve used this paint, but I really loved it. I guess I need to go buy some more colors!
Jenny, this is gorgeous! The color is amazing. Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/09/anything-blue-friday-week-96.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Also, you are showcased at the Weekly Feature Series. Here is that link so you can check out all of the amazing features from the week. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/09/weekly-feature-series.html Hope you’re having an amazing weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Hi, Jenny ~ You may have all ready seen this, but I wanted to let you know that I chose your beautiful blue dresser as my feature at the Merry Monday Link Party! Thanks again for linking up with us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Good Morning Jenny! Just popping in to let you know your post has been picked as a feature at the Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party! Stop by this morning to see your feature and link up!