A few months ago I replied to a craigslist ad for a free painted dresser in need of a paint job. Perfect! I replied a couple hours after it was posted so really doubted I had a chance, but luck was on my side that day. I received a phone call and told the man I was so excited and looking forward to working on it and that I lvoed working with older furniture. He then told me about another antique dresser he'd like to give me, and when I arrived he gave me a corner shelf as well as a really ornate little table. It was amazing! Anyhow, this particular dresser he wasn't sure I would want as he thought it was pretty rough, but I loved its sweet shape. Didn't love its sad little paint job, but that was an easy fix!
I primed and painted it with a base of "Alabaster" white by Sherwin Williams, the taped off variegated stripes.
I then painted in the stripes with "Rare Gray" also by Sherwin Williams, and then dry brushed over that with the white. Once it was all dry, I distressed all the edges, added some paste wax for protection, and added these cute little aqua rose knobs for a splash of color. Oh, and the knobs were from Marshall's and I got them for $10 for all 6! Happy day! Here it is complete, and now for sale on my website!
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34 comments:
Wow! What a score! It looks adorable. The knobs totally make it. And the teal with the gray are perfect together. Great job! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of it!
Love it!
You just keep on posting great dresser makeovers. I am enjoying seeing them all. I like the gray with the turquoise knobs. Your stripes are perfect too.
Adorable dresser! Your stripes are perfect! I wouldn't even be able to put the tape on straight. Love the aqau knobs with the white and gray. Fun, fun piece!!
Oh my gosh, it is so cute! You definitely have an eye for style!
ohhh Cassie! this is so sweet! What a great save!
gail
Your dresser turned out great! Love the color combo and the stripes. And for free -- isn't junking amazing? Thank you for your encouraging words on my blog post today. I'll consider myself under surveillance (that's a good thing for me) and keep you posted. It's good to know I have an expert go-to person "nearby".
Midge
Really cute!
How coolio--I just love free stuff! It came out so fun and cute! Thanks a bunch for stopping by my blog and your comment :)
Thanks for dropping my by blog with such sweet comments. I loved seeing your striped dresser, wonderful job.
This turned out super cool.. Love it!
Happy 4th to you and yours!
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
I love your dresser! And I love that the lines are all different sizes! It turned out wonderful!
Very unique and cute. Good job!
Love it! You know I just adore a stripe & it looks great!
Love it, I am about to re-do one kiddos room and I think I might have to do this to his dresser.
Super cute -- love those knobs!
I love it!
I love the stripes!! And such a great color!!
Thanks for the comments on my dresser! I've had you saved in my bookmarks since I saw your Daisy Dresser (and put it in my inspiration folder). I love the striped dresser too. And what's better than free?!
This dresser is SO cool! Thanks for sharing on FTF!
Cassie, that looks fantastic! I love the little rosette pulls too! I can't wait to see what you do with all the other loot!! :) Great job!
Great job...love the uneven stripes
What a sweet little dresser...turned out great!
Great !! WOW !!
Designer Outdoor Furniture
that dresser is darling and gray if my new favorite color right now. i love the boldness of the turquoise knobs!
I love this dresser Cassie and would buy it if I lived closer!! Just wondering what color you painted your "accidental nightstand", love that color too! You have given me some great ideas, thanks!!!
this looks so lovely! Great finishing with the paint!
This rocks!! I just got TWO dressers from the Salvation Army today for $100 and this gives me some awesome ideas for them!!!
love love love it! : )
I love that! The stripes and the knobs are so fun~
I think I have to copy this!
I LOVE grey and white stripes! This is super cute. Thanks for sharing :]
This is one of my favorites! I would have never thought to use those knobs, you're awesome!
Congrats on the top ten...again!!! :)
Londen
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Great job, as usual. Love the stripes and the knobs work perfectly on the piece. Congratulations on making the CSI top ten cut.
It looks great! The stripes and knobs set it apart! Lezlee
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