A New Look for an Old Dresser

by Remodelando la Casa - Cristina

$20

4 Hours

Easy

This dresser has been part of our family for many years. I like its shape and even though I was not crazy about the wood color I lived happily with it for all those years. But now that I'm changing things in my bedroom and going for a white room, I had to decide if the dresser should stay or go.
My decision: It stays! The good thing, the change was minimal ;)

a new look for an old dresser, chalk paint, home decor, painted furniture

The before. Ready to use for the first time a DIY-chalk paint.

a new look for an old dresser, chalk paint, home decor, painted furniture, By painting only the exterior not touching the top or the drawers I completed the whole makeover in only one morning

By painting only the exterior, not touching the top or the drawers, I completed the whole makeover in only one morning.

A light distressing and staining included.

a new look for an old dresser, chalk paint, home decor, painted furniture, I like how the quarter sawn oak I didn t know that was the name for the unique wood grain effect until a reader pointed out drawers get most of the attention

I like how the quarter sawn oak (I didn't know that was the name for the unique wood grain effect, until a reader pointed out :/), drawers get most of the attention.

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Remodelando la Casa - Cristina on Feb 05, 2014
Thanks Miriam!

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Kat on Feb 06, 2014
paint the white a bold color not repeat the beautiful wood please post when done!

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