Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers
I picked up this faded beauty at a garage sale for $20. It was in dire need of a makeover but it was solid and very well made... worth spending time on. It is now a real beauty.
This chest of drawers was a bargain at $20. Although now looking tired and ugly it was well made and worth restoring.
I gave it a good clean and then a coat of primer. I then gave it two coats of matt Dulux Antique White U.S.A . Next step was to rub it back a bit with sandpaper before giving it a couple of coats of matt water based clear polyurethane. I primed and then painted the handles in a grey paint and lightly brushed them in white.
It is now a beautiful piece of furniture. I am going to use it in my office for storing stationery. So worth its cost of $20 and some paint and elbow grease.
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You did a fantastic job with this piece! Congrats
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I would have totally loved this...if it hadn't been shabbied. I'm glad you like it, I'm glad it works for you. It just seems that you traded one beat up finish for another. But again, it's what you like, and that's what matters. So, here's wishing you many happy years with this.
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