Handpainted Maritime Blueprint Dresser
When I found this old, seen-better-days dresser at a yard sale for $18, I knew it would be the perfect canvas for a fun makeover.
I have always loved the look of antique maritime blueprints, and I wanted to recreate one on a piece of furniture.
This dresser was the perfect candidate because it had a flat front.
I found an inspiration print and painted the dresser a deep indigo blue, a custom color I created by mixing two shades of chalk paint together.
Then I handpainted the blueprint design in chalk. Trust me, you don't have to be an artist to do this. You can see all the steps (plus my favorite way for transferring a design to furniture) on my blog.
I love how the dresser turned out. It is definitely one of a kind. This look is perfect for a beach cottage or a boy's room.
I have always loved the look of antique maritime blueprints, and I wanted to recreate one on a piece of furniture.
This dresser was the perfect candidate because it had a flat front.
I found an inspiration print and painted the dresser a deep indigo blue, a custom color I created by mixing two shades of chalk paint together.
Then I handpainted the blueprint design in chalk. Trust me, you don't have to be an artist to do this. You can see all the steps (plus my favorite way for transferring a design to furniture) on my blog.
I love how the dresser turned out. It is definitely one of a kind. This look is perfect for a beach cottage or a boy's room.
A plain $18 yard sale dresser that has seen better days.
The blue of antique maritime blueprints inspired this custom indigo chalk paint color.
I used this vintage maritime blueprint as inspiration for my handpainted dresser.
Transferring the blueprint design to the dresser.
Wouldn't this nautical dresser be perfect for a beach cottage or a little boy's room?
I love shopping yard sales and secondhand shops to find nautical decor, like this buoy and sailboat.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 19 comments
-
Nice!
-
Love it!
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?