Two-Toned Color Washed Dresser
by
Ashley Harding
(IC: blogger)
I picked up this dresser last week and was excited to get started on it right away. It is a solid maple dresser from the 1960's. It was in pretty good shape when I bought it, so luckily the prep work was pretty painless. Here is a Before picture.
The most challenging part of this project was deciding how I was going to paint it. I still wasn't even sure as I started it and just hoped it would come to me as I progressed. For the record, I do not have a Type A personality and I've been known to try and 'wing it' without being fully prepared. Sometimes it works to my favor and sometimes it doesn't.
Here you can see the contrast between the base of the dresser and the drawers.
It's a subtle contrast, but enough to make the piece a bit more interesting.
I also lightly distressed the edges of the dresser to give it a bit of character.
To add even more contrast, I spray painted the hardware black with RustOleum Spray Paint.
Here is the overall finished product.
I love the versatility of the piece. Not only would it make a great dresser, I think it'd also work well as an entryway table. It's also an ideal size for changing table for a nursery, and the neutral colors would work well for both a boy's or girl's room.
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Published March 20th, 2015 9:38 AM
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Gail Salminen on Mar 20, 2015@Ashley Harding wow you have brought out the true beauty of this place. You started with an ugly duckling and ended up with a swan LOL. Love that you left the wood grain showing on the top. Absolutely love the rag wash on top - very professional and adds such interest. Black hardware is also a nice touch. Thanks for posting.
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