Any suggestions on colour?
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Tammy
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I have removed all varnish and will be adding shelves. This old dresser is hardwood. I don't want to ruin it :(
15 answers
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I would prefer to paint shabby chic, I wanted to sell it once it's done. I was thinking pale green but not sure what colour underneath.
Tammy
on May 27, 2015
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outside white inside a pop of color
Rustic Owl Treasures
on May 27, 2015
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Hi, I make over furniture and sell it on craigslist all the time.. When selling furniture you have to think of what color would go in most peoples home. I would paint this dresser white. If you have a night stand to go with it you could be more creative. I pick up furniture that dont match and pint them to match each other. Maybe you can find a side table and chair at goodwill. I attached a example of what I'm talking about. Much success.
Linda Dorn
on May 28, 2015
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I would use a chalk based paint in a light ash colour cot the main case and line the shelves with pretty papers and you can change to suit your decoration xx
Elizabeth Moyle
on May 28, 2015
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I have dune very well when I stick to a collection as my customers usually buy the hole grouping. I shop at goodwill flea markets and some garage sales and craigslist has a free section. Note: Different goodwill's charge different. I pay around $5.00 to $10.00 for most items as I buy things people think are junk, but I know I can take off paint and tighten a leg. I have a limit I never go over $40.00 for anything and it has to be very nice. Try to be different, I stencil, decoupage , cover chairs seats and lamp shades in the same matching fabric. Example of before and after stenciled and decoupage. I paid $3.00 for the mermaid table and $2.00 for the girl table. I hope you love doing this as much as I do.
Linda Dorn
on May 28, 2015
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Hi, Gayle, Thank you, I'm self taught, I watch a lot of YouTube then put my own spin on a item. I fugue it's just paint and I can start over and I have made some mistakes in the process LOL. I sold the girl table for $125. and the mermaid table for $195. I had a lot of interest in the mermaid table as I live close to the beach. If you need any help or questions you can contact me at shesunique@yahoo.com
Linda Dorn
on May 28, 2015
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Also a self taught repurposer? HA!!.... I find that white, off white, light grays, and light beige/tan seem to work best for me when re-selling....also black, with red under tones. I do see a lot of "light" blues, such as ASCP, Duck Egg Blue, which is very pretty, but I personally have not had that much luck with blue!! Good Luck, and let us see what you decide!!
Pauliegirl1
on May 28, 2015
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I find wedgewood blue is beautiful if you can paint some trim and knobs old gold ot anything like that // it almost goes with any color ... just my thought
Doreen Kearns
on May 28, 2015
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Leave it natural. Old pieces have such beautiful detail.
Dunham Design Company
on May 28, 2015
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Depends on the colors of the room but I could see teal blue.
Tracey
on May 28, 2015
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Linda Dorn When you buy and remake pieces that didn't match, and you redo them to coordinate do you sell them on line /craigslist as a set?How do you know how to price them?
Polly Zieper
on May 31, 2015
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Tammy, maybe you can find an oval or rectangular mirror at Goodwill/sal. Army to go with the dresser- and a tray to keep cosmeticsa clock, a vase, a book, etc, on top
Polly Zieper
on May 31, 2015
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Wow-congratulations-that's flattering! Good luck.
Polly Zieper
on Jun 01, 2015
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I'm partial to Minwax Jacobean stain
Lucie
on Jun 04, 2015
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I've added a couple of different lighting pics to view because I still have no confidence in colouring this bureau/shelf. I rescued it with the hopes of saving it from the land fill and someone will see the value in it rather than shopping at Walmart. I thank you all so much for your advice, you have no idea :)
Tammy
on Jul 19, 2015
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