Dresser makeover

Question

I want to makeover this dresser for my living room.

Angie · Answer

Many, many options... do you want it painted? What type of decor do you already have?

Angie · Answer

What are the main colors in the room you want use the piece?

Angie · Answer

First thought that came to mind... after a good cleaning, paint the entire piece in the aqua color, let dry completely (best results if overnight). Then paint the entire piece with an antique white, let dry completely, then use sand paper to remove just the white, leaving the aqua intact on some of the edges and where ever else you think you may want the aqua to show through. When finished with the sanding, remove all the dust. Then use a light color wood stain, working in small areas, apply stain then wipe off. When the entire piece has been stained, use a paste wax for wood and apply a generous coat of wax in circular motions ( this will also remove some of the stain). When finished you should have a gorgeous piece. Good luck.

Wendy L. Gunns · Answer

Sounds like a coastal theme of sorts, I personally love to paint part of the furniture, then stain the top and drawers, or whatever combo you like. I love the contrast of the painted with the stained.

Wanda Arganbright · Answer

Before you paint that, look for a maker's label or mark on the inside or out of the piece. Look on all the drawers also. It may be worth more money than you think. That is a mid-century modern Danish piece. Do your homework before you paint it!

Janet chambers · Answer

Yes, certainly check it out first but I like Wendy's idea of leaving the top stained. I never thought of leaving part of the wood unpainted.

Jackie Gulick-Dunn · Answer

Consider decoupage  the front of the drawers. Pick a poster or some scrapbooking paper of your choice. Use mod podge Sami gloss finish

Cathy Dallman · Answer

I've seen people stencil the drawers and top.

Fab and Pretty · Answer

I'm so glad you're going to check it for labels. It's hard to give you idea's without knowing your style. your goal is to get it more common room than bedroom looking. I actually love the technique used on this table by @Saint Rooster http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/rose-coffee-table-7741984

Esther · Answer

Make it a focus point a bright color

Carol · Answer

I like the bright color idea but I would try ivory sides and drawers with a coral/orange top and the round legs and maybe the drawer pulls/bar.

Bobbie joh · Answer

This Mid Century Modern dresser has a lot of value in the vintage market - touching the finish would change it's value. why not just sell it and buy one you would like more?

Joy · Answer

Bobbie Joh does have a point. Not a bad idea to research the value in case you change your mind. I can definitely see it in a high gloss lacquer finish though in a modern or contemporary room.

Sherrie · Answer

I have never had luck selling these unless they are painted and updated. When I paint these I keep it clean.  No distressing no aging any of it.  I can also see a big zig zag pattern or asymmetrical pattern.  These are beautiful updated.

Tara Miller · Answer

Hey Shirley

Have you ever deco podge or modge podge a dresser

I paint it a solid color then print something off and mod podge it on front of the dresser

Or paint one solid color to match your comforter or decor and paint drawers one solid color ti match it all and pull it together

Tara Miller · Answer

It's a great pc

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