DIY: Furniture Upcycle a Dresser Vanity
by
Kellie from Design Asylum Blog
(IC: blogger)
I found this cute little piece and I thought it was a desk. Then I realized that is probably wasn’t because that would mean it was for a left-handed person. Since lefties usually get the shaft in this right-handed world, I realized it was not a desk. I looked on the back and it was stamped “vanity dresser”.
And that it is, a perfect little make-up vanity.
And that it is, a perfect little make-up vanity.
The top of the piece was laminate. Super slick laminate.
I decided to use my sander rather than the Ready. I do believe the Ready would take care of the shine but, honestly, the sander was closer. So I ran it across the top, THEN used the Ready just to make sure all of the dust was removed.
Now on to the fun part, mixing the paint!!
I started with just Exotic and Vivid but it was deeper than I wanted so I added the Ethereal to lighten it up. It’s a really pretty color.
Remember, Delicate Surface type should be used if your applying to fresh paint.
I am serious when I tell you, taping shapes with Frog Tape is one of The Accomplices favorites ways to make a big impact with little effort in a furniture makeover.
We painted the outside edges of the pattern with the Exotic and the inside with the custom Velvet Finishes colour mix.
I love the subtle pattern using tonal colors created.
This piece is going into a teenage girls bohemian bedroom. Wait til you see the custom Moroccan inspired bed we had made. It’s all a surprise for her and I cannot wait to share the room reveal!
So what do you think of the pattern we created on the furniture? Simple but cool, right? And the color mix? Nice?
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Published October 20th, 2015 1:40 AM
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Sandy Hartnett on Jan 27, 2016Omg! Gorgeous! Can't wait to see the bed and the entire room! I love Morroccan look...been there! Hugs
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