Bedroom Pieces With New Look

Belle Jaeger
by Belle Jaeger
5 Materials
$100
6 Hours
Easy
I snatched three pieces of bedroom furniture for $40. I couldn't wait to transform these bedroom pieces with new look, an updated and chic style for a young 30 something.
particle board dresser
Before - dresser
particle board nightstand (2 ct)
Start by giving it a good cleaning and removing all doors and hardware.  (I put all the hardware in a baggie and set it aside.)
  You'll coat the furniture with this primer, being sure to leave no exposed areas.  (Use disposable brushes since the primer is oil based.). If you want to do more than one coat of primer, be sure to allow to dry well between coats.  This brand dries super fast.
Primed and ready to get painted--the fun part!
CHALK PAINT:
2 cups latex paint
5 Tablespoons plaster of Paris
2 Tablespoons water (hot tap)
Combine the above in a small plastic tub with lid.  Just blend away.  The mixture will be thick and might have a few grainy pieces but that's okay.  (Use lid to keep painting from drying between coats)
I applied two coats of a light cream chalk paint mixture to all the pieces.  You can find any latex paint at your local hardware store. I followed with some light sanding before using the accent colors shown above (optional). I just mixed a combination of acrylics to give it some dimension and varied look.
After - dresser
I applied a wax finish for sealing and protecting the pieces.  (You can see the product used below) The wax gives it a smooth finish and a matte sheen. Then you just reattach all the hardware or replace with new and you're good to go!
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  • MMM MMM on Apr 07, 2018

    I've been seeing a lot of projects using chalk paint. What is the advantage of chalk paint? Thanks.

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  • Sbeazley Sbeazley on Apr 07, 2018

    Not a great fan of that type of furniture but you did an amazing job! So much better and interesting looking using the subtle colours for shading. Love it!


    • Belle Jaeger Belle Jaeger on Apr 08, 2018

      I'm not either but it was affordable for a young lady's first apartment and it was easy to give a facelift to without breaking the bank. Thank you for your compliment. I appreciate it.

  • C3w23164880 C3w23164880 on Apr 11, 2018

    It seems to me that the sequence is backwards. The old, worn furniture was rejuvenated into acceptable units for a bedroom.

    Am I wrong? Assure me you have it reversed.... B-Wood

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