A Thift Store Dresser Gets a Beach Chic Makeover
I found this great dresser at a thrift store. One of the drawers was slightly broken and the top had a burned hole in it. However, I loved the lines and brought it home.
My first job was to tackle the top. I sanded it way back and tried to sand out the burn hole. Originally, I was going to paint the top but after seeing the wonderful grain, I decided to stain it instead.
I used wood filler, spackle and mixed in the wood dust from the sander bag to fill the hole. I then used Varathane stain to give the top a bleached look.
Here is the top now. I looks more like a knot in the wood and less like a burn spot! It blends in and I'm happy with it. I prefer to have the gorgeous grain showing than paint it all just because of a small spot - besides, it is really old and should add charm :)
The dresser's body was painted in a custom mix of creamy white.
The original hardware is very attractive.
The drawers are lined and now in perfect working order.
The piece is full of fantastic detail.
My Beach Chic Dresser Makeover!
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Very nice! I was glancing and just strolling through the photos and then I saw the transformation an my head went back and I said "woah" out loud! Great work!
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Great update. Love the varathane stain!
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