I'm the type who has the idea and wants to put it into action as soon as possible. When I get going on a project, I want to finish it that day, and make it really good. I'm like a speed racer perfectionist. So, it was no surprise to my mom and dad when I called to tell them I needed the big car to pick up the dresser I found on day one of the search. To read the plan, go here.
After going to 2 Goodwill's and 1 other consignment store, I found the perfect ugly, beaten up dresser. Goodwill's price was $79, but I noticed one of the drawer pulls was missing. I may have haggled the price down to $70. Yes, I bargained the price down at Goodwill, and yes, I'm really happy with the $9 sittin' pretty in my wallet. I count this as a good deal because the dressers at the consignment store were $200-300 range.
Want to see the beauty?
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| It's dinged up everywhere, but it's all getting painted white! |
Aren't the keyholes charming?!
My idea is to keep these bottom handles and polish them nice and purty:
I'll be changing out the top drawer knobs for something a little more...well, chic. Like, Anthro chic!
Here are some of my favorites:
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Ultimately, I'm going for something vintage and classic. Don'tcha think that would be lovely?
I'm also painting it white. But first, according to Centsational Girl's painted dresser tutorial, I'm going to sand it, get a great primer, cover it with a paint and additive {called Floetrol} which makes the paint stay wet longer {that way brush strokes don't show up}. After the paint dries and cures, I'm going to give it a coat of Polycrylic to seal it! That doesn't sound hard or anything, right?
I'm also planning on lining the dresser drawers in a cute paper or fabric. I loved the paper Cassie from Hi Sugarplum chose for her daughter's highboy:
Kate also added some fun paper to her daughter's desk:
I can't wait to get started. Keep the refinishing furniture tips coming. I'm soaking in all the info I can get!
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Love and Getting Antsy to Finish the Project,
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