One of the things on my list for the Master bedroom was a new dresser for me. We originally had two chest of drawers and the look was never right to me. I though a more feminine piece would balance out some of the other pieces in the room. I looked and looked all spring and summer for something that would work. Then when my Mom was here visiting at the beginning of the month I came across this piece at the local thrift store. It was 10.00 and of course is a buffet for a dining room. I felt it was perfect for what I wanted in the bedroom. A little different, a little unexpected, and very feminine. It was rather dated with it's yellowed finish so I painted and glazed it to coordinate with the chest of drawers that was staying in the space. 
I love how it turned out! It sits at the end of the bed and is one of the first things you see when you enter the space. I have plans for the display on the dresser and a mirror to go above it. I just wanted to share that I got something completely done to the point it can be used. It doesn't always happen. :)
I love the curvy details of the top.
I decided to keep the original hardware as it also coordinates well with the other pieces in the room, and finding hardware with a 3 1/2 inch center for a reasonable price can take forever!
Everything fits so nicely inside and I have room for more. I did wonder a bit at first if I would like shelves verses all drawers as is standard in a bedroom piece. It turns out I love the shelves, its so easy to find what I need and keep it all organized. It also makes less noise to open the door and therefore I don't wake my husband when I come to bed.
Now to get the mirror finished.
I love how it turned out! It sits at the end of the bed and is one of the first things you see when you enter the space. I have plans for the display on the dresser and a mirror to go above it. I just wanted to share that I got something completely done to the point it can be used. It doesn't always happen. :)
I love the curvy details of the top.
I decided to keep the original hardware as it also coordinates well with the other pieces in the room, and finding hardware with a 3 1/2 inch center for a reasonable price can take forever!
Everything fits so nicely inside and I have room for more. I did wonder a bit at first if I would like shelves verses all drawers as is standard in a bedroom piece. It turns out I love the shelves, its so easy to find what I need and keep it all organized. It also makes less noise to open the door and therefore I don't wake my husband when I come to bed.
Now to get the mirror finished.Sharing with
You need to come over and do my hutch. I want it the black, like the one in your dining room. Any time you are free : ) come on over.
ReplyDeleteBekki, So glad that you got it done. It looks so nice in your room and I'm sure it has a lot more room than your other one. Can't wait to see it in person next Saturday.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Good job!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful! Great work~!
ReplyDeletebekki, that looks beautiful! you did a fabulous job! hopping over from miss mustard seed.
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect. What glaze did you use? I'm always looking for new ones to try, and I love the look of your piece with that glaze. You did a wonderful job on it!
ReplyDeleteWoo love it this is my favorite style dresser/buffet!! You did a great job and for $10 dang that's a good deal
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job. It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are so good! Awesome transformation!
ReplyDelete-Kaylee
What a great Rococo dresser and how smart to keep the hardware. Great job -- enjoy it! Jane F.
ReplyDeleteI really like the dresser. It turned out so well. My only question is what color did you use? From the pictures I can't tell if it is an off white or more of a light bluish-gray. Maybe it's my monitor. I just finished priming a piece in my garage and can't decide what color to do. So I'm online looking for inspiration. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic~ well done!
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Love it! You did a great job showing off the beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from mustard seed - this is amazing. absolutely beautiful. stunning.
ReplyDeletei'm very envious--$10.00 wow! i've been looking for one like this for my room. You did an excellent job, it's beautuful
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this piece. I could use one just like it for my home. You did a nice job.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great find! I love all of the wonderful details and your makeover is fabulous!
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Oh, I love it! I will never ge tired of these shabby chic white dressers. You did a fantastic job!
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