I found this dresser on craigslist along with the matching nightstand. I just loved the turned legs and the quality of the piece. I prepped it (by lightly sanding, thoroughly cleaning the piece) and then mixed up some milk paint. I chose to use Soldier Blue milk paint and give the piece a layered look with lots of some variation. I also made sure to add a lot of the bonding agent to prevent much or any chipping (it obviously didn’t do its job). But that’s okay, the piece evolved.
I used 2-3 coats of paint on the dresser. I honestly don’t remember since it has been so long 🙂 Anyway, I painted it and let it sit for 2 days before scraping off the chipping paint and then using #0000 steel wood to get off all the chippy paint and smooth the finish out. If you don’t have steel wool, pick some up. You can seriously use it for anything and everything. The steel wool made the finish so smooth without roughing it up or getting rid of the paint like sandpaper would. Once it was cleaned off I sealed it with 2 coats of a water based poly and used steel wool in between coats to minimize brush strokes and smooth out the finish. I added some orange Anthropologie knobs I bought on clearance. Normally I choose neutral hardware, but these ones are fun and I love the orange paired with the blue. Lastly, I added some spoonflower paper to the drawers. The mod triangle pattern is perfect to juxtapose the antique style and curves of the dresser.
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Love this! I'm a sucker for blue and orange together, and this dresser is no exception. Well done! Curious – how did you upload your photos if you didn't do it through Blogger?
Hello I am also a fan of blue and orange. 🙂 Great job!! I really like the lining as well.
Where did you find those fabulous drawer knobs?
I am not usually a fan of orange but this works! Love your work! What kinds of 'paper' can you use to line the drawers? Is it wallpaper or any paper?
Holy hell the colors!! DROOL. (Not to mention I'm a Florida Gators fan, so those colors speak to me)
xo Ashley
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its a really beautiful drawer. the colours work perfectly
Wove!! Love it. Coming from missmustardseed.
Where do u get such beautiful dressers. I have been waiting to see one on craigslist in my area for almost 6 months now, no luck!!
Love the big and wider knobs. Would love to know the source for the same. Thank you
Thanks so much! I'm glad you took the time to comment, I appreciate you following along 🙂
Post on how I did this coming soon – keep an eye out for it.
I bought them from Anthropologie when they went on clearance over the summer. They unfortunately don't carry them anymore.
This is gift wrap from Spoonflower, but it's better quality paper than just regular wrapping paper. Wallpaper would be great as well, but expensive!
They are hard to find. If you see one at a good price, you have to jump on it! I wrote a post last month on where to search and buy furniture online, definitely check it out for other places to look. Also visit you local Goodwill or other thrift store every so often, or garage sale season is starting, so check there as well! Good luck, I hope you find something awesome 🙂
So beautiful! I love complimentary colors, and my favorite combo is blue and orange which made me happy seeing this!
Very pretty and rich plus I love the orange knobs!
I just love how you combine colours! You have a real eye for detail!