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A sky blue dresser with some oversized knobs

December 9, 2013 By Reeves @ The Weathered Door Leave a Comment

I somehow miraculously finished this dresser during finals week. I spaced the work out over a couple of days, and it has now got me in project mode! I have so many pieces I want to work on!

I found this piece locally, and while it has a sweet little style to it, it also has bunch of quirks — but that what makes a piece, right? She has a bunch of worn edges and some other marks and repairs from over the years, but it’s all part of her story.

I removed the hardware, and patched some of the rings left from the hardware, then used the electric sander to rough up the finish. It has a thick almost lacquered finish, and I was just trying to smooth it out. After a nice vacuum and wipe-down, I mixed up a custom color of milk paint I call Summer Sky. I used some MMSMP Flow Blue along with some OFMP white and brown since I didn’t want such a rich and bright blue for this particular piece. To be sure it adhered, I added the bonding agent to 2 of the 3 coats, and it worked like a charm! After the paint cured, I lightly sanded with a 320 grit sanding block and distressed the edges. I normally just add some white knobs, but I found some new ones for this piece and I love that they are oversized and have some design to them. They pair so well together!

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Comments

  1. RPK Interiors says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:05 am

    Love it! And more knob inspiration from you!
    Robin

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  2. Sherry at The Rusty Pearl says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I love this and how it turned out. The color is amazing. LOVE the deer head on it as well. Just beautiful. JOB well done (as always my friend ) xoxoox HUGS

    Reply
  3. Teri Broberg says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    oooh, great color! and I love the knobs.

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    I saw those knobs and wanted so badly to put them on something, but didn't have any "inventory" at the time. Now I'm definitely going to be on the lookout! Lovely makeover!

    Reply
  5. Michele Reynolds says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Love this blue!!!! Merry Christmas

    Reply
  6. The DIY Homegirl says

    December 15, 2013 at 7:17 am

    Lovely makeover and perfect color choice! Sky blue is one of my favorite colors.

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