The dresser was really in great condition considering it'a age (circa 1940's) with the exception of a veneer issue on one side-
A while back we had someone from an antique furniture restoration shop visit the house and check out the piece in hopes that we could get it refinished and looking fab for the baby. When he left, our heads were spinning- no way should it cost over $1,000 to re-veneer one side of this piece. We priced it out on a couple other sites and quickly realized we needed another plan.
This Old House to the rescue (once again)! In our last issue they featured a dresser that got a facelift from a little creative painting...
This seemed more our style and definitely more in our budget:) Particularly when you use $3 oops paint in a perfectly neutral color.
This project was quick and painless- First, the veneer peeled right off.
Then, Dan sanded everything down smoothly.
A couple coats of that oops paint to add some color and a distressed finish.
Now the dresser is ready to be filled with cute little clothes and blankets!
Before and After comparison:
Getting closer each weekend to a finished nursery!
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