I purchased this dresser when my first child was born. When I was pregnant with my second, I recycled the dresser and wanted to give it a fresh new look. As I was working on the girls side of the bedroom, I wanted to incorporate more pink. I was adamant about sticking to the color scheme. The walls were painted, Mocha Bisque by Glidden, which is the best brown color for light pink. Next time thought, I will get a color match at Behr, as their paint, is thicker. This is important, as paint can get costly if you have to paint many coats
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| The finished look. This a very easy project and cost effective. I purchased the knobs from Home goods. Luckily for me there was two boxes, because each box contained six and I needed more than that. I primed this dresser because I wasn't sure how the paint would stick. This dresser would get a lot of wear and tear. After I primed I began to paint, the primer dries fairly fast. Some people will wait a day to paint after they prime. I usually don't have a day, I have right now. Once the paint dried I applied thin layers of wax coat by Americana Décor. This way the dresser would be easy to clean. I try not to throw away furniture, you never know when you will be able to use it again. With the magic of paint, you have a new piece of furniture. With limited space, I know how that can be difficult. I challenge you the next time you want to throw something away, to use your creative juices to find the potential of the item. I am happy when I recycle my furniture because I can create the look I want without paying an arm and a leg for it. Supplies: Cynthia Rowley door knob: $8 for a set of 6 Paint: East lake Rose by Behr in eggshell finish. ( I already had a gallon on hand) Americana Décor in crème wax: 8oz jar $12 Brush That's all there is to that. Please leave a comment below and share with your family and friends. Until the next project, Jewelz! |