So, remember a while ago when I painted my favorite thrifty dresser that is in my bedroom? Well, I have a secret. It's been unoccupied since the day I brought it home. I made the outside of the dresser all pretty by painting it with a soft white...
but it didn't solve the problem going on inside of the dresser.
However, after working hard to spruce up the outside of the dresser, I experienced a little project avoidance and just let it sit there empty...for months.
I finally decided that that I had to do something about it so that we could actually use it. So, I fixed it.
Here's what I did...just in case you have a thrift store dresser laying around that needs a good cleaning.
First, I primed all of the insides of the drawers with Kilz primer to kill/trap any of those weird smells and then I used one of my favorite paints to give the drawers a pretty pop of color. It was the same gorgeous color I used in my striped bath.
Here's what I did...just in case you have a thrift store dresser laying around that needs a good cleaning.
First, I primed all of the insides of the drawers with Kilz primer to kill/trap any of those weird smells and then I used one of my favorite paints to give the drawers a pretty pop of color. It was the same gorgeous color I used in my striped bath.
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It totally transformed the dresser and turned it into a piece we can use everyday.
I love the way it updates this old dresser.
and here's how it looks in the bedroom.
I love the way it updates this old dresser.
and here's how it looks in the bedroom.
I'm so excited to finally get to use this dresser!
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I love that dresser! Painting the inside of drawers can be miraculous in my own experience. I love your light & airy style.
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Jenna
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wow what a beautiful colour the draws look gorgeous i would love for you to come and link it up at my party at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/04/sunday-show-of-linky-party-features.html
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So pretty...great job! I'm going to post this to my Facebook redheadcandecorate.com page...I hope that is okay! I am your newest follower! :) Hope you can visit!
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I just saw this on ad2d and had to come over and tell you what a wonderful job you did! I can't believe how you can't see the grain of the wood, awesome job! The drawers painted are just the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation Virginia. Great looking piece. Thanks so much for sharing and joining in on the newbie party.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I need to do the same thing to my beautiful dresser too....
ReplyDeletePainting the drawers really made a big difference! I've always figured no one would ever really look inside, so what did it matter...I guess it does help to paint them up nice! Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it, good job! I just missed out on a similar dresser. Someone beat me to it on our swap meet at work and I'm still recovering from the disappoint as I search craigslist. It was exactly what I was looking for to use as a TV stand in my living room.
ReplyDeleteI love it, good job! I just missed out on a similar dresser. Someone beat me to it on our swap meet at work and I'm still recovering from the disappoint as I search craigslist. It was exactly what I was looking for to use as a TV stand in my living room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Would love for you to link up to my Sassy Sunday Party going on now! Who knows - you just might win something for stopping by too!
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Cheers - Jen
P.S. I'm your newest follower and would love for you to follow me back!
ReplyDeleteWow, Virginia, I would have never thought to paint the inside of the drawers. Great idea. I'm coming over from Debbie Doo's and am your newest follower. Would love for you to visit me if you get the chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking' up...love this dresser!!
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Virginia,
ReplyDeleteI love your dresser! The inside and out. And your bedroom is fab too.
I'm visiting from DebbieDoos. I hope that you can stop by my blog too. :)
Thanks for sharing,
Laura
oh my gosh LOL I have a dresser in the same state. It's almost done but the drawers smell NASTY. I will give painting a try ;)
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Now it's so very pretty both inside and out! Great idea to get rid of those smells ...
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Linda
www.itallstartedwithpaint.com
Wow! I would totally drool over this too if it was in my house! It's gorgeous!!! I'm your newest fan! Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com any time!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that dresser! I keep scouring Craigslist for a fixer-upper just like it. Beautifully done! www.justhadabrightidea.blogspot.com
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Virginia, you did a wonderful job on this! Great transformation. I'm now following you and would love if you could follow me back. Thanks
ReplyDeletethis is a really pretty idea! The whole thing looks fabulous. I've been waiting on purchasing some designer shelf papers for my projects because of the cost, but this may be a good alternative until then :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, found you through Tuesday's Treasures.
your husband must be really happy to have you as his wife. the painting job you made on the drawer was nice and clean. you made the right choice in choosing the ocean pearl color to complement the wall color of your bedroom.
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This is great! Just found your blog via Domestic Imperfection. I just quit my awful part-time desk job so I could stay home with my kids, and have inadvertently stumbled into professional dumpster-diving. Yay! I'm currently refinshing a solid-wood armoire I found on the side of the road. I can see I'm gonna get loads of ideas from you! :)
ReplyDeleteThe dresser is gorgeous alone but with that mirror above it, the whole thing is simply stunning!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to paint the INSIDES of the drawers! Your dresser looks beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to keep that in mind when I refinish the few old dressers I have around here. Thanks for the tip.
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Debbie :)
That dresser is so gorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteCan I ask what color you used on your walls here? The whole thing is gorgeous. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI have a question about painting the inside of drawers. I am getting ready to tackle my very first furniture painting project and want to paint the sides and inside of the drawers an eggplant purple. Do I need to have any concern about paint pigments over time transferring to clothing that is in the drawers? Is there something I should use to seal the color to prevent this? Or once it is dry, is it simply not a concern? Pardon my paint ignorance and thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteDo you use the polycrylic or anything else on the inside of the drawers or just leave the paint? Thank you so much! You have inspired me to repaint my furniture instead of buying!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Did you paint the bottoms of the drawers too?
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