Renovating and decorating our new/old house, a cozy cape cod built in 1940. It won't happen overnight, so join me for the journey.
I removed a bunch of stickers that were stuck all over the top and sides and got it all cleaned up before I got to the fun part.
My hardware cleaning station.
I was painting my dining room chairs white at the same time so white it was for the dresser. I distressed this piece quite a bit because it was already worn on the edges so I went with the shabby look.
All the original hardware was there.
The basket is from Ikea.
Now I feel ready to do some painting for a friend. I'm posting this on Craigslist to see if anyone is in need of a dresser with a basket for a drawer...you never know.
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Darling. Job well done. Wishing I was that friend you were going to paint for :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! Good work. The basket was the perfect replacement for that missing drawer. I bet someone will scoop it up!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! My first thought was to put a basket where the missing drawer is! Perfect. Love the distressed look.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Janie
I can't stand it...this is beautiful!! Love the basket.
ReplyDelete-Rene
yes yes YES! Love it, turned out so nicely! What a creative (and clever!) touch, exchanging the bottom drawer with a basket. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT job Londen. I would say, practice has made perfect. It is absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Good eye from your husband to nab it for you.
ReplyDeleteLonden, It looks amazing! If I lived closer I would take it off your hands!!! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Tammy
It turned out so nice. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and I would be ecstatic if I found this on Craigslist :)
ReplyDeleteThis dresser redo turned out beautifully and I can't believe someone was throwing this out! Whoever gets this on Craigslist will be happy for sure! Pam @ Sallgoodin
ReplyDeleteI love it! You are so creative to think about putting a basket in it. I can not believe that someone was going to throw that away. What a great find by your hubby...you guys must be a good team!
ReplyDeleteMy sister from paintingtheroseswhite.com and I recently purchased very similar ones from a second hand shop. We will post our transformations soon.
P.S. Thanks for commenting on my blog.
Jessica
It's shabbylicious!!!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHow could you not keep this lovely for yourself? The basket is a perfect addition. I do believe you have become a master painter! You should consider placing it in a consignment shop and get a good price for it. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOkay...he wins good husband of the month award. Mine would have turned around and pretended not to see it! It turned out BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I wish I lived closer i'd be over to buy it in a heartbeat. Great Job you did. Love the basket...that was a good idea.
ReplyDeleteAmy
That is gorgeous! I keep hoping to run across something similar for my kitchen. I want one so I can store linens in the drawers and the kids art supplies (since they always end up in the kitchen) in the basket.
ReplyDeleteit looks adorable! i love the basket in it, too! i would buy it. so glad your husband saved it from the landfill!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! A great experiment of sorts, and now you can cash in on it too? Of course I love the basket in place of the drawer too... Great curb find!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the sweet encouragement, it means a lot!
ReplyDeleteLonden
Great job! I could use it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteit's amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I'm always amazed at what a different paint can make. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSharlotte
Seriously so cute!
ReplyDeleteNice work, girl! :)
~Shelley
houseofsmiths.blogspot.com
Perfect, it turned out wonderful. Love the basket at the bottom! Cool idea.
ReplyDeleteHow could someone have been throwing out such a nice bureau? Oh, wait...if people didn't throw out great stuff, what would the dumpster divers do?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great husband to bring that home and you did a super job. I would be happy to give that piece a home...if I had the room.
That is so cute. I can't believe what some people throw away. It looks like you've got your spraying technique down. Want to come over and play with my HVLP and help me out???
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS I am not even lying when I say that this may be my favorite furniture transformation I've seen to date! My sister even called to tell me about it! I Think it looks even better with the basket and no drawer!
ReplyDeleteps-thanks for stopping by my blog :)
This turned out just fabulous. I would love it in my room! The basket is just perfect. I
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic and what a great idea with the basket!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. I guess you've mastered the spray gun. I called a furniture painter to see how much it would cost to have my son's dresser done and he quoted me $800! Thanks, but no thanks. Maybe he wasn't really interested in helping me, lol. What happened to that awesome settee you found??? Love that. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's really cute! It would be a great piece for a guest bedroom.
ReplyDeleteRLG, wow $800.00!! That is crazy! My settee is sitting up in the rafters of the garage waiting to be reupholstered. One quote I got was for $700.00 before my fabric cost. Sadly, there are other projects in line before that gets done.
ReplyDeletebrilliant! you will sell this before you know it!
ReplyDeleteif i wasn't so lazy i would snatch it up in a
heartbeat. :)
what a sweet husband to know just what you
wanted.
blessings,
lea
I love it, clever idea for the drawer!
ReplyDeleteLonden, this is gorgeous! You are a pro with the sprayer! What a transforamtion from the dark wood. I love all the detail to the dresser and the basket adds just the right touch. I would buy this in a heart beat! What a treasure your husband brought home, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is most impressive. Reminds me of something on the blog "Life in the Fun Lane." You know she has a whole business doing that stuff, right?
ReplyDeleteIt would be an adorable piece in a nursery.
I love how you refurbished this chest. The basket in the bottom is genious to replace the missing drawer.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the basket.
ReplyDeleteThe dresser looks fabulous!! You're going to sell this baby in a heartbeat... wouldn't it be hilarious if the person who dumped the dresser wanted it back?!! : )
ReplyDeleteIt is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a fantastic job! I love the basket and the distressed look..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love it even more without that bottom drawer!
ReplyDeleteWow looks great! You can certainly sell this on Craig's List!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is GORGEOUS! I love, love, love the basket in the bottom drawer. You can't even tell that is the same dresser!
ReplyDeleteHey, I found you over at the Shabby Nest's "Frugal Friday." I link up to that party pretty often too. So glad I found you. Happy new follower here : )
Lots of love,
Laura
I’m hosting a linky party today - just for thrifty finds!! Come link up!
ReplyDeleteSam
Mom.Undecided. -
http://momundecided.blogspot.com/
You never stop amazing me!!! WOW! What a transformation!! Would love to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteHeather
I love it! Awesome job--it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteoh my, its gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove that dresser and you did an amazing job transforming it! Good for you that you are going to try and sell it! I love creativity turned business. Hope you go for it! Glad you stopped by and I am trying to get back into the swing of things...checking in! Honestly haven't been blogging and especially after what happened to Marija I haven't really been up for it. So sad....Have a wonderful day and good luck!
ReplyDeletejamilyn
It looks fantastic! How brilliant to stage it with the basket.
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Lenore
Great job, I love the white!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Wish I lived close by and I'd be buying it!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Wow!
ReplyDeleteI super love this dresser!
Wonderful Job!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia
WOW, I love the dresser and the basket is perfect. I wish I had a daughter as creative as you!!! OH WAIT, I DO!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mere
Ooh la la I love it!! Bravo, looks like you have your technique down.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday.
T
Great makeover on this piece...hop over and show her off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...hope to see you there:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
FREE!! Get out! That's so stunning! It looks very much like the dresser I did for my daughter's room! I'm sure someone will snatch it up on CL. I know I would!
ReplyDeleteSeriously why couldn't I live closer...this is such a beautiful dresser which I am in the look out for, glad I found your through Life in the fun lane...great job!
ReplyDeleteperfection!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great...what a transformation!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this dresser (obviously not the only one)! It looks great with the basket! Why wouldn't you want to keep it for yourself???? I wish you lived closer, so I could buy it off of you (lol). ;o)
ReplyDeleteHave a geat week!
~ Jo
The dresser is very cute. The basket idea was genius! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you came to my PARTY...hope you are having a FUN time!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Geez, heck of a 'practice run'!! It looks fabulous! I just love that fresh white.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI love it! And the basket is perfect! ... First time on your blog. Looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks great. The basket fits perfectly in there. Such great details on it too. Did you ever sell it?
ReplyDeleteAnita, I did sell it! I'm really excited to get a few more pieces done.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate all the wonderful feedback!
Londen
xo
Just fabulous! Love the basket you popped in there ~ great idea!
ReplyDeleteNice job! La
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!! You did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation. The detail really shows up with the white paint. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Awesome, Awesome. I love the carved details and the original hardware. The missing drawer with the basket gives it an extra wink of character! Love it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice love the basket.
ReplyDeleteCongratualations on being the #1 pick at CSI! Your dresser is AWESOME! I don't know that I would have seen such beauty in the initial piece! It turned out lovely!
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SOOOOO pretty! I would have never thought to add the basket, but it looks like it was supposed to go with it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning this week's CSI Challenge. That dresser is too good for C.L. I think you should put it on eBay and watch the bidding war ;-).
ReplyDeleteBrittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
WOW, I wouldn't have thought to place a cute basket where the missing drawer would have gone!! Your husband has a great eye!!
ReplyDeleteUmmmm...that is totally fantastic! So nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteLonden, this turned out fabulous! Craigs List? You're not in NJ are you?
ReplyDeleteYour Friend,
Deborah
This is fabulous! I absolutely love it! Did you use spray paint cans or a sprayer? The basket was a great idea, I have done that in my bedroom too!
ReplyDeletevery well done, this project should be copied by all of us, what a great addition to any home, Luv it!
ReplyDeleteCHARMING! I love it.
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
That is really gorgeous, and I love the basket in it!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Margaret, I used a paint sprayer for this. Thank you!
ReplyDeletei am stunned that someone would throw this away!!! it's beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeletecindy
londen, you know i love this one! and apparently so does the rest of blogland- holy comments, batman! thanks so much for joining my first party!
ReplyDeleteI seriously want this in my house! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! That looks awesome! Were you able to sell it on Craigslist? :)
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