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Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

July 28, 2014 By Meegan 14 Comments

Happy Monday!  I am ready for the start of a new week, aren’t you?  Life is slowing down for us just a little after our family reunion.  It always is sad to say good-bye to all the kids and grand kiddos, but, the experience of spending quality time with them is irreplaceable.

I have been busy once again working around our home.  I bought a dresser in May and was finally able to work on it recently.  And, now I am pleased to share my Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

I started out with this lovely…

Hmm…I was hoping for a solid wood dresser and ended up with a laminate and press-wood finish. Not exactly what I was hoping for. And I had been searching something with a little more personality.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

I have looked and looked for a dresser for our bedroom closet for months. Yes, I said to put in our closet.  At the time we had a Cal King bed, which took up much of our bedroom space.  Since buying a new queen size bed, I chose to leave the dresser IN the bedroom.

I decided to make the best of what I had for a terrific transformation, AND give it some personality of my own.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

I made chalky paint using this recipe.  It’s easy to make and always works well for me.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

The gray is called Antique Gray from Ace Hardware.  The green is Summer Sonnet.  I also used both of these colors when painting our bedroom.  So it seemed logical to paint my thrifted dresser the same colors.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

Don’t you love the details on each corner?  I thought about taking them off and adding new nails, but I like the old, worn look.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

The drawer handles look amazing after I scrubbed and cleaned them up.  They look shiny and new now.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

 I am loving the silver detail in-between the drawers. Amazing what a little cleaning can do.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

My Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint looks perfect along side my new quilt, too.

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

My next step for this dresser COULD be adding a stencil. Maybe, just maybe.  It has to be the RIGHT stencil. And I haven’t found it just yet.  I figure if it took me months to find a dresser, it might take me months to find a stencil (huge smile and a wink).

Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint

If you are out and about looking for THE right piece of furniture and you can’t seem to find it, remember you, TOO can transform it like I did with my Thrifted Dresser Makeover Using Homemade Chalky Paint.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I love having you here.  It makes my day!

Make it a marvelous Monday!

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Comments

  1. joel says

    July 28, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    That turned out AMAZING! I wouldn’t have thought it.
    Great job!

    Reply
  2. Crystelle says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I am so glad you were able to make something so lovely from something you thrifted! I hope you enjoy it for years and years to come!! :)
    xox, Crystelle
    crystelle boutique

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:53 PM

      You are so sweet Crystelle. Thanks for your kind words.
      xoxo

      Reply
  3. Kristi says

    July 30, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    What an AHHHHMAZING transformation!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the color and all of that beautiful silver detailing!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:15 AM

      PS. Will be sharing with my faves from the week this Friday morning at making it in the mountains :)

      Reply
      • Meegan says

        July 31, 2014 at 1:46 PM

        Oh wow! I am SO excited Kristi! I LOVE your blog and all that you do. I am honored…

        Reply
    • Meegan says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks so much cute girl! Love love love your style, too.

      Reply
  4. sarah @ {Home-ology} modern vintage says

    July 30, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Love this piece to death! What a difference a fresh coat of paint made. And that hardware is to die for. Great job!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:50 PM

      Thanks very much Sarah! I know-LOVE the hardware, too. Thanks for coming by for a visit. xoxo

      Reply
  5. Katherines Corner says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Its lovely. The color is perfect! Hugs. P.S. I invite you to share your post at my blog hop ( link up tonight through Sat)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:47 PM

      Thanks so much Katherine! I am excited about your invitation. Loves!

      Reply
  6. kristin says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Oh wow! The dresser is gorgeous and I love the color you used!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  7. Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says

    August 5, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    What a fab transformation Meegan! I love the corner pieces… they add so much! Beautiful job.

    Reply

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